Dahlia Lithwick discusses Trump's open authoritarian threats and Biden campaign's strategy. They explore Trump's promise of authoritarianism, the phenomenon of 'coding' extreme behaviors, and the shift towards authoritarianism in his allies. The discussion delves into the potential consequences of Trump's confidence backfiring and the importance of addressing these challenges to resist his authoritarian tendencies.

California Representative Eric Swalwell discusses GOP's efforts to shield Trump after conviction, Democrats' strategy to hold Republicans accountable, targeting GOP incumbents who support Trump, restricting funds for special counsels prosecuting presidents, and the importance of upholding the rule of law in upcoming elections.

The podcast delves into Trump's relentless obsession with his criminal conviction, causing concern among some Republicans who fear it may alienate swing voters. It explores the MAGA movement's inability to acknowledge potential unpopularity, delving into its deep-rooted pathologies. The discussion also touches on Republican efforts to appeal to disenchanted voters and the concept of total victory within the MAGA movement.

Eric Columbus, a lawyer representing the Jan. 6th committee, discusses the alarming repercussions of Steve Bannon's jail sentence for defying subpoenas. The podcast delves into the dangers of Bannon's influence on the MAGA movement, including calls to jail Democrats without cause. The guest highlights the perils of a potential second Trump presidency and the urgent need to address the escalating political climate.

Democratic lawmakers call out biased reporting on Biden's age by The Wall Street Journal. Media influence on public perception of Biden's capabilities discussed. Challenges of holding news outlets accountable for misrepresentation of facts.

Discussing recent polls on Trump's verdict, Danielle Deiseroth from Data for Progress reveals majority support for the conviction, even among swing voters. The conversation delves into the discrepancies between public opinion and political claims, shedding light on the evolving political landscape.

Republicans are furious over Trump's conviction, talking about defunding prosecutions. Democrats are divided on how to proceed. Veteran Democratic strategist suggests ways for the party to unify. Discussion on GOP response, character contrasts, and Democrat strategy in prosecuting Trump. Internal struggles within the GOP highlighted, focusing on countering narrative and mobilizing voters. Strategies for engaging young and minority voters, including discussions on the economy and abortion rights.

Prominent Never Trump lawyer George Conway calls out a GOPer for lying on CNN about Trump. He discusses media's handling of pro-Trump propaganda, challenges journalists face in countering misinformation, and unfair media portrayal of Trump and Biden.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses the Alito flag scandal and the lack of transparency and accountability in the Supreme Court. Whitehouse criticizes the 'omerta' code among right-wing justices and calls for hearings into the Alito mess. The podcast explores strategies for enforcing ethics in the Supreme Court and delves into a congressional inquiry into Trump's alleged billion-dollar solicitation from big oil companies.

Donald Trump recently said he’s “looking at” imposing restrictions on contraception if he is elected president, and even promised a concrete policy. Then he quickly walked it back. But certain constituencies on the right have not given up—far from it. We chatted with Politico reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein, co-author of a great new piece detailing the blueprint that Trump’s MAGA allies are developing for him to restrict birth control through executive action, about how far this could get if he regains the White House. It isn’t pretty. Listen to this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices