The Republicans elevated fringe players who have no interest in governing, and now they don't have enough members to get the House functioning again.

Tom Nichols: Testing the System 'Til It Breaks

Tim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community. Every weekday we provide insightful analysis, political hot-takes, an unabashed defense of liberal democracy and long-form interviews that cut through the "both-sides" BS. Plus a few laughs to help you wash down the crazy.

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Donald Trump collaborated with a slimy crew to break the law, and it may have swung the 2016 election.

Ben Wittes and Ron Filipkowski: Guilty!

America is currently stuck in a negativity vibe, and it's shaping the media we consume, impacting how we look at the economy, and contributing to the anxiety of our teens.

Derek Thompson: Negativity Bias

If Trump were to win, his plans to sabotage the Justice Department and consolidate power would plunge the country into chaos.

David Frum: Complete Chaos

If persuadable voters are going to back an octogenarian, they are going to need to see less caution—and more piss and vinegar from Biden to combat Trump's "me strong, you weak" schtick.

John Heilemann: Piss and Vinegar

Nikki, you're canceled. And while Trump's flaunting his partnership with Putin and showcasing men charged with murder, the media's covering 2024 like a normal campaign.

Tom Nichols: Testing the System 'Til It Breaks

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