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Jun 2, 2021 • 32min
Episode 120: A Bronx Tale
Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY 15) joins the podcast to discuss his upbringing in the Bronx, support for Israel, and endorsement of Andrew Yang in the NYC mayoral election.

May 26, 2021 • 54min
Episode 119: Crunching Numbers
Republican pollster Chris Wilson joins the podcast to discuss what issues are motivating GOP voters. He also talks about why polls missed Republican gains in 2020 and how Democratic politicians' responses to the pandemic could affect 2021 and 2022 races.

May 17, 2021 • 52min
Episode 118: Shaken, Not Stirred
Former Republican congressman Denver Riggleman joins the show to discuss the Virginia governor's race, the GOP leadership fallout and midterm opportunities, and UFOs.

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.


