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Nov 18, 2022 • 51min
"Rather Remarkable." The Reporters' Roundtable November 18
Pelosi Steps Down. Can McCarthy Step Up? Georgia Runoff. Trump Announces to Weak Response. Senate Set to Back Same Sex Marriage. Twitter Meltdown. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington editor at NBC News Digital, Sudeep Reddy, Senior managing editor at Politico and Philip Bump, National columnist at the Washington Post and author of the How to Read This Chart Newsletter. Today Bill highlights the great work of his wife Carol and her wonderful scarves. Carol is a talented weaver working with chenille and bamboo. If you are looking for a unique holiday gift, head on over to CarolPressScarves.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2022 • 38min
"Shock" Midterms and What's Next with Paul Begala
Paul Begala is one of the most respected Democratic Strategists and Election Analysts in the country. Begala was a chief strategist for the 1992 Clinton–Gore campaign. As counselor to the President in the Clinton White House, he coordinated policy, politics, and communications. He is now a commentator CNN and author of You're Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump. He and Bill are longtime friends and colleagues so there breakdown of the Midterms and what lies a ahead should be pretty damn interesting. Today, Bill features the campaign of Senator Raphael Warnock and his run-off election to keep the obviously unqualified Herschel Walker out of the Senate. Please help all you can by going to WarnockForGeorgia.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 11, 2022 • 51min
"It All Boils Down to Trump." The Reporters' Roundtable Nov 11
What happened to the Red Wave? What saved the Democrats? What sank the Republicans? (Spoiler alert: Trump) Who will win Senate Races in Nevada, Arizona and Georgia? How bad is it going to get for Kevin McCarthy if Republicans flip the House? With Jessica Taylor, Senate & Governors Editor, Cook Political Report, David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY and Alex Seitz-Wald, Senior Digital Politics Reporter for NBC News. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by the Laborers' 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.

Nov 9, 2022 • 18min
Bill's 5 Take-aways from the Election Results (so far).
It was not the night the GOP expected. It was not the night the pollsters and media expected. It was the night Bill expected. In this special episode of the Pod, Bill breaks down the key races and gives his five take-aways from the 2022 Midterms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 8, 2022 • 5min
Election Day Message from Bill Press
No in depth interview this week. Just a quick reminder to vote, how to call for help (866-OurVote) and a few words about Elon Musk and his Twitter debacle. But TOMORROW, Bill will break down the results of the midterms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 4, 2022 • 53min
"Just Astonishing." The Reporters' Roundtable Nov 4
Paul Pelosi Attacked. Right-wing Lies About It. Which Midterm Issues Count. Key Senate Races Close. With Chris Cadelago, White House correspondent for Politico, Matt Gertz, Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America and Abby Livingston, writer for the Almanac of American Politics. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 2022 • 40min
One Cop's Battle for America's Soul with Michael Fanone.
Before January 6th 2021, Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone was a self-described redneck who had voted for Donald Trump. On January 6th, he was dragged down the Capitol steps, beaten with a Blue Lives Matter flag, tased and tear-gassed. Rioters had threatened to shoot him, but he pleaded for his life telling them he had children. That day changed his life forever. Now retired from the DC Police, , Fanone has written Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul with John Shiffman. He is also speaking out against political violence and those who foment it. You purchase the book here.Today Bill draws our attention to the crucial Senate race in Wisconsin to send Ron Johnson home. One of the absolute worst people in Congress. You can help the Democratic candidate, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. He is a rising young progressive star. You can help by going to MandelaBarnes.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 28, 2022 • 43min
"A bit overheated." The Reporter's Roundtable Oct 28
Elon Musk Rules Twitter. Oz/Fetterman Debate Fallout. More Herschel Walker Women. Early Voting High. Progressives’ Ukraine Fail. Obama and Trump on the Trail. Trump vs. DeSantis. Hot Midterm Issues. With Alan Smith, Political Reporter for NBC News, Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ Roll Call and Leah Askarinam, Senior Editor at Grid News.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. More information at Teamster.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 25, 2022 • 49min
The Big Truth vs. The Big Lie with Major Garrett
The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of “The Big Lie,”is the new book by Major Garret, chief Washington correspondent for CBS News. His co-author is David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the nonpartisan, non-profit Center for Election Innovation & Research, working with election officials of both parties, all around the country, to ensure accessible, secure elections for all eligible voters. Their new book outlines the threat to American democracy by election deniers. And explain why 70% of the country thinks Democracy is on the line in this year’s midterms. You can buy the book here. Today Bill highlights the election for senate in Georgia between Herschel Walker and Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock. It’s close and Warnock could use your help. You can join the fight to save Democracy at WarnockForGeorgia.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 21, 2022 • 40min
"A Heavy Dose of Humility is Needed." The Reporters' Roundtable October 21
Truss Falls in UK. Trump’s Legal Peril Increases. Trump’s Power Fading? Election Deniers on the Ballot. Midterm’s Hot Issues. Where are Biden and the Obamas on the Trail? With Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief of the National Journal, Melanie Mason, National Political Correspondent at The Los Angeles Times and Emily Goodin, U.S. Political Reporter for The Daily Mail.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


