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How to Fix It with John Avlon

How to Fix It with John Avlon

By: The Bulwark
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Politicians, pundits, and the media spend a lot of time talking about the problems our country faces but not enough time on how to solve them. Each week, John Avlon and his guests hash out sensible and attainable solutions for some of the most vexing issues confronting our democracy—solutions that will likely emerge from the political center. Bulwark Media Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • S2 Ep31: Rural Hospitals Are the First to Go. You’re Next.

    S2 Ep31: Rural Hospitals Are the First to Go. You’re Next.
    Jul 15 2025
    John Avlon and Jonathan Cohn dive into the GOP’s renewed push to slash Medicare, exposing the real-world consequences of proposed $1 trillion cuts. What’s really at stake and why these cuts could be devastating. They unpack how these reductions would impact millions of seniors, unravel the social safety net, and fund tax breaks for the wealthy, all while political leaders try to keep it quiet.
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    30 mins
  • S2 Ep30: Will Elon's America Party Bomb Like Other Third Parties?

    S2 Ep30: Will Elon's America Party Bomb Like Other Third Parties?
    Jul 9 2025
    John Avlon joined Rick Wilson for a Substack Live on Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies. The two political veterans deliver a no-nonsense breakdown of America’s volatile political landscape. They dive into the collapse of the GOP establishment, the dangers of third-party fantasies like Elon Musk’s "America Party," and why Trumpism remains a threat to democracy. With decades of insider experience, they unpack how fear, media manipulation, and political cowardice got us here, and what it’ll take to fight back.

    Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies | Substack
    https://therickwilson.substack.com/
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    30 mins
  • S2 Ep29: Trump's Crypto Scheme Shows That We Need New Rules Now

    S2 Ep29: Trump's Crypto Scheme Shows That We Need New Rules Now
    Jul 6 2025
    John Avlon and Thomas Pacchia dive into the future of Bitcoin and crypto policy in the U.S., highlighting the regulatory confusion, partisan risks, and missed opportunities under the Biden administration. Now that Trump is embroiled in a crypto scheme, the time for talking about new rules is now.

    Guest Thomas Pacchia explains the key differences between Bitcoin and broader crypto, warns against overregulation, and makes the case for light-touch rules, tax clarity, and what Trump coin means in this moment for change.
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    45 mins
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