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2024
2024x1
Donald Trump visits the Supreme Court to remain on the ballot
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Planet America returns for a huge year, with Donald Trump visiting the Supreme Court to remain on the ballot. Also, how do the Iowa caucuses work and why do they matter? Do they still .. show full overview
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Can Trump be stopped?
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This week: Can Trump be stopped? New Hampshire may seal a deal after Iowa landslide. Also, could Biden’s strikes on Houthis be illegal? And why evangelicals worship Trump.
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Donald Trump and Nikki Haley last two standing in Republican primaries
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And then there were two: as Trump claims a second state in the New Hampshire primaries, Haley ponders the road ahead. Also, why Joe Biden’s best chance could be Donald Trump. And, is the US push for a two-state solution doomed to fail?
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Can Taylor Swift shake up the 2024 Biden-Trump rematch?
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Donald Trump racks up losses in the courtroom while ceasefire activists disrupt Joe Biden's campaign. And, as a Biden-Trump rematch looms for 2024, can Taylor Swift shake up the contest?
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Court rules Trump has no right to immunity from January 6 riots
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Could Stormy’s hush money become Trump's first big trial? Also, dead on arrival: Biden blames Trump after border bill falters. And is America risking another Forever War in the Middle East?
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Could a standoff in Texas become a constitutional crisis?
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‘Patriots’ at the border: why a stand-off in Texas could become a constitutional crisis. And it’s looking like Trump-Biden 2:0, but what do the polls say?
2024x7
'Elderly' Biden sounds out Special Counsel report
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Senior momentum: ‘Elderly’ Joe Biden hits back as the Democrats start to panic. And border farce creates chaos in Congress.
2024x8
Is Trump checking out of NATO?
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Is Trump checking out of NATO? And is Biden checking out of his mind? And with Trump leading in the polls, could Democrats dump Biden? We get the lowdown from former presidential candidate Howard Dean
2024x9
America’s economy is booming, so why isn’t Biden getting the credit?
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This week: America’s economy is booming, so why isn’t Biden getting the credit? Two leading economists weight in. And judgement day looms for Julian Assange.
2024x10
Is Navalny's death a game changer? And Donald Trump's legal woes
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Is Navalny’s death a game changer? We ask activist and Navalny friend Bill Browder. Also, half a billion dollars and counting; Trump’s legal woes rack up.
2024x11
Nikki Haley's last stand and the election conspiracies surrounding Taylor Swift
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Will South Carolina be Nikki Haley’s last stand? Also, North Korea’s war talk and do Republicans really believe Taylor Swift is rigging the election?
2024x12
What Alabama's court ruling means for IVF and Trump's prosecutors caught in a lie?
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Politics or science? What Alabama’s court ruling means for IVF. Also, have Trump’s prosecutors in Georgia been caught in a lie?
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Trump receives special treatment and could Gaza cost Biden the election?
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Justice delayed, or justice denied? Trump gets special treatment from the Supreme Court. Also, Mitch McConnell’s controversial legacy and could the ‘Uncommitted Vote’ over Gaza cost Biden the election?
2024x14
Super Tuesday sets stage for Donald Trump-Joe Biden rematch
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Trump dominates Super Tuesday, plus Biden’s big moment. Whitehouse speechwriter Jim Fallows weighs in on a high stakes State of the Union.
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Joe Biden takes on Donald Trump in feisty State of the Union
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Biden takes on Trump in feisty State of the Union, but is it enough? And meet the Republican candidate who says feminism is the work of the devil.
2024x16
Could a third-party campaign tip the balance to Donald Trump?
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Could a third-party campaign tip the balance to Donald Trump? Polls suggest ‘No Labels’ could seal Joe Biden’s fate.
2024x17
RFK Jr's controversial VP shortlist and will TikTok be banned?
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RFK Jr’s controversial VP shortlist, the attempt to ban TikTok and the meltdown over Biden’s ‘secret migrant flights’
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Factchecking Trump's 'bloodbath' speech and his mounting legal fees
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Factchecking Trump’s ‘bloodbath’ speech. Plus, the battle over the former president’s mounting legal fees and the politician who went to jail while in office.
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Do facts stand a chance against spin and fake news?
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We ask an expert about spin and facts. Also, the crime wave that wasn’t and why the Buckeye state is up for grabs.
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Could the Sunshine State become a swing state again?
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With abortion and marijuana on the ballot, could the Sunshine State become a swing state again? We ask Anna Hochkammer from the Florida Women’s Freedom Coalition and political scientist Professor Aubrey Jewett.
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Biden’s last Democratic presidential rival Marianne Williamson on the campaign
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Biden’s last remaining Democratic presidential rival Marianne Williamson tells John and Chas why she’s still in the race. And we ask national security expert Mackenzie Eaglen what a .. show full overview
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Donald Trump's historic criminal trial gets underway
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Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial gets underway, but is it “rigged”? John and Chas ask Judge Shira Scheindlin. Also, is Arizona’s abortion ban a gift for the Biden campaign?
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What happens next for Donald Trump's hush-money trial?
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Defendant in chief; with all 12 jurors seated, what’s next for Trump’s hush-money trial? We ask former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks. Also, the ‘Great Dechurching’ - why millions of Americans have stopped going to church.
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A tabloid king takes the stand in Donald Trump’s hush money trial
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“Catch and Kill”: A tabloid king takes the stand in Trump’s hush money trial. And speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to stand up for Ukraine.
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Key takeaways from Donald Trump's hush-money trial
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Supreme Court to the rescue? The key takeaways from Donald Trump’s immunity case. Also, protests and arrests as campus tensions escalate.
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US President Joe Biden makes big changes before time runs out
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Biden makes some big changes before time runs out, but is he risking black lives because he wants black votes? And why puppy-slayer Kristi Noem is unlikely to be Trump’s running mate.
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Gone to pot… will Biden’s marijuana-move save his campaign?
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Gone to pot… will Biden’s marijuana-move save his campaign? Also, RFK Jr’s “no spoiler” election plot, the racist rant that wasn’t and ….odour in the court: is Trump letting it rip during his trial?
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Trump’s hush-money trial gets very Stormy
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Trump’s hush-money trial gets very Stormy, while Kristi Noem remains in the doghouse. Also, are campus protests threatening Democrats’ re-election chances like 1968? We ask UVA’s chief political scientist Larry Sabato
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Biden’s warning to a defiant Netanyahu
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Biden’s warning to a defiant Netanyahu. Also, with six months to go, who is winning? Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman on the state of the Biden v Trump race. And … sex with the .. show full overview
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Untrustworthy? Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen takes the stand
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Untrustworthy? Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen takes the stand, while Republicans show they stand with Trump. Also, gold bars, bribes, and favours for Egypt: the damning evidence .. show full overview
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A front row seat to Trump’s NY trial with journalist Jonathan Alter
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A front row seat to Trump’s NY trial with journalist Jonathan Alter. Also, why the Biden-Trump debate is risky for both sides. And as immigration remains a key election issue, we look at why the southern border is moving further south
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Let the circus begin; which candidate holds the advantage heading into the debates?
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Let the circus begin; which candidate holds the advantage heading into the debates? Also, Congress erupts into chaos as MTG and AOC trade insults .. and the defense rests in the hush-money trial without Trump taking the stand.
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Nikki Haley to vote for “unhinged” Trump
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This week on the Fireside Chat, Nikki Haley to vote for “unhinged” Trump, the truth about that “Reich” video and is waning US political support for Ukraine giving Russia the upper hand? We ask war journalist Alisa Sopova.
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What happens next in Trump’s criminal trial?
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Over to the jury. After closing arguments, what happens next in Trump’s criminal trial? Also, heckles and boos at the Libertarian convention and who’s leading who in the latest swing state polls?
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Donald Trump is now a convicted felon, what does that mean for the 2024 election?
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Guilty! With Trump now a convicted felon, what does that mean for the 2024 election? John and Chas are joined by journalist and author Nick Bryant, US District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin and former Trump campaign advisor Sam Nunberg.
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Will Trump be running his election campaign behind bars?
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Will Trump be running his election campaign behind bars? We ask a New York judge. Also, Hunter Biden makes history for all the wrong reasons and Republicans accuse Dr Fauci of a Covid coverup.
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Trump steps up his VP search, so who made the short list?
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Trump steps up his VP search, so who made the short list? Also, the backlash to Biden’s immigration policy and as the battle for Kharkiv continues, Biden draws parallels between Ukraine and WW2. With guest host David Lipson.
2024x38
Did Hunter Biden go to trial because he is the president's son?
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Guilty as charged. But did Hunter Biden go to trial because he is the president’s son? We ask a former federal prosecutor. Also, the political fallout following Trump’s guilty verdict and Republicans’ field day at Biden’s D-Day
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Are black voters deserting Biden for Trump?
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Are black voters deserting Biden for Trump? Also, why the chip war is a battle for US-China supremacy and Trump advisor Steve Bannon loses his fight to avoid jail.
2024x40
Is truth dead? We ask guest Jon Ronson what makes the conspiracy theorist tick
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Is truth dead? As Alex Jones is forced to liquidate his assets, we ask guest Jon Ronson what makes the conspiracy theorist tick. Also, Trump returns to the Hill and Chas debunks some viral Biden Malarkey!
2024x51
Harris surges in polls and Trump rambles with Musk. Where does Trump go from here?
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Harris hits the road and surges in the polls, while Trump rambles with Elon and rages over crowd size. So where does Trump go from here? We ask a veteran political strategist whether Trump is just losing ground or losing the plot.
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Should Kamala talk to the press? And should Trump talk less?
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We ask Semafor’s Washington Bureau Chief Benjy Sarlin and Republican strategist Ying Ma. Also, reading between the lines of ‘fake news’ and the sudden surge of enthusiasm for the 2024 race.
2024x53
Obama and Biden hold court at the DNC as Democrats party in Chicago
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So, will Kamala Harris solve America's cost of living crisis? Former Senator Heidi Heitkamp joins John and Chas from the DNC.
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Highlights of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Kamala takes centre stage
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“Not going back.” It was the most important speech of Kamala Harris’ career, so did she meet the moment? Plus, Oprah, the Obamas, the Clintons, and Lil Jon. To discuss the key moments, .. show full overview
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RFK Jr endorses Trump while Kamala basks in post-DNC glory
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The worm has turned – RFK Jr suspends his presidential run and endorses Trump. Also, as Kamala basks in post-DNC glory, we talk to a DNC delegate who isn’t happy. John and Julia are joined by Asma Mohammed, of the ‘Uncommitted Voter Movement’.
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Kamala's first interview while Trump makes sexist remarks
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Kamala finally sits for her first interview since becoming the Democratic nominee, so how did she go? Meanwhile Trump promises to be a champion for women’s reproductive rights while he .. show full overview
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Trump under fire for stunt at Arlington and unrelenting scrutiny of Tim Walz’s past
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Trump under fire for stunt on sacred ground, but what really happened at Arlington? Also, the unrelenting scrutiny of Tim Walz’s past and could the Green Party help hand the election to Donald Trump? We ask presidential candidate Dr Jill Stein.
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Trump and Harris prepare to face off in prime time TV debate
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It’s prime time in the presidential race, as Trump and Harris prepare to face off in a TV debate that will be watched by millions. Also, the polls warning of another nail-biter election and the pro-Trump influencers being funded by Russia.
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Trump and Harris clash in a high-stakes showdown
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Join Chas and John for a presidential debate special as Trump and Harris clash in a high-stakes showdown. So, who won? We ask political strategists Brett Doster and Steve Maviglio.
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Trump's fake claim targeting immigrants and Taylor Swift's endorsement for Harris
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“They’re eating the pets!” How Trump’s fake claim targeting immigrants came back to bite him. Also, what a Taylor Swift endorsement means for Kamala Harris …. and could the debate decide .. show full overview
2024x61
Another assassination attempt on Trump, is political violence America's new normal?
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Is political violence America’s new normal? After another assassination attempt on Trump and racist attacks on immigrants, Chas and John discuss conspiracy theories and violent revenge rhetoric with expert Katherine Keneally.
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Prophet says "Harris will win" and Springfield resident tells Trump to stay away
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“Harris will win.” Why the prophet of American elections is ready to call the 2024 presidential race. Also, Springfield residents tell Trump to stay away after his baseless pet-eating .. show full overview
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Will Trump be stumped by the 'Black Nazi' in North Carolina?
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Could a ‘Black Nazi’ candidate sabotage Trump’s chances in the battleground state of North Carolina? We ask special guest and civil rights legend Rev Al Sharpton. Also, why the Veep doesn’t really help run the country and tipping’s troubling history.
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What do the polls reveal six weeks before the US Presidential Election?
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What do polls reveal six weeks before the election? Also, what it takes to win the critical Tar Heel State, the ban on deep fakes and the mystery behind a sudden drop in overdose deaths. .. show full overview
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Vance-Walz face-off in vice presidential debate but do voters even care?
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VP face-off! The highlights and the lowlights of the Vance-Walz debate, but do voters even care? Also, Trump calls for a violent purge to end crime and Hurricane Helene’s devastation becomes a political flashpoint.
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Jimmy Carter at 100 and the Senate races that will decide the next US President
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Jimmy Carter at 100: Why he was an easier person to admire than work for, according to his former White House speechwriter. Also, the Senate races that will decide what America’s next .. show full overview
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Trump teams up with Elon while misinformation surges in the presidential election
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As hurricanes batter the United States, a perfect storm of misinformation is surging. Meanwhile Trump teams up with Elon, while Harris teams up with Call Her Daddy and Melina asks why .. show full overview
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Will a bombshell claim about Trump and Putin affect Trump’s election chances?
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Will a bombshell claim about Trump and Putin affect Trump’s election chances? Also, a factcheck on Trump’s claim that Biden stole FEMA funds to pay illegal immigrants. And Call Her .. show full overview
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Trump is gaining ground, but can we believe the polls?
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rump is gaining ground, but can we believe the polls? We ask Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman.
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Early voting begins as the US election gets underway
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It’s game on as early voting begins and the election gets underway. Join Chas and John as they dissect Harris and Trump’s closing statements and explore voting in the storm-ravaged battleground state of North Carolina.
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Trump and Harris feel the heat as Elon hands out millions to swing state voters
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Trump and Harris feel the heat while Elon hands out millions to swing state voters. Meanwhile Democrats make the most of Taylor Swift’s endorsement and Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid reveals the key to winning the election.
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Former NSA director reveals insights into Trump, Obama, and Harris
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As his former Chief of Staff warns Trump is a fascist, his former NSA director reveals insights into Trump, Obama, and Harris. Will he also use the F-word? And what are the cyberthreats facing this election; will deep fakes change voters’ minds?
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A neck-and-neck sprint with less than a week until Election Day
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It’s a neck-and-neck sprint to the finish, but will the backlash over racist remarks at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally trip him up?
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Will Biden’s garbage gaffe hurt Kamala’s campaign?
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Will Biden’s garbage gaffe hurt Kamala’s campaign? Also, the 1798 law Trump wants to use to carry out mass deportations and with the bro-vote crucial to Trump’s election hopes, we ask expert Rachel Kleinfeld why young men are drifting to the right.
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Planet America Election Day Special
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Chas Licciardello and John Barron return for their fourth US Presidential Election Night Special. Joined by top shelf guests for the latest commentary and analysis of the election. The stakes couldn't be higher.
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Donald's in and Kamala's out. What happens next?
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Donald’s in, Kamala’s out. So, what happens next? Join Chas and John as they unpack the fallout from a consequential election with Republican strategist Ford O’Connell and former Democratic Senator Carol Moseley-Braun.
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Who's in Donald Trump's new cabinet and what went wrong for the Democrats?
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Team Trump Assemble! Who’s who in the new cabinet as loyalists reap their rewards. So, what went wrong for the Democrats? We ask strategist Julie Roginsky. And Chas busts some election malarkey on the 20 million ‘missing votes.
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Trump continues his campaign pledge to "shatter the deep state"
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As Trump continues his campaign pledge to “shatter the deep state,” we ask the Washington Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell why some of his staff picks are so controversial.
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Will GOP senators reject Trump's controversial cabinet picks?
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Is Bobby Kennedy unfit for office? We ask former Department of Health boss Kathleen Sebelius. Also, Trump digs in as more sexual misconduct allegations haunt Gaetz and Hegseth. Will GOP senators reject the controversial cabinet picks?
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Will Matt Gaetz's withdrawal impact Trump's other controversial picks?
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Matt Gaetz is out; will that impact Trump’s other controversial picks? We ask The Washington Post’s Liz Goodwin. And as Ukraine launches long-range missiles into Russia, we ask former US .. show full overview
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Trump's team skips background checks, Elon and Vivek's plan to fix America's debt
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Will Trump’s team get confirmed without background checks? We ask former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi. Also, Elon and Vivek’s plan to fix America’s debt, and why being president could make Trump a whole lot richer.
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A look back on an extraordinary year and a look ahead to Trump's second term
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n this final Fireside Chat of 2024, John and Chas look back on an extraordinary year with Senator Heidi Heitkamp and look ahead to Trump’s second term with Governor Jim Gilmore. Also, .. show full overview
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Is Trump’s play for Latino voters working?
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As Biden unveils his new immigration plan, we ask Lincoln Project co-founder Mike Madrid whether Trump’s play for Latino voters is working. Also, violent crime is down, but why don’t .. show full overview
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What can we expect in the Biden-Trump debate?
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The countdown is on! What can we expect in the Biden-Trump debate? Also, RFK Jr’s unusual ‘pets’ and who’s leading who in the polls and campaign cash haul.
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Face-off! Join Chas and John for a Biden-Trump debate specia
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Face-off! Join Chas and John for a Biden-Trump debate special as they unpack the good, the bad and the ugly with guests Republican strategist Liz Mair and former Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp.
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From the Trump shooting to the campaign to oust Biden
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From the Trump shooting to the campaign to oust Biden. Join Chas and John as they break down an extraordinary time in American politics and history.
2024x45
Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in. But can she beat Donald Trump?
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Chas and John dissect another extraordinary week in American politics with guests Senator Carol Moseley Braun and Whit Ayres.
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Donald Trump's chances of winning and Kamala Harris's brat summer
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Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton on Kamala and why he has no regrets about calling on Biden to quit, while former DNC Chair Howard Dean tells Planet America this is a race Democrats “will win”.
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Kamala-mentum! As election polls tighten, is Trump afraid to debate Kamala?
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What does Biden dropping out mean for third parties? We ask rival presidential candidate Cornel West. Also, JD’s couch, border czar ‘failures’ and Kamala’s high-stakes veepstakes.
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Donald Trump ramps up his attacks on Kamala
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Donald Trump ramps up his attacks on Kamala, while JD Vance continues his crusade against the childless. Meanwhile, Kamala closes the gap in the polls as the race to become her VP hits the home stretch.
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Tim Walz is Harris's VP pick. So who is the ‘nice guy’ going after Trump & Vance?
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“Let’s do this!” The Veep’s Veep is Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. So, who is the ‘nice guy’ going after ‘weird’ Trump and Vance? Also, the historic prisoner swap, the polls scrambling the .. show full overview
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Harris v Trump debate showdown confirmed
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With a Harris v Trump debate showdown is confirmed, we look at what the polls say. Pollster and former Harris staffer Joshua Doss joins the show. Also, fact-checking Republican claims .. show full overview

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