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Shutdown Shame with Rep. Brendan Boyle

Politicon @politicon.com · 21h

The government shutdown isn’t just politics: millions risk losing ACA healthcare, and Pennsylvania could see insurance premiums jump 82% 📈

NEW Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt “Shutdown Shame with Rep. Brendan Boyle” @congressmanboyle.bsky.social

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Podcast Episode · Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt · 10/09/2025 · 1h 17m

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Politicon @politicon.com · 22h

ICE raids in major U.S. cities escalate, public anger grows as Attorney General Pam Bondi dodges questions and insults senators, raising serious doubts about her competence.

NEW Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt “Shutdown Shame with Rep. Brendan Boyle”

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James Carville: TRUMP Wants A Civil WAR

TRUMP IS A BULLY: Have The Dems Finally Worked That Out

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Politicon @politicon.com · 1d

Federal workers enter week 2 without pay as the government shutdown drags on. Hundreds of thousands already jobless in DC.

NEW Trailblaze w/ Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons “TRUMP IS A BULLY: Have the dems finally worked that out”
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Meet The Man Behind Pete Hegseth’s Church

Politicon @politicon.com · 1d

Doug Wilson opened a church steps from the Capitol, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is bringing CREC pastors to preach at the Pentagon monthly.

NEW episode: The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker “Meet The Man Behind Pete Hegseth’s Church” with Aaron Zitner

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How To Talk TO MAGA with Jill Wine-Banks, Susan Berger & Karin Tamerius

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Politicon @politicon.com · 2d

NEW Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks & Susan Berger “How To Talk To MAGA” with Karin Tamerius

Political psychiatrist Karin Tamerius breaks down how to navigate challenging conversations with people who hold opposing political views.

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TRUMP’S Militarization of American Cities

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Jill Wine-Banks @jillwine-banks.bsky.social · 3d

Talked to a political psychiatrist to learn how to talk to MAGA family and friends with hope of a positive outcome. Listen to learn how at
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Politicon @politicon.com · 2d

NEW Trailblaze w/ Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons “TRUMP’S Militarization of American Cities”

Nayyera and Jamal discuss the Insurrection Act’s origins, judicial resistance to military action & break down the Trump administration’s push to send the National Guard to “blue cities.“

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James Carville, Leon Panetta & Al Hunt: Trump and Hegseth Blew It

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Politicon @politicon.com · 6d

Top military officers summoned to Quantico for a partisan address; Panetta calls it a missed opportunity and a blow to national defense.

NEW Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt “Trump & Hegseth Blew It with Leon Panetta”

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Understanding the Comey Indictment: Jill Wine-Banks & Jim Robenalt

Politicon @politicon.com · 8d

NEW Just the Facts with Jill Wine-Banks “Understanding the Comey Indictment” with guest Jim Robenalt

Full episode here: youtu.be/QN8JM-byrRw

Jill Wine-Banks @jillwine-banks.bsky.social · 9d

Here’s a clip of me venting about Hegseth’s expensive , unnecessary and dangerous meeting and his hostility to women in the military. Rest of the episode analyzes why Coney indictment is legally, factually and ethically wrong. #JustTheFacts

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Politicon @politicon.com · 8d

Jill Wine-Banks calls the charges ‘the thinnest indictment I’ve ever seen,’ warning that courtroom proceedings could expose the indictment’s lack of foundation.

Just the Facts w/ Jill Wine-Banks “Understanding the Comey Indictment” w/ Jim Robenalt
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Elie Honig: Jack Smith Never Had a Chance

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Politicon @politicon.com · 10d

How did Ken Starr’s shift to the Lewinsky case prompted Congress to scrap the independent counsel law?

Watch The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker “Jack Smith Never Had a Chance” with Elie Honig

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National Lampoon's Watergate

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Politicon @politicon.com · 10d

Check out @barbmcquade.bsky.social new book "The Fix: Saving AmericaFrom The Corruption Of A Mob-Style Government" Love the Kintsugi work on the cover

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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 10d

Working on a new book, “The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government.” Drawing from my experience as a prosecutor, the book offers ideas to take back our democracy and a vision for the future. Available June 9, 2026. Here’s the cover. What do you think?

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Politicon @politicon.com · 10d

“Frankly, it's tiring to look out at combat formations and see fat troops.
Likewise, it's completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals."
Pete Hegseth

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Politicon @politicon.com · 10d

Live from Hegseth's meeting with the military's top brass.
#nobeards #mash

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Politicon @politicon.com · 11d

Post-Watergate norms designed to protect Justice Department independence from presidential interference officially over as Trump fires prosecutors who won’t target his enemies.

New Episode: #Sistersinlaw "National Lampoon’s Watergate" podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Podcast Episode · #SistersInLaw · 09/27/2025 · 1h 20m

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Politicon @politicon.com · 13d

Jill Wine-Banks discusses the James Comey indictment on the latest episode of Just the Facts.

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James Comey Indicted: Jill Wine-Banks

The Rise Of TRUMP: Lessons From 1930's Germany

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Politicon @politicon.com · 14d

Historian Professor Benjamin Hett joins Al Hunt to explore how the “big lie” strategy, democratic collapse, and propaganda tactics have historical precedents worth examining.

NEW Politics War Room w/ James Carville & Al Hunt “The Rise Of Trump: Lessons From 1930’s Germany” youtu.be/A9O8IVb04hE

Why Carr Went After Kimmel - Politicon

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Politicon @politicon.com · 14d

NEW Episode: The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker “Why Carr Went After Kimmel”

WSJ reporter Maggie Severns discusses Brendan Carr’s meteoric career ascent and recent moves at the FCC.

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After the Jimmy Kimmel Debacle for Trump and the FCC, Andrew Zucker is joined by WSJ reporter Maggie Severns to discuss Brendan Carr’s meteoric career ascent and recent moves at the FCC.

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Politicon @politicon.com · 16d

If you know, you know how funny this is
‘Bring Me Sunshine
In your smile
Bring me laughter
All the while
In this world where we live
There should be more happiness
So much joy you can give
To each brand new bright tomorrow’

James Carville: Is TRUMP About To Use The Insurrection Act of 1807

Politicon @politicon.com · 17d

Kate wins the internet today, and as it’s the rapture, the final winner!

Kate McKean @katemckean.bsky.social · 17d

Lunch at the Rapture sucksssssssssss

plain sandwich bread topped with two pieces of cheese, with a slice of tomato and some lettuce in a styrofoam take out box.

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Politicon @politicon.com · 17d

Germany preserves its past as warning and remembrance. Can the United States do the same?

James Carville Explains: Is TRUMP About To Use The Insurrection Act of 1807

Watch here: youtu.be/xJsoBODuo48

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Politicon @politicon.com · 17d

Trump’s statements fuel distrust in scientific expertise, and pressure women, especially women of color, to ignore pain and medical risk.

NEW Trailblaze with Nayyera Haq & Jamal Simmons “Tough It Out”
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Threat to the 1st Amendment

Politicon @politicon.com · 21d

Standing up for our First Amendment rights! 📎 Join the resistance and make your voice heard. #firstamendment #resist #takeaction

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