David French and Charlie Sykes discuss his recent essay on the decline of friendship; the debate over critical race theory, book banning, and attempted coups. Special Guest: David French.

David French on Factional Friendships

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Any apprentice who wants to join Trump's ticket has to prove they won't accept the election results unless Trump wins—and Tim Scott shows he is a willing collaborator.

Bill Kristol and Andrew Egger: Lying Is the Price of Admission

Will Saletan and (Hubert Humphrey alum) Bill Kristol join Tim Miller before a live audience in Philadelphia to discuss the uncanny parallels to 1968, the big 420 news, and the South now living back in pre-Roe days. Will there be a monster backlash?



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Live from Philly

The governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, sits down with Tim Miller in Philly.

Gov. Josh Shapiro: We Can Do Big Things

Trump went on the record to explaining his dictatorial plans for second term.

Ben Wittes and Eric Cortellessa: Trump's Autocratic Agenda

In the very hot summer of George, Breonna, and Ahmaud, we seemed to be on the brink of a third Reconstruction.

David French on Factional Friendships

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