Josh and Kate discuss policing reform, analyze the dynamics around the infrastructure package and introduce a new segment.

Ep. 168: Politics of Opaqueness

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 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.

Trump v. Manhattan

Kate and Josh discuss Arizona's new near-total abortion ban and what it means for the 2024 elections.

It's 1864 In Arizona

Kate and Josh discuss abortion ballot initiatives in Florida and elsewhere, and how they may affect the 2024 election.

Florida In Play?

Kate and Josh discuss Supreme Court arguments on mifepristone, updates in Donald Trump's many trials and the likely next senator of New Jersey.

Ep. 168: Politics of Opaqueness

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