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Dec 21, 2021 • 29min
Trump's Next Coup has Already Begun.
Trump's Next Coup has Already Begun is the title of an article in The Atlantic magazine by the highly respected journalist, Barton Gellman. It reports on the frightening fact that Trump and almost the entire GOP establishment are systematically preparing to overthrow the results of the 2024 presidential election. 2020 and January 6th and The Big Lie were just a rehearsal. You can read it here. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. On the front lines. AGAIN. More information at UFCW.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 17, 2021 • 48min
"Tested in this Moment"-The Reporters' Roundtable Dec 17
Meadows’ Texts. Fox Hypocrisy. Devastating Tornadoes. Build Back Better Stalled. Harris Criticism. Brain Williams on Fire. With Melanie Mason, National Political Correspondent for The Los Angeles Times, Jason Dick, Deputy Editor CQ Roll Call, Political Theater podcast host and S.V. Dáte, White House Correspondent at HuffPost.Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. More information at Teamster.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 14, 2021 • 39min
Trump's "Betrayal" of America with ABC's Jonathan Karl.
Bill says Jonathan Karl’s new book Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show, is the best book on the final year of the Trump Presidency. Karl was the Chief White House correspondent for ABC News through the end of the Trump administration. He is now the ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent. You can purchase the book here. For a great holiday gift for someone you love, may I respectfully suggest a one-of-a-kind Carol Press Scarf. Hand-woven in Rayon Chenille or Bamboo, they are works of art you wear around your neck! You can see dozens of designs and pick one up at CarolPressScarves.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 10, 2021 • 44min
"The Good Old Days Are Gone." The Reporters' Roundtable-Dec 10
Bob Dole's Life. Christmas Card Guns. GOP Hardliners Threaten. January 6th Committee Moving Faster. Biden/Putin Summit. Inflation/Biden Boom. Press Treatment of Biden/Harris. With Philip Bump, National correspondent for The Washington Post and author of the Newsletter: "How to Read This Chart,” John Bennett, Editor-at-Large, CQ Roll Call and Lauren Burke, Host Burkefile podcast and writer at Black Press. For a great holiday gift for someone you love, may I respectfully suggest a one-of-a-kind Carol Press Scarf. Hand-woven in Rayon Chenille or Bamboo, they are works of art you wear around your neck! You can see dozens of designs and pick one up at CarolPressScarves.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 7, 2021 • 32min
America Under Attack. From Inside.
This latest attack on America is a nonviolent coup. It's taking place across the country. It's led by Donald Trump himself. It's being carried out by his loyal followers. How can Democrats fight back? Today's guest has been tracking this ongoing coup and warning Democrats: They have to take it seriously and combat it aggressively. Brian Beutler is Editor-in-chief of Crooked Media, a company formed by Obama alumni and home of the great podcast, Pod Save America. You can follow Brian on Twitter @BrianBeutler and get his newsletter here. For a great holiday gift for someone you love, may I respectfully suggest a one-of-a-kind Carol Press Scarf. Hand-woven in Rayon Chenille or Bamboo, they are works of art you wear around your neck! You can see dozens of designs and pick one up at CarolPressScarves.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 3, 2021 • 41min
"Who Blinked?" The Reporters' Roundtable- Dec 3
The Government is Funded. Supreme Court Likely to Overturn Roe v. Wade. With Big Political Fall-out. Covid Fatigue. Trump’s Positive Covid Test. GOP In-fighting. With Jennifer Haberkorn, Congressional Reporter for The Los Angeles Times, Jeff Dufour, Editor in chief at National Journal and Scott Wong Senior Staff Writer for The Hill covering House Leadership. 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 30, 2021 • 32min
Good Economy? Bad Economy?
What the hell is going on with the economy? 5.6 million new jobs and the stock market up 40% since Biden’s election. Yet a recent Washington Post survey found 70% of Americans have a negative attitude towards the economy. So Bill talked to Keith Mestrich. After 25 years in the labor movement Keith became the CEO of the largest values-based bank in the United States. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters. America's most diverse union, representing workers from A to Z. From Airline Pilots to Zookeepers. More information at Teamster.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 24, 2021 • 51min
"Absolutely Stunning." The Reporters' Roundtable- Early Thanksgiving Edition
Jan 6 Burner Phones and Subpoenas. Kyle Rittenhouse a Hero? Fate of Paid Family Leave. Fed Chair Stays On. Gas Prices and Covid Hurt Biden. Trump’s New Lies. With Maya King, covering national politics for Politico, Alayna Treene, Congressional Reporter at Axios and Hunter Walker, Reporter TheUprising.info, Contributing Writer at Rolling StoneToday's Bill Press Pod is supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.org .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 23, 2021 • 31min
When Parties Collide: The Gosar Censure
For the first time in eleven years the House of Representatives gathered to censure one of its members. And it did so after Arizona GOP Congressman Paul Gosar posted a video - in the style of a Japanese anime cartoon - which portrayed him beheading Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attacking President Biden with a pair of swords. We are bringing you the highlights today because nothing better illustrates the difference between the two major political parties today. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 19, 2021 • 39min
"Just No Trust." The Reporters' Roundtable- Nov 19
Kevin McCarthy Marathon Speech. Will Build Back Better Survive in the Senate? Bipartisan Infrastructure Signed. Political Effect of Both Bills. Toxic House of Representatives. Gosar Censured. Bannon Indicted. Harris Under Fire. With David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY and Eliza Collins, Politics Reporter on the Hill for The Wall Street Journal.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. More information at Teamster.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.