Washington Post Columnist Dana Milbank and Bill discuss the recent changes in the American political scene. Dana Milbank expresses his surprise at how dramatically the political landscape has shifted in just a month. He initially expected an unpleasant political season but now finds it to be an interesting story. They also discuss the Democratic National Convention and how it compared to expectations. Dana Milbank mentions that there were fewer protests and conflicts than anticipated. They highlight the use of words like "joy" and "freedom" by Democrats during the convention. They also discuss Kamala Harris and her emergence as a strong candidate. Dana Milbank believes she is the antidote to the darkness portrayed by Trump. They touch on Trump's reaction to the convention and his inability to focus on policy rather than personal attacks. They discuss JD Vance's campaign and his lackluster performance, as well as the upcoming debates between Trump and Harris and between Vance and Tim Walz. Dana Milbank expresses his belief that Harris has the advantage at this moment due to her energy, fundraising advantage, and momentum.   Dana has a new book coming Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theorists, and Dunces Who Burned Down the House. You can pre-order here.

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Harris: Who I Am. On Offense on Border. Addressed Palestine. Protests Fizzle. Trump Freaks Out. Walz Connects on Family. Joy! Freedom Takes the Stage. Provoking Trump. RFK, Jr. Dropping Out. With Lynn Sweet, Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, Amanda Becker, Washington and Politics Reporter for 19th News and author of the new book, YOU MUST STAND-UP, The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America, out next month and Jason Dick, Editor in chief at CQ Roll-Call. 

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Bill's reactions and insights from the Convention on day three.

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Bill's reaction to another wonderful day at the Democratic National Convention. The joyful Roll Call, the Speeches from Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Michelle and Barack Obama.

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Wow. What a first night of the Democratic National Convention! Bill was on scene talking to delegates and politicians. Get his reactions and insights. Plus highlights of the best speeches including Harris, AOC, Rafael Warnock, Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden and Joe Biden.

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Trump Embraces Personal Attacks, Can’t Stay on Message. Vance, GOP Abortion Fail. Trump Trashes Congressional Medal of Honor Winners. New Level of Democratic Enthusiasm. RFK, Jr. Crashing. Evangelicals for Harris. What to Expect at The Democratic National Convention. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor at NBC News, Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico and Emily Goodin, Senior White House Correspondent for DailyMail.com

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In today’s episode, Dahlia Lithwick, the Senior Legal Correspondent for Slate Magazine, discusses President Biden's proposed reforms to the Supreme Court. Lithwick believes that Biden's efforts this time are more meaningful and that it is important to have a conversation about potential changes to the court. She highlights the need for term limits for justices, stating that it would keep ideas fresh and depoliticize the institution. Lithwick also emphasizes the importance of a binding code of conduct for justices, as it would hold them accountable for ethical issues. She mentions that there are bills in Congress to address these issues. However, Biden did not mention increasing the number of justices, which Lithwick believes is outside of what he is willing to support. Bill and Dahlia also briefly touch on ongoing cases involving Stormy Daniels, the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and the documents case. 

Today Bill highlights the work of The Constitution Accountability Center, preserving the rights and freedoms of all in America and protecting our judiciary. More information at TheUSConstitution.org. 

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Trump’s Lying Presser: Fake Helicopter Crash. Sexist Attack on Harris. Abortion Delusion. MLK Crowd Whopper. And Harris’ CA Record. How Long Will “Joy” Work? Walzmentum. “Swiftboat” Attacks. Debate Expectations. CA Senate, House Races. With Joe Garofoli, Senior Political Writer, San Francisco Chronicle, Melanie Mason, Senior Political Writer at POLITICO California and Marisa Lagos, Politics Correspondent, KQED News. 

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John Nichols is the National Affairs correspondent for The Nation and associate editor of The Capital Times in Madison Wisconsin. He discusses the political landscape and the excitement surrounding Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate. He reflects on the energy and momentum she has generated in just a few days since the announcement. Nichols also discusses the response from Republicans, including some who have not endorsed Trump. He believes that America is ready for a woman, especially a woman of color, to be president. He criticizes Trump's response to Harris and highlights the comfort level within the Republican party for statements that were once considered unacceptable.  Nichols also discusses the potential for debates between Harris and Trump, emphasizing the need for fair rules and structures. He predicts that Harris will continue to gain support in the polls and will receive a bump from the Democratic convention.  Nichols and Bill speculate on the potential vice presidential candidates, focusing on Governor Walz and Governor Shapiro. They discuss the importance of having someone from the Midwest and the progressive records of both candidates. They also mention Bernie Sanders' expected endorsement of Harris. Finally, Nichols emphasizes the importance of the 2024 election and the opportunity for a united government that works for the American people. 

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Political Sea Change. Will Honeymoon Last? Trump’s Racist Attack. Will They Debate? JD Vance “Weird” and Struggling. No GOP Convention Bump. The Weird Factor. VP Search Ending. Biden’s Prisoner Swap. With Alex Seitz-Wald, National Politics Reporter for NBC News, Kirk Bado, Editor of The National Journal Hotline and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter for NOTUS. 

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