Episodes

  • It’s déjà tea party all over again

    It’s déjà tea party all over again
    Jun 10 2025
    Jason Dick and Jim Saksa discuss how easy it was to be angry in 2010, tea-party infused town halls, astroturf versus paid protesters, the Koch Brothers and George Soros and the wisdom of politicians reminding constituents that we're all going to die anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • The 'predicament and necessity' of documentary movies

    The 'predicament and necessity' of documentary movies
    Jun 4 2025
    Jason Dick talks to Sky Sitney, co-founder of DC/DOX, about this year's documentary festival, as well as how grants being canceled and studios pulling back on the genre are playing out as both challenge and opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • The grand tour of Washington

    The grand tour of Washington
    May 27 2025
    Jason Dick talks with former Roll Callers and current journalism professors Christina Bellantoni and Neda Semnani about the value of just talking to people, how the years change your perspective on Washington and why it's important to bear witness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • That's a lot of Supreme Court there

    That's a lot of Supreme Court there
    May 20 2025
    Jason Dick and Todd Ruger discuss their (and some public officials') race times at the ACLI Capital Challenge, then delve into the Supreme Court's internal dynamics, how its workload has evolved, what big decisions are expected before the end of the term, a little about David Souter and then cap it off with an ultra-special word of the week segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Call it the Most Not Invulnerable List

    Call it the Most Not Invulnerable List
    May 13 2025
    Jason Dick and Nathan Gonzales discuss House and Senate races that could be competitive, but aren't quite yet. Basically, what would it take for someone like Brian Fitzpatrick or Raul Ruiz to be in tough races. They also riff on how “Andor” and "Return of the Jedi” fit into this world. Seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Still vulnerable, even while batting .400

    Still vulnerable, even while batting .400
    May 8 2025
    Jason Dick, Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire discuss the first Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbents list of the 2026 cycle, why House freshman frequently have the blues and how even gobs and gobs of money can’t always buy you an election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Six degrees of 100 days ...

    Six degrees of 100 days ...
    Apr 30 2025
    How does Kevin Bacon fit into the first 100 days analysis of the Trump presidency? Jason Dick and John Bennett discuss, as well as the art of Gretchen Whitmer's non-thank you thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Golden State meets ‘Golden Age’

    Golden State meets ‘Golden Age’
    Apr 11 2025
    Jason Dick and Christina Bellantoni discuss California political leaders' approach to President Donald Trump's second term, Gov. Gavin Newsom's podcast and hair and whether we'll see more retired Dodgers run for state-wide office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
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