Politics + Media 101
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
Episodes
198 episodes
Is Donald Trump a Hawk or Dove? With Curt Mills of The American Conservative
John and Justin sit down with Curt Mills, Executive Director of The American Conservative magazine. Curt, a former college classmate of John's, is an influential voice in the conservative intelligentsia's restrainer camp, advocati...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:04:48
Why Trump Won and How Dems Can Win the Working Class
On this episode, John and Justin discuss why Donald Trump won the election, Where VP Harris and Democrats went wrong, and how they can improve their messaging and approaches to campaigning to win back working class voters. Please subscribe and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:13:10
Will Puerto Rican Voters Help VP Kamala Harris Win the White House?
John and Justin discuss the state of the presidential election, the racist comments at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, how Puerto Rican voters will impact the election for the White House, and Trump's lies about his anti-war record.
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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56:12
Kat Abu on the DNC, Harris Campaign and its approach to Israel-Palestine
John and Justin host Mother Jones' Kat Abu to discuss political social media, the DNC, state of the Harris-Walz campaign and its approach to Israel-Palestine.
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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59:46
Was the 2024 Democratic Convention Anything Like 1968? With Historian Michael Koncewicz
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:04:09
David Corn: Is JD Vance a Real Populist?
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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48:56
Was Tim Walz the Right Choice for VP?
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 Ha...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:14:38
Why Calling Trump Republicans Weird Has Been Effective
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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56:08
Should Joe Biden Drop Out?
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:16:50
Tara McGowan: Is Trump or Biden Winning in Digital Media?
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-...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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51:55
Ken Moriyasu of Nikkei Asia: How Does Japan See the U.S. Alliance?
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 s...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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57:11
Dmitri Mehlhorn: How Can Biden Beat Trump in 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 defeatin...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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57:43
Rachel Bitecofer: What's the Secret to a Winning Campaign?
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 b...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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1:07:57
Joshua Green: Have Left-Wing Populists Changed the Democratic Party Forever?
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....
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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1:00:45
Yaroslav Trofimov: How Do Ukrainians See the War?
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 cou...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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50:20
Michael J. Gerhardt: Does Congress Use Impeachment as the Framers Intended?
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 P...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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55:59
Aaron Rupar: What's the Outlook for Trump and Biden in 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 her...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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59:37
What Changes Will Javier Milei Bring to Argentina?
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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1:00:46
NYT's Astead Herndon: What Role Will Kamala Harris Play in the 2024 Campaign?
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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59:11
How Has the Media Reshaped Politics? Part 1 with Beyond Politics
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 distr...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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1:04:56
Diplomat Aaron David Miller: What Comes Next for Israel and Gaza?
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 Republic...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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50:44
WSJ's Sadanand Dhume: Does a Feud with Canada Spoil India's Western Ties?
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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58:43
Will Saudi Arabia and Israel Normalize Relations?
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 fr...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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1:06:28
Will Matt Gaetz Force a Government Shutdown?
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 lightnin...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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1:09:52
Should There Be an Age Limit for Powerful Politicians?
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 Presid...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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1:04:22