Left Turn Ahead

We discuss the latest endorsements and state of the Democratic primary two weeks before the Iowa caucus (1:57), Pete Buttigieg's continued struggle with African-American voters (18:22), Donald Trump's impending impeachment trial (38:40), and more.

Six Democratic candidates for President take the stage for the last time before the Iowa caucus. We break down how the candidates performed, the Sanders and Warren squabble, and how the debate might affect primary voting—which is less than a month away!

We discuss the role big money has played in the Democratic primary lately (3:16), Bernie Sanders recently drawing Trump's attention (11:33), Julian Castro's endorsement of Elizabeth Warren (19:26), and other headlines (23:30).

Happy New Year! We discuss the death of Iran's Soleimani and the global fallout (3:16), the state of the Democratic presidential primary (23:50), and a few New Year resolutions (32:22).

It's our last episode of 2019! We break down the latest Democratic presidential debate (2:21), discuss the dynamics of health care in this primary (16:57), Molly gives us an irony-filled explainer of the Iowa caucus and its history (35:02), and we close with other headlines (53:38).

We discuss the recent UK elections and any lessons we should learn (6:52), which Democratic candidates are splitting votes (20:54), Holiday Grab Bag: our Vice President picks for a few candidates (39:15), and other headlines (46:06).

We discuss Kamala Harris dropping out of the presidential race (2:24), Cory Booker and Julian Castro challenging the DNC's primary system (14:32), tensions building between Warren and Buttigieg in Iowa (35:17), and other headlines (42:40).

We discuss if Medicare For All is a liability for Democrats (2:53), new attacks on women's reproductive and health rights (15:08), how Pete Buttigieg is courting baby boomers (29:35), November Power Rankings (41:38), and other headlines (50:34).

We discuss the bombshell impeachment testimony from Gordon Sondland and Fiona Hill (2:58), Trump meeting with Republican Senators ahead of a possible trial (15:37), 2016 polling mistakes to watch for in 2020 (26:29), and other headlines (37:55).

The candidates tackle Trump's impeachment, health care, climate change, paid family leave, and more. We discuss Buttigieg not getting targeted despite his recent momentum, Klobuchar and Booker landing one-liners, how the candidates fared, and if there was even a clear winner.