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May 7, 2021 • 38min
Episode 117: Virtual Reality
Democratic digital strategist Annie Levene joins the podcast to talk about how candidates can effectively use digital platforms. She also discusses get out of the vote efforts for Democratic voters and the political ramifications of President Biden's economic policies.

Apr 29, 2021 • 34min
Episode 116: Straight Talk Express
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins the podcast to talk about President Biden's address to Congress and how the Republican Party can win back suburban voters. Christie also talks about governors races in his home state and California, including about Caitlyn Jenner's candidacy, and his own 2024 plans.

Apr 22, 2021 • 51min
Episode 115: Prediction Time
Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball, joins the podcast to discuss President Biden's first 100 days in office, the 2022 Senate field, and the Virginia governor's race.

Apr 16, 2021 • 49min
Episode 114: Coming Out of the Honeymoon Phase
Republican strategists Robert Blizzard, partner at Public Opinion Strategies, and Liesl Hickey, founding partner at Ascent Media, join the podcast to talk about suburban voters' attitudes on the Biden administration so far, particularly the president's tax plan.

Apr 8, 2021 • 49min
Episode 113: Agents of Shield
Jim Kessler, executive director of Third Way, joins the show to discuss supporting moderate Democrats through the newly launched Shield PAC, Congressional debates on infrastructure and the filibuster, and corporate political donations.

Apr 1, 2021 • 53min
Episode 112: Oh, Atlanta
Democratic Georgia state Sen. Jen Jordan joins the podcast to talk about the state's sweeping voting law passed last week and how it affects election administration at the local level. She also discusses President Biden's infrastructure plan and whether Georgia is now a purple state.

Mar 25, 2021 • 50min
Episode 112: What Matters
Conservative political commentator and Daily Beast columnist Matt Lewis joins the podcast to discuss the future of conservatism, possible 2024 GOP candidates, and President Biden's relationship with the press.

Mar 17, 2021 • 57min
Episode 111: Right Direction
Democratic pollster Zac McCrary joins the podcast to talk about the political implications of President Biden's COVID-19 stimulus package, demographic trends in the Democratic electorate, and the odds of Republicans taking back the House and the Senate in 2022.

Mar 11, 2021 • 45min
Episode 110: The Making of the President
Biden campaign adviser Adrienne Elrod joins the podcast to discuss her work as director of talent and external affairs for the Biden inauguration, the odds that Biden supports repealing the filibuster, and the top Democratic policy priorities post-stimulus.

Mar 5, 2021 • 56min
Episode 109: Keystone Race Alert
Former Pennsylvania Rep. Ryan Costello joins the podcast to talk about the race for retiring Sen. Pat Toomey's open seat, which Costello is considering running for. He also talks about how his past criticism of President Trump will play in a Republican primary and President Biden's COVID-19 relief package.