Josh and Kate discuss how the newly minted speaker averted the shutdown (hint: We've seen this movie before) but avoided Kevin McCarthy's fate.

Johnson Safe, For Now

Talking Points Memo editor and publisher Josh Marshall provides insight into the big political stories of the day. Joined by TPM staffers and special guests, the Josh Marshall Podcast is your companion for making sense of the Trump era.

Kate is joined by HuffPost reporter Matt Shuham to talk about how the war in Gaza is refracting domestically, from college protests to presidential politics.

Belaboring The Point: The View From Campus

Kate and Josh discuss the Trump immunity case, the latest in the hush money trial and a well-timed announcement from the Biden administration about a major drug policy change.

Trump Split Screen

Kate chats with TPM's Josh Kovensky about life inside the courtroom as the Trump hush money trial unfolds.

Belaboring The Point: Inside The Trump Trial

Kate and Josh discuss the start of arguments in the hush money trial, Ukraine aid passing in the House and a packed week at the Supreme Court.

Trump Trial Begins

Kate and Josh discuss the beginning of the New York hush money trial, arguments at the Supreme Court that could affect a different Trump trial and Mike Johnson's newest woes.

Johnson Safe, For Now

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