The Bill Press Pod

Adam Kinzinger is a Lt. Colonel in the Air National Guard a former Illinois Republican Congressman and January 6th Committee stalwart. He sacrificed his seat in Congress to do the right thing by holding Donald Trump accountable. He is a Senior CNN Political Commentator and he founded Country First, a non-partisan organization seeking understanding, collaboration, and common ground. Kinzinger and Bill discuss recent court decisions against Donald Trump, the impact of these decisions on the political landscape, the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and the future of democracy in the United States. Kinzinger expresses his belief that Trump will be held accountable for his actions and that democracy is at stake in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. He also discusses his own potential future in politics and the need for a different kind of leadership in the country. He is the author of the excellent book, Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country Hardcover. You can buy it here.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the American Federation of Government Employees. The largest union of government workers. More information at AFGE.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump on Trial Next Month. Fani Willis Defiant. Dems Flip Santos Seat. Dems on Offense on Border. GOP House Fails. Biden Slams Trump on NATO. Impeachment Witness Arrested. Lara Trump to RNC. Putin Murders Navalny.  With Sabrina Siddiqui, White House Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Gabe Debenedetti, National correspondent for New York Magazine and Kate Riga, covering Congress and the courts at Talking Points Memo & co-hosting the Josh Marshall Podcast. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by THE SMART Union. More information at SMART-Union.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jared Moskowitz of Florida is a rising star among young Democratic congressmen. He has a long history in Democratic politics and government, including stints as an intern for then vice president Al Gore, assistant on Joe Lieberman’s presidential campaign in 2004 and as a delegate pledged to Barack Obama in 2008. More recently he was an elected City Commissioner and a State Representative in his home state of Florida. Here's a fun fact: he was Ron DeSantis’s Director of Emergency Management. But today he is best known for keeping House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer in his place. In the pod, Moskowitz criticizes former President Donald Trump's comments about Russia and NATO, expressing concern about the potential consequences of Trump's foreign policy decisions. Moskowitz also expresses support for continued American aid to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of defending democracy and stability in the world order. He criticizes the chaotic nature of the current Congress and the lack of progress in addressing important issues. Moskowitz also discusses the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas and the hypocrisy surrounding the issue. The conversation also touches on the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Moskowitz expressing support for Israel and calling for a resolution that protects innocent Palestinians while eliminating the threat of Hamas. The interview concludes with a explanation of Moskowitz's previous work with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his decision to run for the House of Representatives.Today Bill highlights the work of Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen, now providing food to people trapped in Gaza. Please join Bill in helping their efforts by going to WCK.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biden’s Bad Day. Judging Merrick Garland. No Immunity for Trump. GOP House Debacle. Trump Kills Border Deal. Haley Persists. With Igor Bobic, Senior politics reporter at HuffPost, John Bennett, Editor-at-Large - CQ Roll Call and writer of the CQ Afternoon Briefing and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter for a new non-profit online news service, NOTUS.orgToday’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters. More information at Teamster.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Stelter is one of the top reporters on the media beat. After covering media for The New York Times, he had a long career at CNN on the same beat as host of the weekly show, Reliable Services. He is now a Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair and hosts their weekly podcast, Inside the Hive. He is the author of the recent book, Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy. You can buy a copy here. In this episode, Bill and Brian discuss the state of journalism today, including the rise of fake news, the decline of local newspapers, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the industry. Stelter also talks about the role of Fox News and its influence on the Republican Party. He notes that while Fox News faces challenges from competitors like Newsmax, it remains the dominant force in conservative media. Stelter also discusses the potential legal challenges facing Fox News, including lawsuits from Smartmatic and Fox shareholders. Overall, he suggests journalism is facing significant challenges, but there are still opportunities for new and innovative media outlets to emerge.Today, Bill highlights the work of the independent non-profit journalism organization, Pro Publica. In just the last few years they have uncovered the shady dealings of Justice Clarence Thomas, exposed the shadowy accountants that do Trump’s taxes, how corrupt Texas Attorney General gutted his Medicaid Fraud unit. And many more. Check out more of their excellent work at ProPublica.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MAGA vs Taylor Swift. GOP Border Flip-Flop. Impeachment Theater. “Feelings” vs The Economy. Nikki Persists. DJT’s Conviction Peril. News Business Shrinks. With Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief, National Journal, Linda Feldman,  Washington bureau chief, White House/politics correspondent at Christian Science Monitor. Host of the Monitor Breakfast and Arthur Delaney, Political Reporter at HuffPost.Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry Dunn is a former U.S. Capitol Police officer who risked his life to save our democracy by repelling the rioters on January 6th. He was one of three Capitol Police officers who gave riveting testimony to the January 6th Committee. Those events have led him to resign from the Capitol Police force and to run for Congress from Maryland. He describes his role in providing security for protests at the Capitol and how the events of January 6th were unexpected. He talks about the physical assaults and racist slurs he and his colleagues faced during the attack. He also discusses the influence of Donald Trump and the need for truth and decency in politics. He emphasizes the importance of standing up for the country and the potential consequences if action is not taken. He mentions his policy priorities, such as healthcare, gun reform, mental health funding, infrastructure, and addressing rising crime. He acknowledges the polarization in the country and the audience that exists for Donald Trump. He expresses concern about Trump's statements and actions, including his desire to be a dictator. You can learn more about Harry and his campaign at HarryDunnForCongress.com.Today Bill directs listeners to ActBlue.com to donate to Harry’s campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NH Primary Over. SC Primary Next. But It’s Over. Economy Growing. UAW For Biden. CA Senate Debate. GA Prosecutor Scandal. Trump vs Border Deal. With Phillip Bump, National Columnist for The Washington Post, author of the How To Read This Chart newsletter and author of the book, The Aftermath, Maya King, Politics Reporter covering the South for The New York Times and Melanie Mason, Senior Political Writer for Politico. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborer's International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill discusses the global challenges facing the United States with the Bill Press Pod Foreign Affairs expert Joe Cirincione. He is the former head of the Ploughshares Fund, and advisor to the U.S. State Department and a member of The Council on Foreign Relations. They discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Cirincione highlighting the political motivations of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the need for a ceasefire. They also touch on the situation in Ukraine, where Cirincione emphasizes the importance of continued US assistance to prevent a victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Additionally, they discuss the tensions between North and South Korea, the new government in Taiwan, and the potential impact of the 2024 US presidential election on global peace and security. Cirincione warns that a second term for former President Donald Trump would be disastrous for international relations. Amen to that. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DJT: “Total Immunity!” Trump’s Court Antics. GOP Primary: Over? DJT Conviction Matter? Haley “Attacks” Trump. No Shutdown, For Now. DJT vs Border Deal. DJT: Cognitive Decline. Trump VP Pick. With Lynn Sweet, Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY and Jason Dick, Editor in Chief CQ Roll Call, Host of the Political Theater podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.