Ron Klain, former White House Chief of Staff and Biden's right-hand man for 40 years, discusses the strategic implications of President Biden's unexpected decision not to run for a second term. He reflects on the influence of wealthy donors and how this decision could be seen as a coup by Republicans. The chat dives into Vice President Kamala Harris's potential candidacy against Donald Trump and the critical issues she needs to tackle, including economic equality and women’s rights, as the Democratic Party navigates its future amidst significant political shifts.

Kara Swisher discusses Kamala Harris's record-breaking fundraising, revealing ties to tech giants and Hollywood influencers. Campaign finance reporters analyze the impact of celebrity endorsements and compare Harris's haul to Trump's pledges. Will a complaint from Trump's campaign affect Harris's access to remaining funds? Dive into the money behind the blue flood and the dynamics of political campaigns.

Audie Cornish, Franklin Foer, Ashley Parker, and Alex Thompson join Kara to discuss President Biden's exit from the race, Kamala Harris's potential run, wealthy donors' influence, and Democratic party prospects without Biden. They explore the challenges in political campaigns, age factor in politics, and the significance of female presidential candidates.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend discuss entrepreneurship, brand building, and balancing family dynamics in their businesses. They also touch on navigating activism and politics in their ventures, upcoming product launches in the food industry, AI in music, and the impact of NDAs in society.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discusses social media's impact on mental health, gun violence as a public health crisis, loneliness, and erosion of trust in the public health system. They address the need for tech regulation, firearm-related risk reduction strategies, and rebuilding trust in institutions post-COVID.

Rachel Maddow and Kara Swisher discuss America's authoritarian history and its relevance today. They delve into Biden's dilemma, far-right extremism in the 1930s-1950s, and the threats to democracy. Maddow explores the importance of understanding history in the current political climate and the impact of the conservative supermajority on Trump's desires. The conversation also touches on the Great Sedition Trial of 1944, American Holocaust denial, and the vulnerability of democracy to authoritarian impulses.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discusses her leadership style, potential presidential run, and the challenges facing the Democratic party. She shares anecdotes from her memoir, True Gretch, and talks about the foiled kidnapping plot against her. The conversation includes topics like Biden's policies, black voter support, and the shift to electric vehicles in Michigan.

Former US Ambassador to NATO, Julianne Smith, discusses NATO's relevance at 75, exploring topics such as Ukraine's prospective membership, alliances in Asia and Africa, cybersecurity, climate security, and AI. They also touch on the impact of Russia's aggression, China's involvement, and challenges posed by populism and nationalism.

Historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses threats to American democracy, evolution of the Republican Party, Biden's transformative actions, historical symbols in politics, and monetizing historical passion and platform ethics. The podcast explores Biden's presidency, Trump's popularity, political turmoil, democracy in America, and the impact of NDAs in various spheres.

Getty Images CEO Craig Peters discusses the impact of AI on the media industry, the importance of protecting visual truth, and the challenges of deep fakes in the 2024 election.