The Josh Marshall Podcast

Professor Heather Cox Richardson, Professor of American history, discusses the state of American democracy and its historical roots. They explore Trump's rise to power, Republican Party's minority rule tactics, and the challenges faced by the Biden administration. They also touch on the disturbing dynamics of the Republican Party, the role of marginalized Americans in upholding democracy, and the importance of taking time to analyze information.

Presidential immunity, major Wisconsin maps ruling, hope heading into 2024, legal cases involving Donald Trump, defense strategies, tactics for drawing district maps, gerrymandering's impact on electoral politics, importance of speed in establishing regimes, case for optimism in 2024, Biden's strength as a candidate, importance of audience support

Discussion on the Colorado Supreme Court ruling against Trump's eligibility, the interpretation of the Constitution, immunity for insurrection, potential court outcomes, analysis of recent polls favoring Biden, voters' dissatisfaction with the economy, the impact of inflation, and the influence of despair on the political landscape.

Kate and TPM's Josh Kovensky talk with Serhiiy Plokhy, director of Harvard University’s Ukrainian Research Institute, about the Russia-Ukraine war at an inflection point as support for Ukraine fades within the Republican party's right flank and future aid is imperiled.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and Josh discuss some major abortion developments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate chats with TPM's Josh Marshall and Hunter Walker, along with journalist and lawyer Luppe Luppen, to discuss Walker and Luppen's upcoming book about the future of the Democratic party.Podcast Art by Christine Frapech Credit: W. W. Norton & CompanySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josh and Kate bid a fond farewell to George Santos (and Kevin McCarthy!).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and TPM's Nicole Lafond are joined by Professor Karen Lee Ashcraft to discuss a masculinity "in crisis," its intrinsic connection to right-wing politics and how the Josh Hawleys and J.D. Vances of the world are hijacking it for their own ends.Podcast Art by Christine Frapech Credit: Karen AshcraftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josh and Kate discuss the ascendant Nikki Haley, the war on the administrative state and Hunter Biden's journey towards Congress as George Santos is on his way out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josh and Kate discuss the newest threat to the VRA, Donald Trump's gag order hearing and George Santos' ethics report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.