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Apr 3, 2020 • 36min

Episode 67: November is Coming

Our guest today is Democratic pollster Nick Gourevitch, who has been conducting the only daily tracking poll that measures every aspect of public opinion on the coronavirus. Gourevitch, the director of research practices at Global Strategy Group, talks about the widespread bipartisan support for stay-at-home measures, the growing alarm towards the worsening economy, and the state of the presidential campaign during these unprecedented times.
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Mar 26, 2020 • 37min

Episode 66: Cover Your Congress

Washington Post senior Congressional correspondent Paul Kane joins the latest edition of the podcast to talk about the $2.2 trillion relief bill that's passing through Congress, the growing anxieties over coronavirus spread on Capitol Hill, and what it's like to cover Washington in a time of social distancing and mass shutdowns.
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Mar 6, 2020 • 57min

Episode 65: Biden's Back

Washington Post Made by History editor in chief Brian Rosenwald joins the podcast to recap Super Tuesday results, giving a historical perspective on young voters, conservative talk radio, and political gridlock.
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Feb 26, 2020 • 42min

Episode 64: Delegate Dash

Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik joins the podcast to preview the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday, breaking down the delegate math that will determine who gets the Democratic nomination.
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Feb 20, 2020 • 39min

Episode 63: Betting on Nevada

Fresh from the campaign trail in Nevada, McClatchy political correspondent Alex Roarty joins today's show to talk about this week's debate in Las Vegas, the state of play for Nevada's caucuses, and why Democrats are becoming resigned to a Bernie Sanders nomination.
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Feb 13, 2020 • 49min

Episode 62: Bern Notice

Matt Bennett, Third Way's executive vice president of public affairs, argues that Bernie Sanders is not the Democratic presidential frontrunner, assesses the muddled moderate lane in the field and talks about the prospect of a contested convention.
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Feb 6, 2020 • 50min

Episode 61: Tangled Webs

While the country still waits for full results from the Iowa caucus, staff writer for The Hill Al Weaver breaks down where the top Democratic candidates stand following this week's debacle. He also talks about President Trumps acquittal in the impeachment trial and Mitt Romney’s defection from the party line.
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Jan 24, 2020 • 52min

Episode 60: Taylor-Made

Jessica Taylor, now Senate and governors’ race editor at the Cook Political Report, discusses what we know a week ahead of the Iowa caucuses, evaluates Bloomberg's unconventional campaign, and explains why Sen. Martha McSally's (R-AZ) reelection strategy might not serve her well.
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Jan 20, 2020 • 49min

Episode 59: The Final Countdown

Democratic strategists Doug Thornell and Adrienne Elrod, the co-hosts of The Electables podcast, break down the state of the presidential race ahead of the Iowa caucuses. They share their thoughts on the political strategies that may have shaped Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders' recent conflict, as well as how the party might react if Sanders does well in the early states.
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Jan 9, 2020 • 49min

Episode 58: Blank Checks and Balances

Former Republican congressman Tom Davis breaks down the potential impact of the impeachment trial on the Democratic presidential primary, Bloomberg's opportunity, and why people shouldn't underestimate Bernie Sanders. Plus, he comments on where there may be surprises on the Senate map.

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