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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.
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Oct 23, 2019 • 38min
Ep. 89: Taylor-Made Testimony
Josh, Kate, David and reporter Matt Shuham discuss top Ukraine diplomat Bill Taylor’s bombshell testimony after one of the most explosive days of the impeachment inquiry yet. The group also discusses the baffling campaign of Tulsi Gabbard and her spat with Hillary Clinton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 16, 2019 • 1h 1min
Ep. 88: The Impeachment Inquiry Ramps Up
TPM investigative reporter Josh Kovensky joins Josh, Kate and David to talk about the drip, drip, drip of revelations out of witness testimonies in House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry. Josh Kovensky also breaks down the backstory of Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, two associates of Rudy Giuliani who were arrested last week. Finally, Josh, Kate and David dissect the 12-person Democratic debate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 9, 2019 • 46min
Ep. 87: A Scandal A Day
Josh, David and Kate discuss the Volker-Taylor-Sondland text messages, Trump’s on-air message to China and how all of the almost-daily Ukrainian revelations will factor into next week’s Democratic debate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 2, 2019 • 49min
Ep. 86: Lowering the Barr
Attorney General William Barr has been bending over backward to serve Trump’s ends. After his busy summer of traveling to pressure foreign leaders to entertain MAGA conspiracy theories, it’s coming clear just how heavily implicated Barr is in the global strong-arming. Kate, David and the Joshes dig into the whats and whys of Barr’s involvement, and the continuously unfurling Ukrainian scandal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 30, 2019 • 21min
Ep. 85: Why TPM Needs You
As part of our membership drive, Josh, Kate and David discuss TPM, the importance of independent journalism today and how the media business has changed over the years. Please go to talkingpointsmemo.com and join us today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 26, 2019 • 33min
Ep. 84: Emergency Whistleblower Complaint Podcast
There has been so much news since Tuesday that we're back with a breaking news podcast, discussing the release of the whistleblower complaint and acting DNI Joseph Maguire's testimony before Congress. Catch up on what has happened and where the story may be going next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 24, 2019 • 45min
Ep. 83: Rudy’s Dirty Little Secrets in Ukraine
TPM investigative reporter Josh Kovensky outlines the recent history leading up to the burgeoning scandal involving Trump pressuring the Ukrainian government to dig up dirt on Joe Biden. Before coming to TPM, Josh reported from Kyiv and is familiar with all the players involved. He helps break down everything you need to know about the whole saga.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 20, 2019 • 30min
Ep. 82: The Whistle Is Blown
In the last 24 hours, the story of the DNI whistleblower has exploded, tying together Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s Spanish gallivanting, President Donald Trump’s alarming phone call in which he reportedly tried to pressure the Ukrainian president and the political machinations of Ukraine’s new regime. Reporter Josh Kovensky, who has long been covering these dynamics and came to us from an outlet Kyiv itself, breaks it down with Kate and Josh.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 19, 2019 • 1h
Ep. 81: The Corey Show Comes To Congress
Corey Lewandowski stonewalled Democrats throughout his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee this week before making the headline-grabbing statement that he doesn't need to tell the truth to the media. CNN decided that was good reason to have him on TV. TPM newswriter Nicole Lafond joins Kate, Josh and David to talk about it and to dig into the New York Times' Kavanaugh debacle. TPM managing editor John Light also joins to discuss Trump's attack on Obama's climate legacy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 10, 2019 • 47min
Ep. 80: Jerry Falwell Jr. Has Some Strange Habits
Josh, Kate and David review the latest investigative reporting on evangelical scion Jerry Falwell Jr.’s alleged mismanagement of Liberty University, with a heap of weird sex stuff thrown in. They also discuss why the Trump-hurricane-Sharpie saga is a story we should take seriously, and Tuesday’s special election in North Carolina.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


