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Apr 27, 2021 • 37min

Infrastructure: The View from the White House

This is the next big thing for Biden and the Democrats. Bill talks to a White House insider who takes on the GOP criticism of the plan and makes the strong case for passage. That insider is Jared Bernstein, a long-serving top economic advisor to Joe Biden. First, as Chief Economist & Economic Adviser to Vice President Biden and now a Member of The Council of Economic Advisors for President Biden. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Truck drivers of course, but also airline pilots, healthcare workers, zoo keepers and much 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.
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Apr 22, 2021 • 35min

"Small, Small Amount of Hope." -The Reporters' Roundtable- April 22

Chauvin Guilty. Police Reform Coming? Carbon Footprint tied to Infrastructure Bill. John Boehner Gets Salty. With Nikki Schwab, Senior U.S. Political Reporter for the Daily Mail, Jeff Dufour, Editor in Chief at National Journal and Eliza Collins, Politics Reporter for The Wall Street Journal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apr 20, 2021 • 34min

Infrastructure: The View from Congress

Congressman John Yarmuth (D) KY is chair of the all important House Budget Committee. A very Blue representative from a very Red state, he talks with Bill about the chances for Biden's expansive infrastructure bill. Will the D's stick together? Will R's in Congress get on board? Why we need it all. Plus he has some very strong words for fellow Kentuckian, Mitch McConnell. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Manning the grocery stores, pharmacies and meat processing plants, they got us through the worst of the pandemic. 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.
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Apr 16, 2021 • 50min

"Big Government is Back."-The Reporters' Roundtable-April 16

Guns. Putin. Afghanistan. Trump Fading? 2024. Boehner/Cruz. With Chris Lu, Former Obama WH Cabinet Secretary, Pema Levy, Reporter, Mother Jones and Hunter Walker, Reporter, HunterWalker.substack.comToday's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers' International Union of North America with embers working in diverse fields, from infrastructure to healthcare. 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.
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Apr 13, 2021 • 45min

How Biden Barely Won the Presidency.

This first book may very well be the best book on the 2020 campaign. Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won The Presidency by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes. Authors of the definitive best-selling book on the 2016 campaign, Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign, Amy and Jon share the inside story of just how close it was to another Trump victory.Todays' Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. 1.7 million members on the frontlines of keeping our children educated during the pandemic and beyond. 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.
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Apr 9, 2021 • 41min

"Protecting Democracy"-The Reporters' Roundtable-April 9

Infrastructure gets real. Joe Manchin blocking Dems. GOP leans into cultural issues. The Trump factor in 2022. Blue Wall crumbling? With guest host Sudeep Reddy, Managing Editor at Politico, Leah Askarinam Editor of National Journal’s Hotline and Maya King Political Reporter at Politico.Today we are once again asking you to help save our democracy by supporting FairFight.com, the organization created by Stacey Abrams. Only by long-term and continuous voter engagement can we overcome the anti-democratic actions of GOP controlled state governments. Volunteer or donate, but please get involved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apr 6, 2021 • 31min

What's Really Going On at the Border. With Julian Castro

There are problems at the Southern Border. Many people, including thousands of unaccompanied minors are overwhelming Border Patrol facilities. But is it unique to the Biden Administration? Did Trump set him up? What should be done today? What should be done, what can be done, in the future?Julian Castro was the Mayor of San Antonio Texas, and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Obama Administration. He ran for President in 2020. He currently hosts the podcast, Our America with Julian Castro.Today we are once again asking you to help save our democracy by supporting FairFight.com, the organization created by Stacey Abrams. Only by long-term and continuous voter engagement can we overcome the anti-democratic actions of GOP controlled state governments. Volunteer or donate, but please get involved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apr 1, 2021 • 43min

"Infrastructure Week"! The Reporters' Roundtable-April 1

Infrastructure. Govs vs. CDC. Border. Matt Gaetz/Tucker Carlson. Chauvin Trial. With Jennifer Haberkorn, Congressional Reporter for The LA Times, Matt Gertz, Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America and Alex Seitz-Wald, Senior Digital Politics Reporter for NBC News. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, on the frontlines in our grocery stores, meat packing plants and many more retail locations. 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.
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Mar 30, 2021 • 52min

Impeachment Hero-Rep. Jamie Raskin

Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joined Bill at the Hill Center DC recently to talk about his role as the Lead House Manager in the Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump. He shares his views of the GOP senators he was trying to sway. From Mitch McConnell's' tears to Rand Paul refusing to even look at the video of the insurrection. He also comments on voting rights, gun safety, infrastructure and the personal tragedy of the suicide death of his adult son, Tommy Raskin.Today we are once again asking you to help save our democracy by supporting FairFight.com, the organization created by Stacy Abrams. Only by long-term and continuous voter engagement can we overcome the anti-democratic actions of GOP controlled state governments. Volunteer or donate, but please get involved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 26, 2021 • 43min

"Leapt Right Over the Low Expectations" -The Reporters' Roundtable-Mar 26

Biden. Border. Voting Rights. Gun Safety. DC Statehood. With Sudeep Reddy, Managing Editor at Politico, Ginger Gibson, Deputy Washington Editor at NBC News Digital and Scott Wong, Senior Staff Writer at The Hill. 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.

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