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News & Politics Podcasts
American politics is fast moving and caught up in social media and the 24 hour news cycle. This political podcast cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters, the nuts and bolts of policy, how Congress works, and how elections are won. Justin and John sit down every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss what is happening in Washington, D.C. and international affairs with leading Democrats and Republicans from Congress, members of the media, and think tanks. If you want to know what’s going on behind the scenes in a non-partisan way, this is the show for you. Listen to past episodes, sign up for our mailing list, find out how to join us live, and more at http://www.PM101.live - follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/politicsnmedia
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News & Politics Podcasts
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American politics is fast moving and caught up in social media and the 24 hour news cycle. This political podcast cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters, the nuts and bolts of policy, how Congress works, and how elections are won. Justin and John sit down every Tuesday and Thursday to discuss what is happening in Washington, D.C. and international affairs with leading Democrats and Republicans from Congress, members of the media, and think tanks. If you want to know what’s going on behind the scenes in a non-partisan way, this is the show for you. Listen to past episodes, sign up for our mailing list, find out how to join us live, and more at http://www.PM101.live - follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/politicsnmedia
Twitter:
@politicsnmedia
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English
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7742751547
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http://www.pm101.live/
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geoff@pm101.live
Episodes
Was the 2024 Democratic Convention Anything Like 1968? With Historian Michael Koncewicz
8/27/2024
The 2024 Democratic National Convention came to Chicago amid a series of strange parallels to the 1968 convention in the same city: the incumbent president withdrew from his reelection campaign, the vice president was nominated without running in the primaries, students organized a national protest movement against a war, a major candidate was shot, someone named Robert F. Kennedy was running for president.
Justin and John sit down with Michael Koncewicz, a historian at New York University, to discuss these overlaps. Michael is currently working on a biography of Tom Hayden, the anti-war activist who stood trial as one of the "Chicago 7" blamed for violence at the 1968 convention.
Duration:01:04:09
David Corn: Is JD Vance a Real Populist?
8/20/2024
Justin and John sit down with journalist David Corn, Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones and author of several books, most recently American Psychosis.
David is an expert on the history of the Republican Party and its relationship with right-wing populism. He assesses the choice of Ohio Senator JD Vance as Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate and what it means for the direction of the GOP.
Duration:00:48:56
Was Tim Walz the Right Choice for VP?
8/14/2024
Justin and John discuss the state of the presidential campaign after an incredible month of news: the Republican convention, an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, JD Vance becoming Trump's running mate, Joe Biden's retirement, and Kamala Harris's ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket.
In particular, they review the choice of Governor Tim Walz to run for vice president. Harris chose Walz ahead of Governor Josh Shapiro, who many pundits favored.
Duration:01:14:38
Why Calling Trump Republicans Weird Has Been Effective
8/7/2024
Justin sits down with Andrew Lawrence, Deputy Director of Rapid Response at Media Matters to discuss the state of the presidential election, and why labeling Trump Republicans as weird has been effective for Democrats.
Duration:00:56:08
Should Joe Biden Drop Out?
7/3/2024
After watching the Thursday night debate, Justin and John tackle the difficult question of whether Joe Biden should withdraw as a candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
Duration:01:16:50
Tara McGowan: Is Trump or Biden Winning in Digital Media?
6/28/2024
Justin and John sit down with Tara McGowen, a former political strategist, former journalist, and founder of Courier Newsroom. Tara is an expert on digital media strategy, and she assesses the strengths of Republicans and Democrats in the ever-evolving online information landscape.
Duration:00:51:55
Ken Moriyasu of Nikkei Asia: How Does Japan See the U.S. Alliance?
5/2/2024
John sits down Ken Moriyasu, Washington correspondent for Japan-based news magazine Nikkei Asia. A returning guest to PM101, Ken joins the program to discuss the U.S.-Japan alliance, a fitting topic after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's recent state visit to Washington. Ken describes the shifts in Japan's military strategy, Japanese policy towards Ukraine and Israel, how Japan is preparing for the potential return of Donald Trump, and the impact of Joe Biden's unconventional new ambassador to Tokyo, Rahm Emanuel.
Read more from Ken here: https://muckrack.com/kenmoriyasu
Duration:00:57:11
Dmitri Mehlhorn: How Can Biden Beat Trump in 2024?
4/25/2024
Justin and John sit down with Dmitri Mehlhorn, an entrepreneur, financier and political strategist. Dmitri teamed with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to launch Investing in US, a fund that supports advocacy organizations dedicated to defeating the MAGA movement. The group discuss the campaign landscape and propose creative strategies for the coming election.
Duration:00:57:43
Rachel Bitecofer: What's the Secret to a Winning Campaign?
2/8/2024
Justin and John sit down with political analyst Rachel Bitecofer. Rachel is the author of a new book titled Hit 'Em Where It Hurts, which offers advice for how Democrats can exploit negative partisanship to win in 2024.
For more on the book, visit Rachel's website: https://www.hitemwhereithurts.com/
Duration:01:07:57
Joshua Green: Have Left-Wing Populists Changed the Democratic Party Forever?
1/24/2024
John sits down with journalist and author Joshua Green, author of The Rebels, a new book on left-wing American populism. Joshua previously wrote The Devil's Bargain, which profiled Steve Bannon and the populist movement in the Republican Party. John and Joshua discuss the overlap between these two populist camps, the differences among key leaders of the progressive movement, and whether a left-wing populist candidate can win a presidential election.
Get the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/586025/the-rebels-by-joshua-green/
Duration:01:00:45
Yaroslav Trofimov: How Do Ukrainians See the War?
1/18/2024
Justin & John sit down with Yaroslav Trofimov, chief foreign-affairs correspondent at The Wall Street Journal. Yaroslav has covered wars and terrorism in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq, and now reports on a war in his own home country, Ukraine. Yaroslav's new book Our Enemies Will Vanish offers stories and lessons from the first year after Russia's massive escalation against the country.
Buy the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/731521/our-enemies-will-vanish-by-yaroslav-trofimov/
Duration:00:50:20
Michael J. Gerhardt: Does Congress Use Impeachment as the Framers Intended?
1/10/2024
To learn more about presidential impeachment, Justin and John sit down with Professor Michael J. Gerhardt, the leading scholar of American impeachment law. Gerhardt appeared as an expert witness in the impeachments of both President Trump and President Clinton, and he recently appeared as a witness in the impeachment inquiry of President Biden.
Gerhardt is the author of many books on impeachment. His latest book on the subject, The Law of Presidential Impeachment: A Guide for the Engaged Citizen was released on January 9th, 2024. Find the book at the link below.
https://nyupress.org/9781479824694/the-law-of-presidential-impeachment/
Duration:00:55:59
Aaron Rupar: What's the Outlook for Trump and Biden in 2024?
1/4/2024
Journalist Aaron Rupar joins Justin and John to discuss President Biden's accomplishments, Trump's legal troubles and what to expect in 2024.
If this conversation interests you, please check out Aaron's newsletter Public Notice here: https://www.publicnotice.co/
Duration:00:59:37
What Changes Will Javier Milei Bring to Argentina?
12/13/2023
On Sunday, December 10th, Argentina inaugurated a new president, the eccentric "anarcho-capitalist" Javier Milei. To learn about this new chapter in South American history, Justin and John sit down with Ariel González Levaggi, an academic at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina and senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Ariel describes Argentina's journey from a global economic powerhouse to a stagnant, indebted nation, explaining why voters have turned to the colorful Milei for radical solutions. He also offers some commentary on Venezuela's threats to invade Guyana in the north of the continent.
Read more from Ariel here: https://www.csis.org/people/ariel-gonzalez-levaggi
Duration:01:00:46
NYT's Astead Herndon: What Role Will Kamala Harris Play in the 2024 Campaign?
12/6/2023
Justin and John sit down with Astead Herdon, national politics reporter for The New York Times and host of the podcast “The Run-Up.” Astead recently published a major profile of Kamala Harris, including an exclusive interview he conducted with the vice president herself. With the PM101 team, he discusses his reporting on Harris, describing her difficulty building a national public persona despite her successful career as a prosecutor in California.
Find more of Astead's work here: https://www.nytimes.com/by/astead-w-herndon
Duration:00:59:11
How Has the Media Reshaped Politics? Part 1 with Beyond Politics
11/22/2023
In a special crossover episode, Justin and John sit down for a wide-ranging conversation with the hosts of Beyond Politics, Paul Hodes and Matt Robison.
Paul is a former U.S. Congressman who represented Justin and John's home district in New Hampshire. Matt is a senior political strategist who served as Paul's chief of staff. Together, the group talk about the changes to the American political system that they've observed over their careers, with shifts in media and technology dramatically reshaping how the public understand and respond to news events.
For Part 2 of this discussion, listen to the Beyond Politics podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-politics/id1369437819
Duration:01:04:56
Diplomat Aaron David Miller: What Comes Next for Israel and Gaza?
11/15/2023
A month into the devastating war between Israel and Hamas, Justin and John sit down with diplomat and analyst Aaron David Miller. An expert on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Aaron spent 25 years at the U.S. State Department advising Republican and Democratic secretaries of state on Middle East policy.
Aaron describes how the horrific terror attacks on October 7th have affected Israel, how Israel and the United States perceive the increasing criticism of civilian deaths in Gaza, and how the conflict may unfold in both the immediate and long term.
Find more of Aaron's analysis at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: https://carnegieendowment.org/experts/1744
Duration:00:50:44
WSJ's Sadanand Dhume: Does a Feud with Canada Spoil India's Western Ties?
11/8/2023
India and Canada are engaged in a heated diplomatic dispute after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of planning the killing of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, near Vancouver. Indian officials deny the allegation and accuse Canada of harboring terrorists affiliated with the secessionist Khalistan movement.
To discuss these events, John sits down with Sadanand Dhume, Wall Street Journal columnist and fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Sadanand describes the perspectives of different players and assesses how the feud might affect India's standing in Western capitals.
Read more from Sadanand here: https://www.aei.org/profile/sadanand-dhume/
Duration:00:58:43
Will Saudi Arabia and Israel Normalize Relations?
10/3/2023
Justin and John discuss the efforts to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The two countries have been moving steadily towards strategic convergence, but Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has requested major concessions from the United States before formally establishing ties. John explains the Saudi approach and the reasons that American political figures - including Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Jared Kushner - have treated the issue as a priority.
Duration:01:06:28
Will Matt Gaetz Force a Government Shutdown?
9/26/2023
Justin and John discuss the drama on Capitol Hill over government funding, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy works to avoid a government shutdown. McCarthy faces intransigence from renegade members in his own Republican caucus, including media lightning rod Matt Gaetz. Justin Higgins, a veteran of GOP congressional offices, explains the dysfunction engulfing the Republican faction.
Duration:01:09:52