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Elections officials across the country are preparing for a potentially bumpy election night. Audie travels to Arizona to talk with one of those officials: Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates. He is a lifelong Republican who faced death threats and harassment from election deniers after he certified the results of the 2020 election. They discuss why election centers now look like forts – surrounded by barbed wire and shatterproof glass – all in the name of protecting election integrity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: John Kelly, who served as Donald Trump's Chief of Staff, tells the New York Times he believes his former boss meets "the definition of a fascist" and warns Trump would rule like a "dictator" if reelected. Plus: It could be a critical night for Kamala Harris - she's going to take questions from undecided and persuadable voters at a CNN town hall. And: We have a special report on the Jewish vote.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just two weeks till Election Day, the campaigns are putting the finishing touches on their closing messages to the shrinking sliver of undecided voters. Kamala Harris is going all-in on their bet that abortion rights will bring people to the polls. We have brand new reporting on their plans, including a trip to a reliably red state. Meanwhile, the richest man in the world is using his considerable resources to boots Donald Trump's campaign. So what does Elon Musk want in return?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today show begins, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both on the campaign trail with events in states neither can afford to lose. The former president is just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, while the VP is in suburban Philadelphia with Liz Chaney. We go live to both candidates followed by analysis from our panel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, House Speaker Mike Johnson joins Jake Tapper react the Trump's vulgar comments about Arnold Palmer at a Pennsylvania rally and his rhetoric towards Democrats. Next, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders joins Jake to discuss the broad coalition forming behind Harirs and his message to voters concerned about her Gaza policy. Then, Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, Republican strategists Erin Perrine and Brad Todd, and CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers join Jake to break down the state of the race with 16 days until Election Day. Finally, Jake debunks unsubstantiated right-wing conspiracy theories surrounding this election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Closing time. Trump gets vulgar, while Harris holds her attacks. As big names hit the trail, hoping to drive voters in the polls.And: Elon Musk's million dollar promise.Plus: Culture wars. The GOP's big bet on anti-trans attacks.And: Great stakes. New reporting on whether the control of the Senate could come down to Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Kamala Harris is camping out in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania this week as it becomes increasingly clear that her best path to the White House leads straight through those crucial states. Plus: The Trump campaign reportedly wants Nikki Haley to join him on the trail during the campaign's final days. So why this morning did the former president take a swipe at her? And: Too close for comfort. That's how the architect of Obama's presidential campaign, David Plouffe, sums up this race. He joins us exclusively.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we've just learned that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023 terror attack against Israel, was killed in Gaza Thursday, according to a radio station run by Israel. Sinwar is believed responsible for the slaughter of more than 1,200 people, including 46 Americans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I am the father of IVF," Donald Trump told an audience of women today at a Fox town hall. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris heads to the Philadelphia suburbs, focusing on persuadable Republicans and independents. And Ted Cruz is fighting for his political life in a surprisingly close race against a football star turned Democratic congressman. Can he hang on?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Kamala Harris has a new tactic for highlighting the stakes of this deadlocked race: Not just using Donald Trump's own words against him, but playing the clips. Plus: Early in-person voting begins today in Georgia. That crucial Sun Belt state was decided by just over 11,000 votes in 2020. And: We introduce you to DC's newest and cutest residents after a very long trip aboard the "panda express."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices