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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

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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

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Episodes

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

Should There Be an Age Limit for Powerful Politicians?

9/7/2023
After recent health scares for Senator Mitch McConnell, Justin and John discuss the difficult issues of age and health in political leaders. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Chuck Grassley are often criticized for delaying retirement, as is President Joe Biden. Justin recalls his experiences working with the office of Senator Thad Cochran, a powerful Senator who handed his responsibilities to his staff when his health declined. John offers some international comparisons, noting the trend of young leaders in Europe and elderly leaders in Africa.

Duration:01:04:22

GOP Debate: How do Justin and John Rank the Candidates?

8/29/2023
After the first Republican primary debate, Justin and John try ranking the candidates according to their performances. Burgum, Christie, DeSantis, Haley, Hutchinson, Pence, Ramaswamy, and Scott are each evaluated, with Donald Trump looming outside the field.

Duration:01:12:30

The Athletic's Evan Drellich: Has Baseball Become Popular Again?

8/24/2023
Justin and John sit with Evan Drellich, senior writer at The Athletic. The group discuss baseball's major changes to game rules, assessing whether the sport can regain its place as the most popular pastime in American culture. Despite momentum with attendance and ratings, baseball faces challenges in a fragmented media system. Evan is the author of Winning Fixes Everything, a recent book about the Houston Astros cheating scandal. His articles for The Athletic can be found here: https://theathletic.com/author/evan-drellich/

Duration:01:03:53

Evan Ellis: Does China's Presence in Cuba Threaten the United States?

8/1/2023
A recent Wall Street Journal article reports that China and Cuba are working to establish a spy facility 100 miles from Florida. To understand this development, John sits down with Dr. Evan Ellis, a research professor of Latin American studies at the U.S. Army War College and a Senior Associate at CSIS. Dr. Ellis describes China's activities in Latin America, assesses the level of threat, and evaluates the Biden administration response. Read more from Evan Ellis here: https://www.csis.org/people/evan-ellis

Duration:01:01:30

Katie Notopoulos: Can Zuckerberg's Threads Overtake Musk's Twitter?

7/25/2023
Justin and John sit down with technology reporter Katie Notopolous to discuss the new app Threads, launched in July by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta. The app seeks to supplant Twitter, now owned by Elon Musk, as the leading platform for microblogging and text-based social media. Katie gives her assessment of the new app's strengths and weaknesses, addresses the rivalry between the two enigmatic founders, and offers her thoughts about the shape of the digital industries today.

Duration:00:53:10

Will China Invade Taiwan by 2027? With Tingting Liu of TVBS

7/20/2023
Justin discusses China’s military ambitions and 2027 timeline, and how Taiwan and the US are responding with Tingting Liu of TVBS. This is the second part of their discussion on Taiwan.

Duration:00:54:33

The Daily Beast's Matt Lewis on Filthy Rich Politicians and Legalized Political Corruption

7/18/2023
The Daily Beast's Matt Lewis sits down with John and Justin to discuss his new book, Filthy Rich Politicians. Matt explains how politicians get rich through leveraging their position as elected officials -- legalized corruptions of sorts, including book deals and stock trading. Matt examines Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, and many more politicians in this interview. You can buy Matt's book here: https://www.centerstreet.blog/filthy-rich-politicians

Duration:00:57:20

The End of Marjorie Taylor Greene and the House Freedom Caucus?

7/13/2023
Justin and John discuss the recent discord in the House Freedom Caucus, as members move to punish Marjorie Taylor Greene for embracing GOP Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The Republican conference may move to oust McCarthy from leadership before the end of the year. The pair then discuss the differences in leadership style between Republicans and Democrats. They also offer first thoughts on the new Meta app Threads, launched to rival Twitter.

Duration:01:06:46

Taiwan's 2024 Presidential Election and Me Too Movement with Tingting Liu of TVBS

7/11/2023
Justin sits down with Tingting Liu, News Anchor, Foreign affairs and military correspondent for TVBS to discuss Taiwan's domestic politics ahead of the 2024 Presidential election. Tingting provides analysis on how the three leading political parties approach the cross-straight relations (Taiwan - China), the ongoing Me Too movement on the island, and what we should look forward to during the next six months of the campaign. Follow Tingting on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/tingtingliuTVBS?s=20

Duration:00:44:20

Greg Poling of CSIS: Is the US or China Winning the Argument on Asia-Pacific Defense?

6/22/2023
Justin and John sit down with Gregory B. Poling, director of the Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Greg recently returned from the Shangri-La Dialogue, a defense forum held in Singapore and attended by the United States, China, and other key players in the Asia-Pacific. He describes the arguments made in the American and Chinese presentations and assesses how they were perceived by crucial Southeast Asian states. More from Greg here: https://www.csis.org/people/gregory-b-poling

Duration:00:44:27

Meg James of LA Times: What's Behind the Chaos at CNN?

6/20/2023
After an explosive expose, CNN's CEO Chris Licht was fired by his bosses at Warner Bros Discovery. This came after a year of disappointing ratings and head-scratching programming decisions. Justin and John sit down with Meg James, senior entertainment industry writer for the Los Angeles Times. Meg helps explain the crisis at CNN, based on her own reporting from the company. They also discuss the macro forces threatening the very existence of cable news. Read more from Meg here: https://www.latimes.com/people/meg-james

Duration:01:00:55

What Does the PGA-LIV Deal Say About U.S.-Saudi Relations?

6/13/2023
Justin and John discuss the surprise deal reached between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), who had backed the upstart rival LIV Tour. John draws on his experience working on public investment projects in the Arab Gulf States.

Duration:00:52:16

Was Ron DeSantis Smart to Launch his Campaign on Twitter Spaces?

6/7/2023
Justin and John discuss Ron DeSantis's presidential campaign launch, which was held on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk and David Sacks. The PM101 hosts draw on their extensive experience in social audio to critique the unusual launch event.

Duration:01:06:30

The CNN Town Hall -- How The Media Covers Trump

5/25/2023
In this episode, John and Justin breakdown former President Trump's recent CNN townhall, how the media approaches Trump and more.

Duration:01:05:43

Trump's Indictment, Budweiser Controversy: Do Public Figures Need to Respond?

4/26/2023
Justin and John address two media controversies that unfolded in previous weeks, Donald Trump's indictment on 34 criminal counts by New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the social media boycott of beer brand Bud Lite. They discuss how public figures have responded to these stories and whether wading in these controversies is truly necessary.

Duration:01:07:47

Brookings Institution's Aaron Klein: Why Did Silicon Valley Bank Fail?

4/6/2023
In this episode John and Justin discuss Silicon Valley Bank and the state of the US banking system with Aaron Klein, the Brookings Institution's Miriam K. Carliner Chair and senior fellow in Economic Studies. This discussion also gets into the Biden Administration's response and what policymakers and regulators must do in the future to ensure a strong US banking system.

Duration:00:54:54

Amir Tibon of Haaretz: Why Are Israelis Protesting Netanyahu's Government?

3/16/2023
Justin and John sit down with Amir Tibon, a journalist at Israel's Haaretz newspaper. Amir explains the controversial proposals for judicial reform that have sparked the largest protest movement in recent Israeli history. With Israeli democracy in a precarious position, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces unprecedented international criticism, including from crucial security partners such as the United States. Read more from Amir: https://www.haaretz.com/ty-WRITER/0000017f-da25-d42c-afff-dff77f020000

Duration:00:59:26

Shadi Hamid: What Happens When Democracy Produces Illiberal Outcomes?

3/14/2023
Justin and John sit down with Shadi Hamid, author of The Problem of Democracy. Shadi's book explores the "democracy dilemma," the challenge of accepting democratic outcomes that may be illiberal or alarming but win public support. He explains how the experience of the Egyptian Revolution informs his concern that elites are often unwilling to allow religiously conservative voters a chance to determine public policy. The group discuss "liberal backstops" on democracy and when those may be appropriate to protect social pluralism. Shadi is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, contributing writer at The Atlantic, research professor of Islamic studies at Fuller Seminary. Find the book here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-problem-of-democracy-9780197579466

Duration:01:01:00

Catrina Doxsee of CSIS: How Dangerous is Russia's Wagner Group?

3/9/2023
With the deadly mercenary organization Wagner Group playing a key role in the Ukraine war, Justin and John sit down with Catrina Doxsee, associate director and associate fellow for the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Catrina explains Wagner's opaque structure and murky dealings in countries from Mali and Madagascar to Ukraine. She describes the rise of Yevgeny Prigozhin from a restaurant owner to global mass murderer, evaluating his ties to Vladmir Putin and his agenda in openly mocking Russia's military elite. More from Catrina here: https://www.csis.org/people/catrina-doxsee

Duration:00:55:27

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