Kate is joined by investigative reporter Josh Kovensky and special guest Mikhail Zygar, an independent Russian journalist, to discuss his new book and how Vladimir Putin became increasingly obsessed with Ukraine — and U.S. domestic politics — over the past several years.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Putin's Obsession

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 analyze the presidential polling landscape plus some breaking news about the debates.

For Whom The Bell Polls

Kate and Josh discuss Kristi Noem's epic self-immolation, presidential polling and the latest in Trump's many trials.

Cricket's Revenge

Kate is joined by HuffPost reporter Matt Shuham to talk about how the war in Gaza is refracting domestically, from college protests to presidential politics.

Belaboring The Point: The View From Campus

Kate and Josh discuss the Trump immunity case, the latest in the hush money trial and a well-timed announcement from the Biden administration about a major drug policy change.

Trump Split Screen

Kate chats with TPM's Josh Kovensky about life inside the courtroom as the Trump hush money trial unfolds.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Putin's Obsession

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