The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the No King Protest, Trump’s sad birthday fascist display, and the rise of political violence. James Kimmel details his new book The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction—and How to Overcome It.

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To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines the escalation of Trump’s actions since his first administration. Ed Luce details his new book Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet.

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As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the fallout from the Trump and Musk feud.
Blood in the Machine author Brian Merchant details how AI is already quietly killing job prospects in America.

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Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin examines his new report on how the House is shaping up for the midterms. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries details the status of the Big Beautiful Bullshit Bill. Plus, we have a special bonus interview with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on the status of Donald Trump unleashing chaos in her city.

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers Trump weaponizing the National Guard against protesters.
David A. Graham details his new book The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America.

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The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens parses Elon and Trump’s breakup and the case for nationalizing SpaceX and Starlink. The New Yorker’s John Cassidy details his book Capitalism and Its Critics: A History — From the Industrial Revolution to AI.

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Risk Reversal’s Dan Nathan details the business world's reaction to Trump’s insane tariffs. Alan Elrod examines their brilliant new article You’re Not Crazy. America Has Gone Mad.

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The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines the turning of the tide against Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Marc Dunkelman details his new book Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back.

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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s short-lived reign over DOGE and what his exit from D.C. means. MSNBC’s Antonia Hylton details her new NBC News Digital documentary The Children’s Pastor.

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The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Leonard Leo vs. Trump and the infighting ripping MAGA apart. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan details her run for the Senate.

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