Bill discusses the global challenges facing the United States with the Bill Press Pod Foreign Affairs expert Joe Cirincione. He is the former head of the Ploughshares Fund, and advisor to the U.S. State Department and a member of The Council on Foreign Relations. They discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Cirincione highlighting the political motivations of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the need for a ceasefire. They also touch on the situation in Ukraine, where Cirincione emphasizes the importance of continued US assistance to prevent a victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Additionally, they discuss the tensions between North and South Korea, the new government in Taiwan, and the potential impact of the 2024 US presidential election on global peace and security. Cirincione warns that a second term for former President Donald Trump would be disastrous for international relations. Amen to that. 

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DJT: “Total Immunity!” Trump’s Court Antics. GOP Primary: Over? DJT Conviction Matter? Haley “Attacks” Trump. No Shutdown, For Now. DJT vs Border Deal. DJT: Cognitive Decline. Trump VP Pick. With Lynn Sweet, Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY and Jason Dick, Editor in Chief CQ Roll Call, Host of the Political Theater podcast. 

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Congressman Jamie Raskin (D) MD is in the forefront of holding the MAGA extremist Republicans in Congress to account. Making his fourth appearance on the Bill Press Pod, they discussed Hunter Biden and the House Oversight Committee. Raskin explained that Hunter Biden had been subpoenaed by the committee and had initially agreed to appear for a committee hearing, but the committee later changed the terms to a closed-door deposition. Raskin argued that Hunter Biden had been willing to participate but wanted the proceedings to be public due to concerns about the committee's handling of closed-room depositions. Raskin also discussed the Republican push to impeach President Joe Biden, stating that they have no case and that it is a humiliation to their party. He emphasized the importance of the 2024 election, describing it as a choice between a government that serves the common good and one that prioritizes private self-enrichment. Raskin highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change and the need for Democrats to take action.

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Hunter Shows-up GOP. Trump: “I’m Immune.” Austin AWOL. Mike Johnson Squeezed. Christie Out. Haley Tops DeSantis. Trump Hugs Dobbs. With Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News, Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico and Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call. 

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Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele discusses the 2024 election, the state of the Republican Party, and his new show on MSNBC. Steele predicts that Donald Trump will win the Republican nomination, despite facing numerous legal challenges. He also criticizes the GOP for not standing up to Trump and for failing to offer a viable alternative. Steele believes that the upcoming election is crucial for the future of democracy in the US, and he urges voters to reject Trump's authoritarian tendencies. He also previews his new show, "The Weekend” with Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders-Townsend which premiers this Saturday at 8AM on MSNBC.

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Iowa Caucus Import. Haley Slavery Mess. Biden vs Autocracy. Biden Impeachment Folly. Trump Took Foreign $$. Border Security Deal? Trump Disqualified? Trump Immune? With John Bennett, Editor-at-Large, CQ Roll Call, writer of the Afternoon Briefing and Brian Beutler, Author of the Off Message Newsletter at OffMessage.net.

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In the first Bill Press Pod of 2024, Bill and Stuart Stevens discuss the current state of the Republican party and the potential for a Trump re-election. Stevens, a legendary Republican campaign manager, warns that a Trump re-election could lead to the end of democracy in America. He discusses his new book, "The Conspiracy to End America Five Ways: My Old Party is Driving Our Democracy to Autocracy," and highlights the dangers of sliding into autocracy. Stevens believes that the Republican party has lost its way and needs to be defeated repeatedly in order to change. He also expresses concern about the potential for a third-party candidate to disrupt the 2024 election.

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When Bill talks to people who listen to the Bill Press Pod, they tell him that one of their favorite parts of the show is when our reporters contribute their favorite stories of the week. Those stories can be funny. They can be sad. They can be important. They can be poignant. We've assembled a bunch of them for your listening pleasure here at the end of 2023. 

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After watching the memorial service for First Lady Rosalyn Carter last month, we decided it’s time to take another look at our 39th President, Jimmy Carter. And the very best person to do that is journalist and historian Jonathan Alter. His 2021 book, His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life, is out in paperback and you can get it here. Alter is also the author of a very good Sub-stack newsletter, Old Goats. You can see that here. Bill and Jonathan discuss the legacy of the 39th President, Jimmy Carter, and his wife, Rosalyn Carter. They argue that while Carter's presidency is often viewed as ineffective, he actually accomplished a great deal and set a new standard for post-presidencies with his extensive public service. They also highlight Rosalyn Carter's significant contributions as First Lady, including her instrumental role in passing the Mental Health Act of 1980. The discussion also touches on Carter's deep faith and his commitment to environmental issues.

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PROGRAM NOTE: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE COLORADO SUPREME COURT DECISION ON DONALD TRUMP'S ELIGIBILTY TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT. Three top Washington editors, who also regularly join us on The Reporters’ Roundtable, look back at 2023 and ahead to 2024. They reveal what they spend most of their time editing and what they expect to be doing again next year. Bill is joined by Ginger Gibson Senior Washington editor at NBC News, Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief of The National Journal and Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief of CQ Roll Call. They discussed Donald Trump's legal troubles, the disarray in the House of Representatives, political violence, and the GOP primary. They also discussed special elections focused on abortion access and the disconnect between economic indicators and public sentiment. Looking ahead to 2024, the panel predicted that the Trump trials will continue to dominate headlines, along with the economic issues and the potential for a dramatic choice between democracy and autocracy in the presidential election.

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