Beyond Politics

Also, what does Donald Trump's move to kill an immigration deal tell us about shifting power centers in America? And, what will the latest developments in the Middle East and changes in voter perceptions of the economy do to the political landscape in 2024?

00:09 Taylor Swift and the Political Landscape

02:55 The Politics of Jealousy

08:27 The Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas

13:32 The Border Issue and Political Power

18:32 The Power Shift in the Republican Party

25:57 The Current State of the Middle East

32:26 The Impact of the Economy on Politics

Renowned Constitutional scholar and law professor Kim Wehle explains how an unheralded Supreme Court case could eliminate the core of the election subversion case against Donald Trump, and give him many more paths to delay and escape justice.

03:04 Discussion on Kim's New Book on Pardon Power

07:10 How Fisher vs United States Could Upend the Trump Trial

15:26 Critique of the Supreme Court's Approach to Precedent

21:47 Unpacking the Legal Implications for Donald Trump

30:56 The Role of Regulatory Agencies and the Supreme Court

37:50 The Threat of State Secession

A special late-night discussion on the results of the New Hampshire primary. Donald Trump won, but showed continued vulnerability which seemed to send him into a meltdown. Should Trump be encouraged or nervous after this supposedly big win?

00:32 Analyzing Trump's Victory and Haley's Performance

04:16 The Future of the Republican Party

06:57 The Democratic Side of the Race

11:39 The Impact of Trump's Misogyny

26:04 The Future of the New Hampshire Primary

On New Hampshire Primary day, an in-person discussion with Chris Matthews, best known for his political analysis on the show Hardball. He shares his experiences with House Speaker Tip O'Neill and shares inside stories about politics and lessons from a lifetime rubbing shoulders with some of the best-known politicians in America.

00:58 The Impact of Hardball: The Book and The Show

01:44 Analyzing the Political Landscape and Key Players

04:24 The Impact of Personal Presence in Politics

08:03 The Role of Media in Politics

12:08 The Role of Journalists in Holding Politicians Accountable

19:43 The Importance of Responding to Political Attacks

22:19 The Challenge of Dealing with Trump

24:02 Kamala Harris: Biden's Biggest Problem?

26:42 The Challenges and Rewards of a Political Career

35:04 The Changing Political Landscape

37:23 The Importance of Personal Relationships in Politics

New CNN polling from Andy Smith, the director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, is out with new figures and for those hoping to stop Trump, things are not looking good. What happened, why, and what do the coming months look like?

01:03 Interview with Andy Smith, Director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center

02:32 The Influence of Trump on New Hampshire Politics

03:36 The Rise and Fall of Ron DeSantis

04:25 The Impact of Indictments on Trump's Support

09:42 The Role of Nikki Haley in the Republican Primary

12:37 Understanding Voting Behavior in New Hampshire

20:01 The Impact of Immigration on Trump's Support

28:07 The Strategy and Challenges of Haley's Campaign

29:58 The Influence of Media on Election Results

36:54 The Future of the Republican Party

39:47 Memorable Moments from Past Primaries

44:43 The Paradigm Shift in the Polling Industry

Matt Robison and Paul Hodes join renowned radio host Matt McNeil to talk about how the media narrative is spinning Trump's results into political capita, the challenges facing Biden, and the curious political campaign of Dean Phillips.

00:42 Critique of Media's Role in Politics

02:25 Analysis of Trump's Performance in Iowa

03:12 Media's Misrepresentation of Trump's Success

06:29 Impact of Media Narrative on New Hampshire Polls

09:28 Understanding New Hampshire's Political Landscape

16:28 Discussion on Dean Phillips' Campaign

20:34 Analysis of Write-in Campaign for Biden

What's it like behind the scenes in the New Hampshire Primary, and what should people watch for in the coming days. Matt Robison and Paul Hodes join Howard Monroe to take us inside a fast-moving an unpredictable race.

00:43 Media's Role in Shaping Perceptions

03:46 Understanding New Hampshire Primary

04:32 The Role of Independent Voters in New Hampshire

08:08 The Unusual Year for New Hampshire

09:21 The Impact of Media on Election Results

15:45 The Potential Impact of Undeclared Voters

22:48 The Future of American Politics

How the media's lazy, glib reporting managed to distort the story of Trump's win in Iowa, and why that could have disastrous consequences for this election and America's future. See Matt's companion op-ed in Newsweek. ***Please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple podcasts***

02:18 The Media's Misrepresentation of Trump's Victory

09:37 The Impact of Iowa Results on New Hampshire

11:18 The Role of Media in Shaping Election Narratives

22:16 The Importance of the New Hampshire Primary

27:55 The Impact of Iowa Results on Democratic Primary

Matt Robison welcomes back Dan Perry, a former lead AP editor for the Middle East. They discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and a big step that might signal some light at the end of the tunnel.

01:49 Discussion on Genocide Charges Against Israel

03:38 Potential Ceasefire Proposal from Qatar

13:00 Netanyahu's Role in the Conflict

23:45 Potential Outcomes of Genocide Charges

28:42 Pathway to Peace

Matt Robison and Jason Sattler (aka @LOLGOP), a former USA Today columnist, describe how the insane (and hilarious!) MAGA implosion in Michigan is a window into the real political problem that we all face as a country in 2024.

01:14 The Michigan MAGA Meltdown: Christina Caramo's Saga

03:24 Caramo's Controversial Statements: A Tournament of Absurdity

10:08 The Bigger Picture: Michigan as a Microcosm

16:20 The Muslim Community's Political Influence in Michigan

21:25 Analyzing Biden's Stance on Israel and Its Political Implications

24:55 The Role of Recency Bias in Voter Perception

27:57 The Role of the Economy in Voter Perception

30:07 The Flaws of Binary Choices in Political Polling

41:04 The Integrity Test for Republicans