Politics + Media 101

After John returns from attending the World Cup in Qatar, he joins Justin to discuss the country and its role in global affairs. Labour issues, tournament controversies, and diplomatic strategy are among the topics of conversation.Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.

Justin hosts writer Parker Molloy for a conversation about the American news media. They discuss the state of cable news, print outlets, and digital distribution platforms. Should we listen to columnists and commentators for any reason at all? What is 'bothsidesism'?Read Parker here: https://www.readtpa.com/Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.

Andrew Lawrence (Twitter Account)  of Media Matters joins Justin to discuss Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, how the platform has changed, and whether or not it will survive. Please remember to rate and subscribe to the show! Check out our website here: pm101.live

Justin and John are joined by Chris Stirewalt, former Fox News political commentator and current editor at NewsNation and The Dispatch. Chris offers his election analysis, discusses media approaches to political discourse, and describes his experience testifying for the January 6th Committee.Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.

As Donald Trump announces a presidential campaign in the wake of insurrection and electoral defeat, Justin and John debate whether Trump can effectively stage a comeback. Justin believes that Trump's cultish support is strong enough to dominate a GOP primary, while John believes that exhaustion and institutional factors will limit his potential.Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.

Justin and John host Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. They discuss an isolated China beset by domestic challenges and a confronted by a rejuvenated Western alliance.Topics include the Chinese Communist Party Congress, zero-COVID policies, semiconductor bans, tension over Taiwan, The Belt and Road Initiative, and paths forward for the U.S.-China economic relationship.Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.

Justin and John discuss the 2022 election results, noting the success of Democratic candidates in key races. They address the struggle of many Republican candidates to connect with ordinary voters and the bleak political outlook for the MAGA movement.Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.

Justin and John are joined by Greg Bluestein of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Greg is a leading expert on politics in the state of Georgia, even serving as moderator for the governor debate. Just in time for election day, Greg breaks down that race between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp, along with the U.S. Senate race between Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock.Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.And please buy Greg’s book here: Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power

Justin and John are joined by Lis Smith, senior advisor to Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign. She offers her take on Tim Ryan, John Fetterman, Kathy Hochul, Andrew Yang, and more, discussing what Democrats are doing right and wrong.Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.Purchase Lis’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Any-Given-Tuesday-Political-Story/dp/0063084392

Justin and John discuss the controversy over a letter from the Congressional Progressive Caucus, which called for direct diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and Russia.Subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoyed the conversation.