Each week David Rothkopf is joined by expert guests to talk about a range of important issues facing the United States in the world of politics and law.
Latest episodes
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57 min
How Low Can They Go: Plumbing the Depths of GOP Depravity
Donald Trump is a crummy candidate, but he’s certainly not the only example of rot in the Republican Party. With so much of the Trump campaign focused on hate and division, we have…
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46 min
How Can We Tell Who's Really Winning in Campaign 2024?
We’re on a Hopium high after Kamala Harris’s stellar debate performance. With a deluge of new polls on the horizon, political gurus Tara McGowan, Simon Rosenberg, and Tom Bonier jo…
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36 min
The Search for Cures to America’s Gun Pathology with David Hogg and Nell Scovell
In the wake of another horrific school shooting, we have to ask ourselves — When will we finally do more to stop gun violence? Gun control advocate David Hogg and writer Nell Scove…
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47 min
The Secrets Behind Kamala Harris' Big Tent Campaign
From independents to ex-Republicans, the Harris camp is building a truly massive coalition to stop Trump from taking back the White House. So far, it’s been a resounding success. P…
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44 min
Turning the High of the DNC into a Blue Wave in November
From historic fundraising to rising polls, the DNC was a resounding success for the Harris campaign. So how can we turn the high of the convention into a blue wave in November? Sim…
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41 min
DNC Special Report: How Kamala Harris Has Made It Her Democratic Party
There is no mistaking it now: this is Kamala Harris’s Democratic Party. The first day of the DNC was a passing of the torch to the Harris/Walz campaign and a celebration of the tic…
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34 min
Special Edition: Democratic National Convention Preview
With the Democratic National Convention right around the corner, it feels like happy days are finally here. With the gathering momentum of the Harris campaign and a floundering Tru…
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49 min
How Long Can the Harris High Last?
We’re on a hopium high we haven’t felt in a long time. The Harris/Walz campaign has enjoyed success after success, with so sign of slowing down. US political gurus Simon Rosenberg…
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37 min
Inside the Kamala Harris Miracle
The Harris campaign has come out of the gate with unprecedented success. Polls have swung dramatically away from Trump, and the Republican camp is reeling. Veteran political strate…
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42 min
Inside the Miracle of Kamala Harris’s First Week on the Campaign Trail
Kamala Harris’s campaign has been an adrenaline shot in the arms of Democrats. With astonishing amounts of money being raised and a wave of enthusiasm that has been sorely lacking,…
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39 min
Wow, Wow, Wow: The Harris for President Campaign Begins
After weeks of speculation, the unprecedented has finally happened. With Joe Biden officially stepping aside to endorse Kamala Harris for President, an entirely new campaign is now…
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48 min
The Quadrennial Admiral Stockdale "Who Are We Why Are We Here?" Political Confusion Episode
As the Republican National Convention approaches its end, more calls for Joe Biden to step down from the election have sprung up in the media. What possibilities are there for repl…
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37 min
Is Our Entire System of Justice at Risk?
November’s election is an existential threat to our justice system. With Judge Cannon’s decision to dismiss Trump’s documents case and the Supreme Court's ruling on immunity, the p…
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44 min
We’ve Never Seen a Moment Like This in American Politics
The current situation around the Biden campaign is unprecedented. With so many voices calling for Biden to step aside and conflict within the Democratic Party, what can we do? More…
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49 min
The Big Dilemma: What Should the Democrats do to Win in November?
Donald Trump is an existential threat to our democracy, and the Dems need to put their best foot forward to defeat him. So what needs to be done? Ed Luce, Kori Schake, and Rosa Bro…
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48 min
How Do You Fix a Problem Like the Roberts Court?
With the Chevron deference and presidential immunity rulings, the Supreme Court has put our democracy in even greater danger. So what happens next? Dahlia Lithwick joins David Roth…
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47 min
Why Are America's Top Business Leaders Allergic to Donald Trump?
Despite popular belief, the business community at large is not a fan of the failed businessman president. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld joins David Rothkopf to discuss his recent article on w…
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46 min
When Our Courts Go Off the Rails: Profiles in Spinelessness
It’s past time for some real oversight of the Supreme Court. The lack of accountability at the highest court in the land has come into focus, and it’s high time for action. CREW Pr…
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49 min
Entering a Critical Month in Campaign 2024 (Biden Can Do Great)
It’s go time for the Biden campaign. With only five months to go until Election Day, polls suggest that Biden and Trump are neck and neck. Tara McGowan and Simon Rosenberg join Dav…
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43 min
Does that Tik Tok You Hear Mean Time Is Running Out for Democrats?
Should we be panicking about the election yet? While there’s been chatter about recent negative polls for Biden and fears over the campaign’s strategy, there are still many reasons…