In this episode, Bill discusses the potential impact of the recent attempted assassination on the 2024 presidential race. He speaks with Jeff Dufour, editor in chief of the National Journal, about the short-term and long-term effects of the incident. They discuss the possibility of a temporary bump in support for Republicans, but ultimately expect the race to settle back into the usual patterns. They also discuss the rhetoric surrounding the incident and the potential for increased security measures at political rallies.

In the second half of the episode, Bill interviews Congressman Jared Huffman about Project 2025, a document outlining Trump's plans for a second term. Huffman explains that the document includes extreme measures such as a national abortion ban, the firing of federal employees who do not pledge loyalty to Trump, and the abolition of the Department of Education. Huffman and his task force are working to raise awareness about Project 2025 and plan to hold hearings in September to further discuss its implications.

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Biden News Conference. "Control Guns Not Girls." Dam Breaking? Plan B-VP Harris? Trump’s Project 2025. GOP National Convention. Trump’s VP Pick. With David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY, Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News and author of the upcoming book, You Must Stand Up, The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America and Jasmine Wright, Political Reporter for NOTUS. 

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Bill’s guest today is Jamie Manson, President of Catholics for Choice, an organization that supports abortion rights and believes that the Catholic Church should give women the freedom to control their own bodies. The organization reflects the fact that the majority of Catholics in the United States support abortion rights, according to a recent Pew study. However, there is little public support for the organization among the Catholic clergy in the US, as they face severe repercussions for questioning the church's teachings. Catholics for Choice emphasizes the importance of reproductive freedom, dignity, conscience, and moral responsibility in their advocacy. They believe that abortion bans disproportionately harm marginalized communities and that abortion is a personal issue that affects many women and families. The organization has support from both Democrats and Republicans, as well as from men and women of various religious backgrounds. They are actively involved in state-level initiatives to protect abortion rights, and they believe that the issue of reproductive freedom will be important in the 2024 presidential election. Catholics for Choice also advocates for the codification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the US Constitution to protect women's rights and equality. They believe that President Biden and Vice President Harris have taken positive steps on the issue, but they encourage them to speak out more boldly in support of abortion rights. The organization is actively involved in supporting pro-abortion initiatives at the state level and faces opposition from well-funded anti-abortion groups.

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David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, discusses the importance of focusing on races beyond the presidential election, such as State House and Senate seats and governorships as well as the U.S. House. He highlights the need for Democrats to compete in every district and emphasizes the threat of Project 2025, a plan by Trump supporters to dismantle the government if Trump is reelected. Pepper also discusses the use of school vouchers to undermine public education and calls for action to protect public schools. He is writing a novel that exposes the dangers of Project 2025 with the aim to make the threat more accessible to voters. You can follow David’s very important work on these and other key issues at DavidPepper.substack.com. Also check out more great information about David’s causes at SaveDemocracy.us.  

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All about the debate and what might come next with an all-star panel of Lynn Sweet, columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, Philip Bump, Washington Post national columnist, author of the How To Read This Chart newsletter and Author of the great book, The Aftermath and Emily Goodin, U.S. political reporter for the DailyMail.com

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In this episode Bill interviews Rick Wilson, a co-founder of the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent Donald Trump from being re-elected. Wilson discusses the work of the Lincoln Project and their efforts to persuade disaffected Republicans not to vote for Trump. He also talks about the impact of their ads, which fall into three categories: ads that mock and provoke Trump, ads that support Joe Biden, and ads that motivate people to vote. Wilson emphasizes the importance of reaching out to Republican voters and appealing to their values and concerns. He also discusses the upcoming presidential debate and offers advice to Biden on how to handle Trump's attacks. Wilson concludes by expressing optimism about Biden's chances in the election.

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Debate Prep. Bar Set Too Low? Burden on CNN Hosts. Bad Trump Polls. “Convicted Felon” Impact. Big Political Events to Come. Scotus Rulings. Politics of Drafting Women With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief, White House/politics correspondent at Christian Science Monitor. Host of the Monitor Breakfast, Kirk Bado, Editor of the National Journal Hotline and Jasmine Wright, Reporter. Albritton Journalism Institute, also called NOTUS. 

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In this episode, Bill interviews Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today and author of two great biographies of Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Bush about her new book "The Rule Breaker" which explores the life and career of TV journalist Barbara Walters. Page discusses why she chose to write about Walters and highlights her achievements as the first female to break into the male-dominated world of national television. They also discuss Walters' relentless drive and her ability to land big interviews, as well as her impact on women in journalism. The episode concludes with a discussion about Walters' personal life and her legacy as both a journalist and a celebrity. You can buy a copy of her book here.

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SCOTUS on Abortion. Politics of Abortion Rights. Southern Baptists: No IVF. Trump Rallies GOP Congress. Trump Disses Milwaukee, Site of the RNC. D’s Message Democracy to Their Base. Biden at G7 in Italy. No Pardon for Hunter. Biden vs Bad Economic Vibes. Biden vs Bad Crime Vibes. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor for NBC News, Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News and author of the upcoming book, You Must Stand Up, the Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America, NBC News Senior Political Reporter Alex Sietz-Wald, and NBC News White House Reporter Katherine Doyle. 

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Dr. Vince Greenwood, a licensed psychologist, is the founder of The Washington Center For Cognitive Therapy in Washington D.C. He is a founding member of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He warns that Donald Trump suffers from a psychological condition that makes him dangerous. He explains that Trump meets the criteria for psychopathic personality disorder, which is characterized by traits such as remorselessness, impulsivity, and a drive to dominate. Greenwood conducted his own research and analysis of Trump's behavior and concluded that he exhibits signs of this disorder. He also suggests that Trump may be experiencing mild neurocognitive disorder, citing examples of verbal struggles and changes in speech patterns. Greenwood emphasizes the importance of informing the public about Trump's condition, particularly in the context of the 2024 election. He believes that mental health professionals have an ethical duty to communicate their opinions and provide scientifically rigorous information. His website is DutytoInform.org

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