
The Josh Marshall Podcast
Talking Points Memo editor and publisher Josh Marshall provides insight into the big political stories of the day. Joined by TPM staffers and special guests, the Josh Marshall Podcast is your companion for making sense of the Trump era.
Latest episodes

Jun 25, 2025 • 1min
The Josh Marshall Podcast Takes A July Break
The Josh Marshall Podcast is taking the next few weeks off. We’ll be back later in the summer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 18, 2025 • 57min
'The One Night Stand of Wars'
Kate and Josh discuss the Supreme Court decision upholding a trans care ban, Trump's potential war and the shooting of Democratic Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 11, 2025 • 46min
Protest Politics
Kate and Josh discuss the L.A. protests and Trump's big boy birthday parade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 5min
Elon and the Big, Ugly Bill
Kate and Josh discuss Musk's big loser energy, Joni Ernst's generational gaffe and the unprecedented corruption of the Trump regime.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 28, 2025 • 1h 5min
The Never-ending Reckoning
The discussion dives into a major Supreme Court ruling that jeopardizes the independence of federal agencies. Elon Musk's retreat from the political sphere is analyzed, shedding light on his efforts to revamp Tesla's image amidst changing consumer perceptions. There's a critical look at media narratives surrounding Biden's age and health, uncovering how this influences public discourse. Additionally, the challenges in aerospace engineering are explored, particularly the hurdles faced in developing the largest rocket ever built.

May 22, 2025 • 1h 1min
Republicans Get Their BBB
Kate and Josh discuss House passage of the "big, beautiful bill" of health care cuts and analyze the big "what happened" report of the 2024 election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 16, 2025 • 51min
Live From Popetown
The Josh Marshall podcast live from Chicago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 7, 2025 • 1h 3min
Culture War Losses
Kate and Josh discuss the Trump administration's muteness on abortion (so far), their losses in recent Alien Enemies Act cases and the sweet, sweet downfall of eagle Ed Martin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 30, 2025 • 58min
100 Days Of Suffer
Kate and Josh check in on the polling, economy and judge arrests (!) after Trump's first few months in office.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 6min
J.D. Kills The Pope
Kate and Josh discuss Pete Hegseth and Signal-gate part two, the Supreme Court's extraordinary Alien Enemies Act order and the passing of Pope Francis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.