Patrick Pfingsten talks about the effectiveness of negative ads and how young staffers have been killing themselves for a cause they believe in. We're also joined by McKay Coppins, Staff Writer for The Atlantic, on former House Speaker and Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.

EP 49 - Nov. 6, 2018 - "The Man to Blame"

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Patrick Pfingsten talks about former Assistant FBI Director Andrew McCabe's book tour and accusations against President Trump. Shane Harris from the Washington Post joins us to discuss Trump's unhappiness with Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats. We also speak to former Arizona Congressman and radio host J.D. Hayworth on McCabe, the border battle, and his fights with late Sen. John McCain.

EP 72 - Feb. 21, 2019 - "Not Helping Himself"

Patrick Pfingsten calls out politicians for their hypocrisy on executive actions by President Obama in 2014 and President Trump last week. We're joined by former Obama administration lawyer Sam Berger on Trump's emergency declaration and the status of Obamacare. We're also joined by Patrick Condon from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune on Senator Amy Klobuchar's campaign for President.

EP 71 - Feb. 19, 2019 - "The Hypocrisy of Politicians"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the "black face" incidents in Virginia politics. We're also joined by former Congressman Heath Shuler of North Carolina to discuss hyperpartisanship, the extreme movement of each party, and race relations.

EP 70 - Feb. 12, 2019 - "Thomas Jefferson is Rolling Over in His Grave"

Patrick Pfingsten breaks down President Trump's second State of the Union speech. We get perspective from both side with RNC National Press Secretary Cassie Smedley and former Democratic Congressman Bart Stupak from Michigan.

EP 69 - Feb. 7, 2019 - "The State of the Union is in Disarray"

Patrick Pfingsten discusses the foreshadowing of Howard Schultz's potential 2020 campaign for president as an independent. We're also joined by co-host and executive producer of The Circus on Showtime, Mark McKinnon, to discuss the indictment of Roger Stone and another potential government shutdown in two weeks.

EP 49 - Nov. 6, 2018 - "The Man to Blame"

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