Vanessa Zoltan joins Beth to discuss the Trump administration's attacks on universities, specifically Harvard, and what that tells us about their priorities. 

Topics Discussed:

• The Trump Administration Comes for Harvard
• Antisemitism and Campus Protests
• Outside of Politics: What Happens and Guiding Art

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We ask a lot of our public school systems and teachers. We want our kids to know the basics, to learn new technology, and be prepared for the jobs of the future. We want schools to fill in gaps left by broken homes and communities, pay teachers fairly, and cost less money. Today, Sarah and Beth ask at the end of a school year, 'How's that working for us?'

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We’ve spent a lot of time recently talking about the aging leadership in Washington. Today, we’re looking forward with not one but two compelling voices representing a new generation of leadership.

First, we'll hear from Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, whose powerful speeches defending inclusive policies have resonated nationwide. Then, we'll sit down with rising star Jake Rakov to explore his vision for progressive governance in practice.

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Sarah and Beth discuss the revelations about Joe Biden's health and capacity and what it means for future democratic politics and our democracy.

Topics Discussed:

• Former President Biden’s Health and an Aging Democratic Party

• The Responsibility of the Media, What We Can Say, and Who Decides

• Outside of Politics: Valedictorians

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Potential cuts to Medicaid are a major cause of Republican infighting over the federal budget. Sarah and Beth discuss what that might look like and why it divides Republicans so deeply. 

Topics Discussed:

• The Costs of Medicaid 
• Republicans Divided on the Budget
• Outside of Politics: Personal Creativity 

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Sarah and Beth discuss the President's state visit to the Middle East, the 'gift' of a plane from Qatar, and the Trump Administration's open corruption.

Topics Discussed

• Trump Heads to the Middle East to Make Deals
• Open Corruption in the Trump Administration
• Outside of Politics: Disappearing Southern Accents

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Today, we talk with Emily Ley, whose small business has put her into an unexpected role: plaintiff against the Trump administration. She candidly discusses how recent tariff policies are impacting her business, employees, and will impact customers in the weeks and months ahead. Listen for a revealing conversation about the personal cost of trade politics for American entrepreneurs.

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Sarah and Beth are discussing Diddy's trial and the state of the #metoo movement, as well as checking in on the cost of Trump's tariffs.

Topics Discussed

• The Cost of the Trade War

• Sean 'P Diddy' Combs Trial and the #metoo Cabinet

• Outside of Politics: Thrifting

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We're delighted to be joined by Rep. Morgan McGarvey, who has represented Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District since 2023. He spoke to us about the budget process, practical ways to care for veterans, and pushing back against the Trump administration. Plus, outside of politics, he shares a truly unique life experience. 

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Sarah and Beth are assessing the successes, failures, and chaos of the first 100 Days of President Trump's second administration.

Topics Discussed

• FBI arrests State Judge Hannah Dugan in Wisconsin

• President Trump’s First 100 Days

• Outside of Politics: The Best of Veggies

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