Episodes

  • Amanda Carpenter: Get With the Program, Already

    Amanda Carpenter: Get With the Program, Already
    Sep 27 2024
    If Mitt Romney and Mike Pence really want to have influence over a future GOP, then they need to join the Cheneys in what may be the greatest cross-partisan movement in history. Meanwhile, the MAGA retribution agenda keeps ramping up, we need more Mark Cuban, and Kamala hits the border.

    Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller for the weekend podcast.

    show notes

    Mark Cuban on Theo Von's podcast
    Amanda's analysis of the authoritarian playbook
    Tim's playlist
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    54 mins
  • Pete Buttigieg and A.B. Stoddard: Talk Is Cheap

    Pete Buttigieg and A.B. Stoddard: Talk Is Cheap
    Sep 26 2024
    Trump likes to promise a manufacturing renaissance as though one isn't going on right now. But we also had a manufacturing recession when he was in office—and that was before Covid.

    Plus, Kamala hits her stride talking about her plans, Clay Higgins is a lying, racist thug, the Democratic Party keeps holding lawbreakers to account, and we can see in Elise Stefanik's eyes how much she is faking it.

    Pete Buttigieg and A.B. Stoddard join Tim Miller.
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    53 mins
  • Dana Milbank: Fools on the Hill

    Dana Milbank: Fools on the Hill
    Sep 25 2024
    The current Congress is the most do-nothingest since 1861—when the Union was falling apart right before the Civil War. Speaker Mike Johnson is completely beholden to Trump, Republicans used Russian propaganda for their sham impeachment effort against Biden, and a clown car of Santos-style fakers are cruising to reelection. Plus, the prospect for chaos post-election is high if Trump loses. Dana Milbank joins Tim Miller.

    show notes

    Dana's new book, "Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theorists, and Dunces Who Burned Down the House"
    Will's piece that Tim mentioned
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    41 mins
  • Michael Medved: America Is No Accident

    Michael Medved: America Is No Accident
    Sep 24 2024
    Longtime conservative talk show host Michael Medved believes America was chosen for a special mission—Republicans used to understand that, but now it's the Democrats who are carrying on the patriotic, 'morning in America' idea. Meanwhile, fiscal conservatives shrug over Trump's promised tariffs, and the architect of Project 2025 reportedly killed his neighbor's dog with a shovel. Michael Medved joins Tim Miller.

    show notes:

    Screenshot of National Review's 2016 cover, "Against Trump"
    Michael's daily show
    Abridged version of Michael's show
    Michael's 'American Miracle' podcastMichael's book, "The American Miracle"
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    53 mins
  • Bill Kristol: Trump's Just A Huckster at Heart

    Bill Kristol: Trump's Just A Huckster at Heart
    Sep 23 2024
    Melania is selling Christmas ornaments, while Trump is offering up 99.9% silver coins—the vibe feels more like a going out of business sale than heading back to the White House. But then again, a new bearish NYT poll is worrisome, especially after a bullish one from NBC on Sunday. Plus, Kamala gets a chance to call Trump a ‘chicken’ for ducking a second debate, and the post-modern relativism of Republicans.

    Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller.
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    43 mins
  • Peter Hamby: Living the Racist Porn Message Board Life

    Peter Hamby: Living the Racist Porn Message Board Life
    Sep 20 2024
    Mark Robinson thinks so much about porn, he wouldn't have enough head space or time to do the job of being North Carolina's governor. Meanwhile, the "Black Nazi" calls trans people and gays filthy. Plus, Kamala's confidence on the trail, the absurdity of the Trump campaign thinking she delivered a gun gaffe —and white people varietals in PA, WI, and NC.

    Peter Hamby joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.

    show notes

    Tim Walz talking to high school bros
    More Walz showing how to talk to voters
    Neil King's book, "American Ramble"
    Tim's playlist
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    51 mins
  • Sam Stein and Susanne Craig: Look Beyond the Polls

    Sam Stein and Susanne Craig: Look Beyond the Polls
    Sep 19 2024
    We're swimming in polling data, but we should also consider that Kamala has more money and a superior ground game. On the other hand though, she doesn't have a spouse promoting nude modeling experience. Plus, the sweeping narrative behind the 'Lucky Loser' who squandered his father's fortune.

    Susanne Craig and Sam Stein join Tim Miller.

    show notes
    Susanne's new book about Trump, "Lucky Loser"
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    50 mins
  • Tom Nichols: The Cat Was in the Basement

    Tom Nichols: The Cat Was in the Basement
    Sep 18 2024
    JD Vance thought he had confirmation of his Haitian migrant conspiracy when a Springfield, OH resident filed a police report about her missing cat. But Miss Sassy was just in the basement, safe and sound. More seriously, Vance and Trump want everyone who's not on their team to shut up, so they can rile up their supporters and prime people for violence. Meanwhile, has the MAGA duo become such losers that even Joe Rogan and the bro-sphere have had enough?

    Tom Nichols joins Tim Miller.

    show notes:

    Tom on Trump using an assassination attempt to inflame politics
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    54 mins