

The Josh Marshall Podcast
Talking Points Memo
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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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h
The First (And Maybe Last) Primary
The hosts discuss the New Hampshire primary results and question the significance of Trump's victory. They analyze the impact of the results on Trump's election prospects. The role of Nikki Haley in criticizing Trump is explored, as well as the impact of a female candidate of color on the Republican race. An incident involving Nancy Pelosi and rumors surrounding Tim Scott's engagement are discussed. The unwavering loyalty of Trump supporters and upcoming primary elections are analyzed.

Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Hawkeye View Of Trump's Glaring Weakness
Kate and Josh analyze the Iowa caucuses and what the results tell us about the rest of the primary season and beyond.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 9min
The Year Of Bonehead Decisions
Kate and Josh kick off 2024 by discussing oral arguments over Donald Trump's immunity defense, eyebrow raising decision-making by Fulton County DA Fani Willis and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and the upcoming early state primaries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 29, 2023 • 51min
Belaboring The Point: What If We'd Been Mean To Robert E. Lee?
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.

Dec 27, 2023 • 58min
The Case for Optimism
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

Dec 20, 2023 • 58min
Elite Immunity Performance Art
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.

Dec 15, 2023 • 44min
Belaboring The Point: Where Goes Ukraine Goes Democracy
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.

Dec 13, 2023 • 56min
Supreme Court To Hear Biggest Abortion Case Since Dobbs
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.

Dec 8, 2023 • 60min
Belaboring The Point: Democrats In Fragile Array
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.

Dec 6, 2023 • 50min
Santoast
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.