The Bill Press Pod

Randi Weingarten is President of The American Federation of Teachers, one of two teachers’ unions in the U. S.  She previews what SHOULD happen this fall as schools restart. She worries about what WILL happen if Trump continues his lies about Covid 19. She also reveals the results of a new poll of teachers on the effectiveness of remote learning. Spoiler alert: Not good. The American Federation of Teachers is a long-time sponsor of both The Bill Press Show and The Bill Press Pod. We thank them for their support and for the hard work of their members every day. But especially during the pandemic. 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.

Trump losing. Covid gaining. Trump "hoaxes" the Russian bounty story. Veepstakes heating up. With Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter at The Wall Street Journal and Political analyst for CNN, Igor Bobic Politics Reporter at HuffPost, and Leah Askarinam, Editor of National Journal Hotline.Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by the hard-working teachers of 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.

David Frum is an Atlantic Senior Editor, a Bush 43 speech writer. And still a Republican. His new book, Trumpocalypse, (buy it here), is a searing take down of Trump and a plan for the USA and the world to recover from Trump. Including statehood for DC, a new voting rights act, killing the filibuster and requiring the release of tax returns for all presidential candidates. Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by the Ironworkers Union. The men and women who build our most iconic skyscrapers. More information at Ironworkers.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bolton Book. Biden Surges. Covid Rising. Black Lives Matter at the Polls. With Nikki Schwab, Senior U.S. Political Reporter, The Daily Mail, Sudeep Reddy, Managing Editor, Politico and Joseph Williams, Senior Editor at U.S. News & World Report.Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored 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.

David Ignatius is an award-winning (French Legion of Honor!) columnist for The Washington Post focusing on foreign affairs. Bill talks David about Trump, Michael Flynn, Russia and North Korea. He’s also the author of 11 spy novels. His latest, The Paladin, delves deep into the dangerous world of cybersecurity and technologically sophisticated misinformation campaigns. Including “deep fakes.” You can see it here on AmazonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bolton. DACA. LGBTQ+. Dem Leverage on Police Reform. Covid still dangerous. Today's pod guest-hosted by Chris Lu, fmr Obama Labor and WH official with Jennifer Haberkorn of The Los Angeles Times, Scott Wong, Senior Staff Writer for The Hill and Elliot Williams, CNN Legal Analyst who spent 8 years in the Obama Administration at DOJ and DHS.Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by The Ironworkers Union, whose members built the Golden Gate Bridge, Sears Tower and the St. Louis Arch. More information at Ironworkers.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

House Whip, Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina, talks about the need for comprehensive police reform but warns against counterproductive slogans like "Defund the Police." He details Trump's life-long racism culminating in the planned Tulsa rally. He reveals how his late wife and he urged Biden to run. Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union. On the front lines in our grocery stores, pharmacies and food processing plants. 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.

Police reform possible? Trump behind the curve. Covid not gone. Biden VP? Former Obama Labor Dept. and White House official Chris Lu subs for Bill (on vacation) with Jason Dick, Deputy Editor at CQ Roll Call, Matt Gertz, Senior Fellow, Media Matters and Alaina Beverly, Former Associate Director, White House Office of Urban Affairs.Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers. From preschool to college, they are adapting to online learning and keeping our kids learning. 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.

Bill Kristol is a longtime Conservative thinker, journalist, commentator and government official. He appears often on CNN and MSNBC. Now he is devoted to keeping Trump from getting another term. He details the plans and the fears of the Never-Trumpers. And what the GOP might be like after Trump is gone from the White House. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the International Association of Fire Fighters. Keeping us safe in these dangerous times. More information at IAFF.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump, under attack, bunkers down. Protests keep going and so does Covid-19. Is Biden a lock? With Hunter Walker, White House Correspondent for Yahoo News, Lauren Burke, Writer for Black Press USA and Niall Stanage, White House Columnist for The Hill.Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by the Laborers International Union of North America, building America's infrastructure. 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.