James and Al welcome former Harvard University President and U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers to defend the university system against Trump and his attacks on science, offer the system some tough love by laying out the policies that have lowered their public perception, and explain why their actions contribute to the extreme reputation of Democrats.  They also highlight how the economy has historically performed far better under liberal administrations and the ways Trump’s corruption undermines his political legitimacy.  Then, James and Al discuss optimizing messaging for 2026 and why the media should investigate Trump’s apparent cognitive decline.

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James and Al give their take on the growing news surrounding Biden’s health problems in the final days of his presidency and reemphasize why they were calling for a fresh face to represent the party before welcoming Congressman from PA, Brendan Boyle.  They discuss the dangers of the Republican budget, lay out its failure to constrain costs in light of DOGE cuts, and highlight how it has also ignored the desires of the Republican electorate.  Then, they delve into the best action items that Dems can focus on going forward, celebrate Philadelphia’s sports teams, and look at the bigger picture surrounding the intersection of sports and politics. 

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James and Al call out how Trump continues catering to authoritarians around the world and stand up for diversity-focused policies in the military and civil service before welcoming Independent Senator from Maine, Angus King.  They discuss the dangers of Trump’s guardrail-free presidency, looking at whether the administration will protect Medicaid for the millions of Americans who rely on it, the effect of DOGE on government spending, and how the new administration’s priorities affect the coming budget battle.  They also examine if Trump’s foreign policy reflects our national priorities and explain the impact of his changes on the future of international relations.

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James and Al rip the Trump family’s use of crypto for personal enrichment, chastise the Democrat elites, and call for bottom-up activism to help the party build an enduring majority before welcoming Silicon Valley Rep. Ro Khanna.  They discuss the need for unified messaging when there is a risk of intra-party strife after the election loss, the importance of party discipline, and how to address immigration and the economy going forward.  They also emphasize the danger of trusting Republicans on the economy over the Democrats, and explain why our policies consistently outperform theirs.

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James and Al unmask the disastrous impact of Trump’s first 100 days on our economy and democratic principles, call for a revitalization of America’s global leadership, and lay out the need for our media to push back against Executive Branch excesses before welcoming the founder of Telos.news, veteran D.C. journalist, Ryan Lizza.  They discuss the legacy media’s struggle to cover Trump, the pernicious influence of the corporations dominating the media economy, how independent journalism can move our politics forward, and call out the censorship of the new media voice rising to challenge the status quo.

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James and Al welcome Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to discuss the impact of Trump’s tariffs on his state, whether there are any merits to his policies in light of their chaotic implementation, and the scope of the threat bad budgeting poses for people who rely on Medicaid.  They also break down Kentucky’s ongoing success at growing their economy and creating jobs, and how democrats can win in red states while still staying true to their principles.  Then, James and Al reflect on the passing of Pope Francis and call for Hegseth’s ouster following additional classified leaks.

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James and Al unload on the Trump administration’s discriminatory practices and its war on education before welcoming the founder of the global investment bank Evercore, Roger Altman.  They discuss the intricacies of our relationship with China and the E.U., how tariffs and trade wars can upset the international order, and the effects that the friction they create will have on our economy.  During their analysis, they look at the future of consumer sentiment, the long-term stability of our position as the leader of the global economy, and the risk of declining growth.

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James and Al attack the cruelty of Trump’s immigration policy and his administration’s growing authoritarianism before welcoming Admiral James Stavridis.  They discuss the foreign policy challenge posed by China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the future of warfare as we move away from human armies toward robots and drones, and why aircraft carriers are essential and timeless in a world with threats in multiple theaters of action.  Then, they explore leadership lessons from history and culture, spanning Mario Puzo’s The Godfather to direct written experiences from soldiers in the Civil War. 

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James and Al celebrate Susan Crawford’s election to the WI Supreme Court, expose Trump’s declining electoral prospects, and declare the start of a Democrat comeback.  Then, they welcome MI senate candidate Mallory McMorrow to discuss voters' desperation to reconnect with the American dream, lay out the issues that will win in 2026 and beyond, and emphasize the importance of women in the party’s coalition.  Ultimately, what does a future-focused party look like, who should lead it, and can the democrats balance attacks on Trump with a vision for our lives after he exits the political scene?

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James and Al lay waste to Trump’s inept national security team in the wake of their accidental leak of war plans for Yemen and call out the billionaires undermining the 4th Estate before welcoming Congressman Ritchie Torres.   They discuss putting pragmatism back into politics, avoiding the trap of emphasizing the policies of the far left, and crafting a winning message that speaks to working people.  Ultimately, did focusing on faculty lounge priorities distract from addressing immigration and inflation and cost Kamala the 2024 election? 

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