Just Ask the Question is a unique and provocative look at the news in today’s headlines. Playboy White House correspondent and CNN political analyst Brian Karem hosts a conversation with newsmakers across the spectrum, asking the hardest questions and engaging them in deep conversation about issues that matter to all of us. Just Ask the Question is an unedited conversation with those in the public eye who influence life in the United States. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
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Nicole Sandler has worked in radio her entire adult life. After a successful career in music radio in NY and Los Angeles (WPLJ, KLOS, KSCA and others), she returned to talk radio to host mornings on then-progressive talk WINZ/Miami. After a flip to sports, she moved to Air America Radio for a nightly show. When AAR went off the air on Jan 21, 2010, Nicole Sandler moved online where she continues to question authority daily at nicolesandler.com.
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Hosted by blogger and author Kimberley A. Johnson.'Start Me Up' isn't just any other podcast. I'm willing to call BS when I see it and I don't care if it's coming from a rightwinger or a self-professed bleedingheart liberal. I'm not always politically correct and I'm a huge fan of loose talk and salty language. Sarcasm is guaranteed and political correctness will be at a minimum. This podcast is for anyone who wants to listen to compelling conversations with a variety of guests about current ...
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Stuttering John Melendez from The Howard Stern & Jay Leno show fame becomes a Democratic Political Pundit after prank calling the idiot known as Donald Trump. Now he focuses on taking down the corrupt, Fascist, lying, Party known as the GQP.
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Chip Franklin is an award-winning writer, talk show host, filmmaker, comedian, and musician. A twenty five-year veteran of talk radio, Chip’s also been awarded the National Murrow Award for writing and overall excellence. In addition, Franklin has been honored by The New York Festival for his unconventional coverage of The Democratic and Republican conventions and received more than 30 AP awards for writing and broadcasting. Chip has written for Steve Allen, Jay Leno, and even renowned physi ...
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20241015 Three Weeks To Go with Brian Karem on the Nicole Sandler Show
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We are now three weeks away from election day with, literally, the world at stake. Today, I welcome journalist, author, podcaster, White House Correspondent and musician with the perfect snarky sense of humor, Brian Karem, back to the show. We'll delve into opposite world and beyond, including that very weird Town Hall Meeting turned disco dance pa…
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Start Me Up: Brian J. Karem
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Brian Karem is a White House Columnist and his latest book is titled Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. He's a political analyst for Salon and hosts the "Just Ask The Question" podcast. Topics: Brian weighs in on Harris doing more interviews; the Harris campaign has the momentum, Trump is desperate and begging fo…
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20241017 Thursdays with Down with Tyranny 's Howie Klein on the Nicole Sandler Show
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The end of this seemingly interminable election season is in sight... less than three weeks away. As important as it is to elect Kamala Harris & Time Walz as POTUS & VPOTUS, it's just as important to give them a Democratic controlled Congress so they can actually get meaningful work done. Today's Thursday, so we'll talk with Howie Klein of Down wit…
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Start Me Up: Jennifer Taylor-Skinner
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Jennifer Taylor-Skinner is a writer, essayist, and creator & host of the award-winning podcast, The Electorette—one of the longest-running feminist podcasts, offering analyses and solutions to the world's biggest political and social challenges, all through the lens of women. Topics: Trump's campaign is in freefall, he had a disastrous Town Hall in…
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UFO's, Paul McCartney, and May Pang - What happened during Lennon's "Lost Weekend"?
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In this engaging conversation, host Brian Karem speaks with May Pang, who shares her unique experiences with John Lennon during the 'Lost Weekend' period. May provides insights into John's personality, his humor, and their life together, including a memorable UFO sighting. She also discusses her journey into the rock and roll scene, her first meeti…
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20241016 Healthcare on the Bus w Laura Packard & SCOTUS in Session w Lisa Graves on the Nicole Sandler Show
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It's a busy show today. While I was out in moving hell, the new term of the Supreme Extreme Court got underway. Today, our favorite legal expert Lisa Graves (DoJ & Senate veteran) joins in to let us know what's at stake at the court. We'll also check in with Heathcare advocate Laura Packard who's currently on a Protect Our Care national bus tour wh…
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20241014 We're Back and in the Home Stretch on the Nicole Sandler Show
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We are moved. Well, we're out of the old house and all our stuff is at the new place. Now we get to put it all together. My first task was rebuilding my studio. I somehow got it working well enough last Wednesday to interview Christopher Steele, and it crapped out on my on Friday while taping our Emptywheel Friday show with Marcy Wheeler.So, I rebu…
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Just Ask the Press - Trump's lies, Harris's enthusiasm, and the damn polls
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In this episode of 'Just Ask the Press', host Brian Karem, along with John T. Bennett and Mark Zaid, delve into the current political landscape, focusing on Trump's rallies, his controversial statements, and the implications of a potential second Trump administration. They discuss Biden's responses to misinformation, the media's coverage of Hurrica…
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20241011 Emptywheel Fridays on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Our move to a new home is almost complete, and things at the show should be back to our usual state of quasi-controlled chaos. Though I had the new studio somehow run smoothly for the Christopher Steele interview on Wednesday, the gremlins decided to make an appearance during today's taping with Marcy Wheeler. So... it starts out ok, albeit with aw…
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Start Me Up: D. Knight
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D. Knight is the host of the Pardon the Insurrection Podcast. Topics: We discuss the idea of a possible silent majority: will there be massive support for Harris that isn't being measured, or is the race as close as legacy media tells us? Independent media is on the rise; The Harris campaign messaging is what Democratic voters have been waiting to …
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20241009 About that Dossier with Christopher Steele on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Moving a full house, even just seven miles, is a major undertaking. I'll tell you all about it when time permits. I'm back today for an important interview.... Christopher Steele will join me right at the top of the show. Yes, the man behind the infamous dossier has written a book. UNREDACTED: RUSSIA, TRUMP, AND THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY hit shelves …
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Just Ask the Press - VP Debate, Hurricane Misinformation, Widening Worldwide Conflicts
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This week on Just Ask the Press Brian, John and Mark break down the headlines.Brian Karem
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20241004 Emptywheel Fridays on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net joins Nicole Sandler every Friday for a spirited and no-holds-barred discussion about our world and what happened in it throughout the week.Today, it's Jack Smith's brief explaining to the court why the former guy's actions on and around January 6 do not fall under the heading of "official presidential business" and …
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20241003 Thursdays with Howie Klein on the Nicole Sandler Show
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It's Thursday and Howie Klein of Down With Tyranny is back with us this week. We have lots to talk about from the Veep debate and just how creepy JD Vance is... and we'll get a status update on how the Blue America PAC endorsed candidates are faring. Plus a farewell to another friend. Getting old sucks, but it beats the alternative, I guess.…
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Start Me Up: Rachel Bitecofer
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Democratic Strategist Rachel Bitocofer is back. She's the author of Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game. Topics: What Democrats are getting right in their messaging and how they can improve; the importance of down-ballot voting AND messaging; how the latest Jack Smith filing could affect the electi…
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20241002 About Last Night's VP Debate on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Last night we saw the first and only Vice Presidential debate of the season, and probably the last one for either VP or POTUS this time around. I'll share some clips and take your calls if you have a burning question or comment... (Thom Hartmann was scheduled on today's show, but less than an hour before showtime, his wife emailed me to say he has …
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Uncovering the Impact: Tom Ortenberg on Distributing the new Trump biopic 'The Apprentice'
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In this conversation, Brian Karem speaks with Tom Ortenberg about the challenges of distributing the film 'The Apprentice,' which explores the relationship between Donald Trump and Roy Cohn. Ortenberg discusses the film's reception at Cannes, the corporate cowardice in Hollywood that led to its initial distribution struggles, and the importance of …
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20241001 Veep Debate Prep with Digby on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Hopefully the gremlins have been eradicated and we're firing on all cylinders today...Governor, Coach and our next VP Tim Walz is in the spotlight today as tonight, he'll face JD Vance (or whatever he's calling himself today) in their only debate tonight.Trump is showing us how deranged, disoriented and demented he is every time he opens his mouth.…
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20240930 I'm Back Today along with the Fu&%ing News -Nicole Sandler Show
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My long housing hell nightmare is almost over! I'm back live today and boy do I have a story to share with you! I'll fill you in on why I was out all last week and why I'm doing so much better today. Then, as it's Monday, we'll visit with Jonathan Larsen, proprietor of TheFuckingNews.substack.com (along with JonathanLarson.substack.com) who helps u…
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20240927 Emptywheel Fridays on the Nicole Sandler Show
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I've been off the air all week due to the housing hell we're in. Long story short -- the place we had lined up to move into on Monday was yanked out from under us Saturday evening for no reason (I'll share all when this is over), so we've been frantically looking all week. We have to be out of here next week, and I've been dealing with panic attack…
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Unraveling Media Narratives: Joel Rubin's Insights on the Middle East and Ukraine Conflicts
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Joel Ruben joins us again this week! In this conversation, Brian Karem and Joel Rubin discuss the recent political debates, focusing on the performances of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, particularly regarding foreign policy issues such as Afghanistan and the Middle East. They analyze the implications of Trump's statements and the challenges of ac…
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Just Ask the Press - Mark Robinson, Religious fundamentalism, and the Press
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This week John Fugelsang joins the podcast! Brian, John and John discuss a range of pressing topics, including the controversial remarks made by North Carolina's Mark Robinson, the implications of escalating violence in the Middle East, and the challenges faced by the press in covering modern politics. They also delve into the intersection of relig…
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20240920 Emptywheel Fridays on the Nicole Sandler Show
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One more piece of business before the weekend officially begins... our weekly get-together with Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net during which we discuss much of what happened during the week. As usual, there was no shortage of insanity to talk about.
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20240919 Thursdays with Howie Klein on the Nicole Sandler Show
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It's Thursday, so time to get together with Howie Klein of DownwithTyranny.com and the Blue America PAC...And North Carolina has a Mark Robinson problem.
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Uncovering the Truth: 'Havana Syndrome' - Separating Fact from Fiction with FOIA Attorney Mark Zaid
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This week we have an exclusive special! Brian Karem and Mark Zaid delve into the complexities surrounding Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs), often referred to as Havana Syndrome. They discuss the origins of the term, the role of the CIA, recent FOIA requests, and the ongoing debate about the legitimacy of these incidents. Zaid emphasizes the need f…
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20240918 They're Here (But Aren't Eating Our Pets) on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Yes, we're talking aliens today.. the extra-terrestrial sort, (non human intelligence in Pentagon-speak) and they're not eating our pets either, or so it seems.There's news today... from the Fed cutting interest rates by 1/2 point, Teamsters won't make a presidential endorsement (!WTAF?), Republicans again said NO IVF for you, Sarah Huckabooboo tri…
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20240917 Fun Civics for Adults on Nat'l Voter Registration Day on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Today is National Voter Registration Day, so I'll help you remember to check your registration! Actor and all-around talented guy Jason Kravits joins in to talk about his Schoolhouse Rock-inspired video about Project 2025 (and more), and we'll get a primer on how to stop voter harassment and intimidation at the polls from the people at Vote, Run, L…
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20240916 It's Monday with Jonathan Larsen's Fu$&ing News on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Every Monday we check in with Jonathan Larsen who tells us what's happening in our world at thefuckingnews.substack.com. Here at the Nicole Sandler Show, we use language like that, but apparently some are squeamish about expletives, so Jonathan is launching a second substack newsletter. He'll fill us in on that today, along with more important news…
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Just Ask the Press - The Harris/Trump Debate, The GOP's future, and Ukraine
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In this weeks episode, Brian Karem, John T. Bennett, and Mark Zaid discuss the recent debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, highlighting key moments, reactions, and implications for the upcoming election. They analyze the performance of both candidates, the public's response, and the fallout from the debate, including endorsements from fig…
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20240913 Emptywheel Friday - Debate Edition -- Nicole Sandler Show
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Every Friday I get to hang out with Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net, discussing much of what happened during the week. Of course, this was the week we saw the brilliance of VP Kamala Harris as she destroyed TFG in what just might be their only debate of this race. But it gave us "they're eating the dogs" and other priceless gems…
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20240912 Thursdays with Down With Tyranny's Howie Klein on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Howie Klein is here today. In addition to the debate and the strange political bedfellows that have emerged in this election cycle, we'll also discuss the disconnect that finds tens of millions of Americans still supporting and voting for the convicted felon, adjudicated rapist, known conman and pathological liar (I could go on, but you get the ide…
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Start Me Up: Writer, Sarah Wood
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Writer Sarah Wood is back! That wonderful, fabulous, historic presidential debate! We're still on a high and we celebrate all of the Harris goodness; Trump was humiliated on the world stage--in a way we've never witnessed--and from what we've seen of him to date, it's a good guess he'll spiral into an even more deplorable version of himself before …
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20240911 Now THAT was a Debate on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Talk about a complete 180. Donald Trump was decimated in last night's debate with VP Kamala Harris. Today, I'll share some of the highs and the lows of what might be the only the time these two debate ahead of the 2024 presidential elections... We call it 100% for Harris (Trump is toast!)
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Sean Astin on Rudy, Politics, His Dad, and the Power of Empathy
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This week actor and political activist Sean Astin joins us to discuss his career and the impact of his roles, particularly in the movie 'Rudy.' He shares personal stories about the influence of his father, actor John Astin, and the advice he received from him. They also touch on the power of movies and music to connect with people and the importanc…
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20240910 PreDebate Movie Time: UNTRUTH with Dan Partland on the Nicole Sandler Show
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As we prepare for tonight's debate between the Vice President and the former guy, we'll chat with director Dan Partland. Dan returns to the show four years after his first appearance here. The occasion is the release of the latest film he directed, UNTRUTH: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TRUMPISM. The first time he was here, the film UNFIT: The Psychology of Do…
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20240909 The Fu&%ing News Monday on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Mondays are difficult by definition, soo we get our news with a bit of snark with Jonathan Larsen who delivers the news to us every morning from thefuckingnews.substack.com and discusses it with us Monday afternoons on the show. Today... about those Kamala Harris endorsements from Liz & Dick Cheney! And what about the rest of the Republicans???…
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Ep : 289 - Just Ask the Press - The Presidential debate, The Gun control debate, and FOIA
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In this episode of Just Ask the Press, Tom Arnold is back to Join Brian and the gang! They discuss various topics including the upcoming presidential debate, the delay of Donald Trump's sentencing, and the endorsement of Dick Cheney. They also touch on the importance of reaching undecided voters and the impact of access and FOIA requests on the rac…
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20240906 Emptywheel Fridays on the Nicole Sandler Show
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It's Friday! Although this was a short week, there was no shortage of news to discuss with Marcy Wheeler today... The fall season of the Trump Trials has begun. Trump was in court this morning to appeal the verdict in the first E. Jean Carroll case. Yesterday Judge Chutkan issued her scheduling order for the next developments in Trump's Jan 6 trial…
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20240905 Thursday with News, Spocko & Dave the Worm from RFK Jr's Brain- Nicole Sandler Show
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Sorry for my absence yesterday... still feeling the effects of a nasty infection from a few weeks ago, and trying to listen to my body and take better care of myself. Getting old sucks, but it beats the alternative! Anyway, I'm back today (with a follow up appointment with my doctor scheduled for tomorrow afternoon). It's Thursday, so Howie Klein i…
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20240903 Hitting the Home Stretch with Will Bunch on the Nicole Sandler Show
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Both the Democratic and Republican conventions are in the rear view mirror, and we made it through Labor Day, so we're now officially in the home stretch of the 2024 presidential election cycle. In two months and two days Nov 5 arrives, whether or not we're ready.Today, we'll take a look at some of the news made over the Labor Day holiday weekend. …
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Start Me Up: Stephanie Dominguez Walton
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Steph is BACK and we had SO MUCH FUN! Steph is one of my best friends. She works for Planned Parenthood and had the opportunity to go to the DNC this year. We had such an optimistic and hilarious conversation about Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, the future of American democracy and how good it feels to get back to hope and joy. I spill a little tea at th…
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Ep: 288 - Just Ask the Press - Misleading headlines, Misleading politicians, and sticking to policy
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In this conversation, Brian and the guys discuss various news topics, including Vice President Harris' first interview on CNN, Donald Trump's controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery, and JD Vance's speech at a firefighters union event. They analyze Harris' interview, noting that she performed well and didn't give Trump any ammunition. Th…
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20240830 Emptywheel Fridays on the Nicole Sandler Show
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We wrap up each week with Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net and a review of all that happened that week.Today it's Jack Smith's superseding indictment (predicted by Marcy last week), plus the big boring CNN interview, the Arlington Cemetery photo op debacle, RFk Jr & Tusli Gabbard and lots more...
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20240829 Thursdays with Howie Klein (& FL's Ben Braver Too) on the Nicole Sandler Show
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For the past dozen or so years, I've had a weekly conversation with my old friend Howie Klein who blogs at DownWithTyranny.com and runs the Blue America PAC, identifying and supporting progressive candidates up and down the ballot all over the country. Howie returns today and brings with him a young candidate running for the Florida state senate, B…
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