TPM's Josh Kovensky and Joe Ragazzo are joined by author and journalist Kelly Weill to discuss how conspiracy theories have become part of mainstream political discourse and what it means for society.

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What It’s Like to Watch An Internet-Based Ideology Break Containment

Pivots, Trolls, and Blog Rolls

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Kate and Josh discuss Trump's lust for an eternal presidency, the redistricting wars and Karine Jean-Pierre's disastrous book tour.

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Joe Ragazzo and Josh Kovensky sit down with Jacob Silverman to discuss how some of Silicon Valley’s wealthiest businessmen learned to embrace their inner authoritarian.

Links:

• Pete Hegseth’s Crypto History
• Elon Musk’s AI Grift
• ‘The Democrats Still May Not Understand What They're Dealing With’
• Passan: Why a Dodgers-Brewers NLCS could define MLB's labor battle
• Bankrupt Pinnacle Group Is Leaving Its Tenants in the Dark—Literally

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Kate and Josh discuss the massive protests over the weekend and weigh in on the great Janet Mills v. Graham Platner debate.

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Josh, Joe, and Nicole discuss the Trump admin saying all their critics "hate America" and also touch on the economics of news, a troubling new NBC show, and a strange election on Long Island.

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Big Talk: Treasury Secretary Declares New War on Terror Against the Left

A man disappeared while running for office. He might still win.

On Brand with Jimmy Fallon: When It Premieres & More Details

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Kate and Josh discuss the upcoming No Kings "terrorist rally" and the latest from the corrupt Supreme Court.

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Josh and Joe introduce a new TPM podcast and talk about the Free Press, One Battle After Another, Eddington, and Sombreros.

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Kate and Josh analyze the oddly muted shutdown, as well as the alarming escalation of state violence in Chicago.

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Kate and Josh take stock on day one of the government shutdown.

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Kate and Josh talk Kimmel's return, the corruption of the White House and how regular people keep smacking down Trump's authoritarian attacks.

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