Best Merrick Garland Podcasts (2024)

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Sarah Kendzior on Merrick Garland’s Delay in Prosecuting Trump Laid Groundwork to Establish His Mafia State 17:59

6h ago17:59

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Interview with Sarah Kendzior, author, "They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent," and "Hiding in Plain Sight," conducted by Scott Harris. Sarah Kendzior discusses her views on the outcome of the 2024 election, with a focus on Biden Attorney General Merrick Garland and the DOJ’s 2 1/2 year delay to prosecute Trump for his cou…

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Sen. Chris Murphy on the Election and the End of Neoliberalism 28:30

1h ago28:30

28:30

Harry talks with Sen. Chris Murphy about a range of subjects, including his recent reelection, his favorite book, and his annual walks across Connecticut. They focus mainly however on Murphy’s thoughts about the reasons for the Democrats 2024 defeat. Murphy had argued that the Democratic Party was ignoring a crisis staring it in the face, born of t…

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Proposed House Bill Would Give Trump Powerful Weapon to Attack his Enemies 15:08

5h ago15:08

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Interview with Cody Bloomfield, Communications Director with the group Defending Rights and Dissent, conducted by Scott Harris. Cody Bloomfield discusses the recent House defeat of The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, and the likelihood this legislation that would permit the Treasury Dept. to revoke the tax-exempt s…

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Trump’s Bizarre, Unqualified Cabinet Picks Meet Little GOP Resistance 19:27

5h ago19:27

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Interview with Coleen Rowley, a retired FBI agent who was named one of TIME magazine’s Persons of the Year in 2002 for exposing and sharing some of the FBI's 9/11 intelligence failures, and a member of Veterans for Peace, conducted by Scott Harris. Coleen Rowley discusses Donald Trump’s picks for various cabinet positions thus far, i.e. Florida Sen…

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Post-Election Analysis: How Democrats’ Failures Helped Traitor Trump to Win 24:25

6h ago24:25

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Interview with Rachel Bitecofer, is a political scientist, election forecaster, political strategist and author of the book, "Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game," conducted by Scott Harris." Rachel Bitecofer discusses her analysis on how/why Trump won the election, the Democrats’ misunderstanding …

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EP. 173: Julie and Liz talk to Christopher Kuehne, decorated combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient and J6 political prisoner 1:19:38

21h ago1:19:38

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Julie and Liz talk to Christopher Kuehne a decorated combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient and J6 political prisoner. GIVE SEND GO Christopher Kuehne on Twitter/X Annette Kuehne on Twitter/XBy Julie and Liz

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Will the Supreme Court Stand Up to Trump? 35:04

2h ago35:04

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Harry speaks with Constitutional scholar and Supreme Court expert Steve Vladeck about the seeds of a fundamental crisis in American political life. The Supreme Court rebuffed Trump at least some in his first term. But now Trump is a lame duck and a lawless cynic, and it’s not hard to envision as ignoring even a mandate from the Supreme Court. Moreo…

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The Gaetz of Hell 1:01:53

1d ago1:01:53

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An excellent roundtable of commentators—Heather Cox Richardson, Bill Kristol, and Mara Liasson—explains why based on the early evidence, Trump 2.0 poses grave risks to the rule of law & the national security. He has advanced a series of gonzo nominations for key administration positions that as much as dare the Senate to cross him. And he is making…

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Ep. 172: Julie and Liz ponder if there's such a thing as too much winning and discuss Trump's cabinet nominations 1:07:12

6d ago1:07:12

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Julie and Liz ponder if there's such a thing as too much winning and discuss Trump's cabinet nominations.By Julie and Liz

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Rick Wilson Breaks It Down and Looks Ahead 40:55

6h ago40:55

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Harry sits down with Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project and a former Republican political strategist who did as much as anyone to warn the country of the dangers of a Trump presidency, including creating and distributing a dazzling series of ads that brought home Trump’s essential know-nothingness, hypocrisy, and wickedness. The two beg…

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Immigrant Advocacy Groups Vow to Resist Trump’s Mass Deportation Pledge 13:49

4h ago13:49

13:49

Interview with Dulce Guzman, executive director of Alianza Americas talks about her groups' recent call for justice and unity, conducted by Scott Harris. Dulce Guzman’s recent call for justice and unity after Donald Trump’s election victory, and nationwide preparations are being made to resist Trump’s campaign pledge to deport 11+ million immigrant…

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Assessing Media’s Failures in Covering the 2024 Election 18:50

4h ago18:50

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Interview with Victor Pickard, C. Edwin Baker professor of media policy and political economy and co-director at the Media, Inequality & Change Center at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, conducted by Scott Harris. Victor Pickard assesses corporate media’s coverage of the 2024 election with a focus on the decline …

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Kamala Harris’ Defeat Linked to Ignoring Working-Class Economic Discontent 18:27

4h ago18:27

18:27

Interview with Branko Marcetic, a Jacobin magazine staff writer and author of "Yesterdays Man: The Case Against Joe Biden," conducted by Scott Harris. Branko Marcetic examines why Vice President Kamala Harris lost the election to twice impeached, convicted felon and coup plotting insurrectionist Donald Trump, with a focus on the Democrat’s failure …

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How Will Members of Trump’s Cult Respond to His Election Win 27:35

4h ago27:35

27:35

Interview with Steven Hassan, a mental health professional, author, and one of the nation's foremost deprogrammers who have helped people leave destructive cults, conducted by Scott Harris. Steven Hassan talks about the new edition of his book, “The Cult of Trump,” and the impact Donald Trump’s election victory will have on the president-elect hims…

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Apocalypse: Now. 1:00:24

3d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

A welter of emotions—disappointment, anger, shellshock, bewilderment—jockey for attention in the wake of Donald Trump’s decisive victory. How did the American people select a constitutional villain they know so well, who has promised an even more lawless and destructive second term? A great group of thoughtful and trenchant commentators—Senator Bar…

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Legal, but not Legitimate 44:19

12d ago44:19

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Harry unpacks Trump’s victory with Mike Podhorzer, founder of the Analyst Institute and the Defend Democracy Project and perhaps the nation’s #1 authority on polls and their foibles. Podhorzer resists the conventional wisdom that the election result is best explained by demographic shifts among certain voters such as Hispanic men or white women. If…

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Election Outcome will Decide Future of Social Security and Medicare 15:52

7d ago15:52

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Interview with Alex Lawson Executive Director of Social Security Works, conducted by Scott Harris. Alex Lawson talks about his work ahead of the election to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare, with a focus on opposing Trump – GOP proposed cuts to benefits, and support for updating the Social Security COLA formula, V.P. Harris’ prop…

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Disinformation Floods US Election Campaign Fueling Distrust in Government and Inciting Violence 18:31

7d ago18:31

18:31

Interview with Nora Benavidez, senior counsel and director of digital justice and civil rights with the media democracy group Free Press, conducted by Scott Harris. Nora Benavidez discusses the important issues examined in Free Press’ recent reports on how social media platforms have degraded or abandoned content moderation, creating an environment…

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Trump’s Misogyny and Role in Eliminating Reproductive Rights Have Made Women’s Votes Pivotal in Determining Presidential Election Winner 18:48

7d ago18:48

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Interview with Amanda Marcotte, a senior politics writer at Salon.com, author of "Troll Nation: How the Right Became Trump-Worshipping Monsters" and publishes the biweekly politics newsletter, Standing Room Only, conducted by Scott Harris. Amanda Marcotte discusses election issues including the critical role the gender gap will play in the election…

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Democrats Should Worry that Biden-Harris Gaza Policy Will Lose Votes in Must-Win Battleground States 25:11

7d ago25:11

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Interview with Richard Eskow, host and managing editor of "The Zero Hour" and the lead writer for Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign. He recently wrote the piece "Dems Are Afraid Gaza Will Cost Them the Election. They're Not Afraid Enough," conducted by Scott Harris. Richard Eskow discusses the Biden/Harris administration’s position on Isra…

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Ep. 171: Julie and Liz talk about the re-election of Donald J. Trump 1:06:22

15d ago1:06:22

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Julie and Liz talk about the re-election of Donald J. Trump.By Julie and Liz

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Turning Never Trump 1:06:49

16d ago1:06:49

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Harry sits down in a live conversation with Bill Kristol, one of the most influential voices in America political life for the last 35 years and a veteran of high official service in two Republican administrations. Kristol was an early and ardent opponent of Donald Trump and a founder of Republicans for the Rule of Law. Harry and he talk about his …

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Bridging in a Purple Town, Featuring john a. powell by Isabelle Barbour 28:43

14d ago28:43

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What do you do when you are in a town that is politically polarized? Join Isabelle as she navigates bridging in a purple town. john a. powell, director of the Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley, provides sage advice to help Isabelle along.By Isabelle Barbour

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Margin of Fuhrer 56:45

10d ago56:45

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For the last episode of the 2024 presidential campaign, a stellar roundtable of David Frum, Jen Rubin and Stuart Stevens wrestles with Trump’s over-the-top vicious rhetoric and considers whether the country may be on the precipice of electing a fascist. We go on to consider the strange late-campaign factor of Elon Musk, and move to Harris’s closing…

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Ep. 170: Julie and Liz talk about Trump's garbage truck, Biden eating babies and election predictions/state of play 55:55

21d ago55:55

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Julie and Liz talk about Trump's garbage truck, Biden eating babies and election predictions/state of play.By Julie and Liz

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If Kamala Wins, Trump-GOP Have a Plan to Subvert Election Outcome 15:15

19d ago15:15

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Interview with Teddy Wilson, a journalist and researcher on the U.S. radical right, conducted by Scott Harris. Teddy Wilson discusses the threat posed to the 2024 presidential election by Republican operatives, including the American First Legal Foundation, which are filing multiple lawsuits and laying the groundwork to challenge county and state e…

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New Book ‘Vigilante Nation’ Describes MAGA’s State-Based Attack on Democracy 21:02

14d ago21:02

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Interview with David Noll, associate dean for faculty research and development and a professor of law at Rutgers University, conducted by Scott Harris David Noll discusses his new book, “Vigilante Nation: How State- Sponsored Terror Threatens Our Democracy,” co-written with UCLA professor of law Jon Michaels, which examines Trump/Republican electio…

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Michelle Obama Powerfully Addresses What’s at Stake for Reproductive Rights in U.S. Election An excerpt of former first lady Michelle Obama's speech delivered in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Oct. 26 14:36

14d ago14:36

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An excerpt of former first lady Michelle Obama's speech delivered in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Oct. 26th, 2024. Michelle Obama powerfully spoke about the issue of reproductive rights and what’s at stake in the 2024 election, directly addressing the urgency of the issue for men, whose wives, sisters, mothers, cousins, aunts and girlfriends’ lives are j…

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Media’s Credulous Coverage of Trump’s Candidacy is Journalistic Malpractice 26:42

14d ago26:42

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Interview with Chris Lehmann, DC Bureau chief for The Nation magazine and a contributing editor at The Baffler, conducted by Scott Harris Chris Lehmann discusses his recent article, “The Press Needs to Start Taking Trump Literally,” addressing the media’s coverage of Trump’s unhinged and dangerous comments pronouncing Jan. 6 as “a day of love,” cal…

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The Speaker is In The House! 52:45

21d ago52:45

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As part of the Talking San Diego series, Harry sits down with Nancy Pelosi for a wide-ranging conversation centering on her new book, “The Art of Power.” Pelosi takes us through her entry into Congress as a 46-year-old housewife through the great legislative triumphs of her tenure as speaker, clearly among the most successful in American history. S…

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Margin of Terror 56:37

17d ago56:37

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Going into the campaign’s last week, there is a mile-wide chasm between the candidates in their messages & styles, but not a millimeter between them in the popular vote polls. Harris’s closing argument is emphasizing the grave dangers Trump presents to constitutional rule, but it’s not clear it’s getting through to any new voters. A fantastic round…

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