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  • 27: "Sparks Are Gonna Fly"
    Robert Mueller testified before Congress (1:28), and we learned more about Russian attacks on our elections (10:30). We discuss Joe Biden's criminal justice reform plan and Cory Booker's pushback (23:15), Trump's racist remarks about Rep. Elijah Cummings and Baltimore (36:58), and other big headlines (50:42).
    57 min
  • 26: "A Basket of Invertebrates"
    The next round of Democratic presidential debates are set (3:45). We discuss some interesting fundraising differences (21:06), Trump's Electoral College advantage (33:59), and other major headlines (50:24).
    1 hr 2 min
  • 25: "Hindsight is 2020"
    Nancy Pelosi and the Squad are at odds, and Trump targets these Congresswomen with racist tweets (4:18). We discuss Biden possibly losing some African-American support (20:06), Warren's new immigration policy and further plans (33:02), Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's resignation (42:42), and other headlines (48:22).
    56 min
  • 24: "A Political Pincher"
    New polls and fundraising numbers are out for the Democratic presidential candidates (2:12). We discuss the possible overlap of voters for whom Warren and Harris might be competing (8:35), Trump's July 4th fiasco and improving approval numbers (17:27), and our June Power Rankings (34:09).
    41 min
  • 23: "They've Weaponized Everything"
    We wrap up our post-debate reactions (1:45), and discuss the age factor in selecting a Democratic nominee (14:24). The Supreme Court releases big rulings on political gerrymandering and Trump's census citizenship question (23:08), Donald Trump Jr. pushes racist comments about Kamala Harris (41:34), and other big headlines (54:08).
    57 min
  • 22: The First Debates
    We recap the first two Democratic presidential primary debates! Warren and Castro had strong Night One performances, and things got heated between Harris and Biden on Night Two. We discuss our winners, losers, and big takeaways for the race to be the Democratic nominee.
    40 min
  • 21: "Parade of Darkness"
    We gear up for this week's first Democratic presidential primary debates (3:00) and discuss the latest on the crisis at the border (7:07). Joe Biden had a bad week (30:00), Pete Buttigieg has problems at home (46:54), and Andrew Yang has a plan for a universal basic income—sort of (58:23).
    1 hr 11 min
  • 20: "4th Quarter of Democracy"
    We break down the Democratic presidential debate lineup (4:23). Trump thinks it's cool to take foreign intelligence on political opponents (12:11), and he wants to make health care a big voting issue in 2020 (19:51). We talk to California Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva and Fullerton, California Mayor Jesus Silva about climate change, immigration, issues facing California, and how to jump into the political process (38:37).
    1 hr 6 min
  • 19: "Legislate in a Time Machine"
    The tariffs on Mexico are no more (5:35), and Joe Biden flip flops on the Hyde Amendment (9:21). We discuss how certain voters are thinking about Beto O'Rourke (27:34), possible 2020 battleground states (43:06), and other big news from the week (57:35).
    1 hr 3 min
  • 18: "The Worst Democrat in America"
    Robert Mueller makes a public statement on the Russia & Trump investigation (5:21). We discuss abortion restrictions in Louisiana, Missouri & Georgia (17:08), Biden's policies and polling plateau (43:44), our May Power Rankings (48:47), new Democratic primary debate requirements (54:48), and other big headlines (59:46).
    1 hr 8 min

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Molly, William, and Caleb don’t agree on everything politically, but the trio hold this truth to be self-evident: you may not be interested in politics, but politics are interested in you. Left Turn…