Talking Feds with Harry Litman
@talkingfeds.bsky.social
Talking Feds is a podcast and YouTube channel featuring former federal officials & special guests in a dynamic discussion of the most important legal and political issues of the day.
In “Blue Blizzard,” Harry convenes #EmilyBazelon, @daveweigel.bsky.social & @therickwilson.bsky.social to break down Democrats’ sweeping victories, the impact of the shutdown, Trump’s eroding base, and how Dems can sustain their surge. bit.ly/BlizzardTF
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In “Blue Blizzard,” Harry convenes #EmilyBazelon, @daveweigel.bsky.social & @therickwilson.bsky.social to break down Democrats’ sweeping victories, the impact of the shutdown, Trump’s eroding base, and how Dems can sustain their surge. bit.ly/BlizzardTF
In this week's 1 on 1, @carolleonnig.bsky.social & @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social join Harry for their first interview on Injustice—their bombshell account of how Trump’s DOJ unraveled from within. Built on 250+ insider interviews, it’s a must-hear. bit.ly/InjusticeTF
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
In this week's 1 on 1, @carolleonnig.bsky.social & @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social join Harry for their first interview on Injustice—their bombshell account of how Trump’s DOJ unraveled from within. Built on 250+ insider interviews, it’s a must-hear. bit.ly/InjusticeTF
In “Democracy on ICE,” Harry convenes @dgraham.bsky.social, @katiephang.bsky.social & @maya4rights.bsky.social to unpack the critical elections in NJ, NY & VA, efforts to rein in federal agents, and early warnings that Trump may again meddle with the vote. bit.ly/OnICETF
November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In “Democracy on ICE,” Harry convenes @dgraham.bsky.social, @katiephang.bsky.social & @maya4rights.bsky.social to unpack the critical elections in NJ, NY & VA, efforts to rein in federal agents, and early warnings that Trump may again meddle with the vote. bit.ly/OnICETF
In this week's 1 on 1, #BarneyFrank joins Harry to put the Trump era in historical perspective. The legendary Congressman reflects on hard-won civil rights battles, lessons from past crises, and what Democrats must do now. bit.ly/TFBarneyFrank
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In this week's 1 on 1, #BarneyFrank joins Harry to put the Trump era in historical perspective. The legendary Congressman reflects on hard-won civil rights battles, lessons from past crises, and what Democrats must do now. bit.ly/TFBarneyFrank
In “The Costs of Chaos,” Harry brings @pkrugman.bsky.social, @stephruhle.bsky.social & @justinwolfers.bsky.social to the table to unpack Trump’s impact on the economy, from tariffs and the shutdown to the AI surge, and how his lawless governance threatens U.S. prosperity. bit.ly/CostsTF
October 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In “The Costs of Chaos,” Harry brings @pkrugman.bsky.social, @stephruhle.bsky.social & @justinwolfers.bsky.social to the table to unpack Trump’s impact on the economy, from tariffs and the shutdown to the AI surge, and how his lawless governance threatens U.S. prosperity. bit.ly/CostsTF
In this week’s 1-on-1, @ericswalwell.bsky.social joins Harry to break down the “No Kings” resistance to Trump, new DOJ abuses, and a bold legal play Dem AGs could make.
Plus: a baseball bonus on Ohtani’s jaw-dropping night. bit.ly/SwalwellTF
Plus: a baseball bonus on Ohtani’s jaw-dropping night. bit.ly/SwalwellTF
October 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
In this week’s 1-on-1, @ericswalwell.bsky.social joins Harry to break down the “No Kings” resistance to Trump, new DOJ abuses, and a bold legal play Dem AGs could make.
Plus: a baseball bonus on Ohtani’s jaw-dropping night. bit.ly/SwalwellTF
Plus: a baseball bonus on Ohtani’s jaw-dropping night. bit.ly/SwalwellTF
In “Bolton Shut,” Harry convenes @sykescharlie.bsky.social, @alivitali.bsky.social & @jacobweisberg.bsky.social to unpack the fast-changing shutdown fight, the indictment of John Bolton, and the GOP’s racist group chat scandal—and why J.D. Vance is defending it. bit.ly/BoltonShutTF
October 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In “Bolton Shut,” Harry convenes @sykescharlie.bsky.social, @alivitali.bsky.social & @jacobweisberg.bsky.social to unpack the fast-changing shutdown fight, the indictment of John Bolton, and the GOP’s racist group chat scandal—and why J.D. Vance is defending it. bit.ly/BoltonShutTF
In this week's 1 on 1, #ChristopherEisgruber joins Harry to argue that free speech on campus isn’t dying—it’s evolving. The Princeton president lays out a bold case for “terms of respect” as the key to building true deliberative community. bit.ly/EisgruberTF
October 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In this week's 1 on 1, #ChristopherEisgruber joins Harry to argue that free speech on campus isn’t dying—it’s evolving. The Princeton president lays out a bold case for “terms of respect” as the key to building true deliberative community. bit.ly/EisgruberTF
In “Ceasefire and Crossfire,” Harry brings #EmilyBazelon, @sbg1.bsky.social & #KristenHolmes to the table to unpack the Gaza ceasefire, the Letitia James indictment, and Trump’s move to send troops into blue states -- and the revelation that struck Harry. bit.ly/CeasefireTF
October 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
In “Ceasefire and Crossfire,” Harry brings #EmilyBazelon, @sbg1.bsky.social & #KristenHolmes to the table to unpack the Gaza ceasefire, the Letitia James indictment, and Trump’s move to send troops into blue states -- and the revelation that struck Harry. bit.ly/CeasefireTF
In this week’s 1 on 1, @kateshaw.bsky.social joins Harry to preview the SCOTUS term—executive power, gay rights, and the rise of the shadow docket—and asks the chilling question: is any precedent safe? bit.ly/KateShawTF
October 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
In this week’s 1 on 1, @kateshaw.bsky.social joins Harry to preview the SCOTUS term—executive power, gay rights, and the rise of the shadow docket—and asks the chilling question: is any precedent safe? bit.ly/KateShawTF
In “Shutdown Smackdown, Chi-Town Showdown”, Harry convenes @realbarbaraboxer.bsky.social, @jonathancapehart.bsky.social & @normornstein.bsky.social to parse the shutdown battle, the Chicago raid that shattered Fourth Amendment norms & Trump’s ominous call to turn U.S. cities into “training grounds.”
October 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In “Shutdown Smackdown, Chi-Town Showdown”, Harry convenes @realbarbaraboxer.bsky.social, @jonathancapehart.bsky.social & @normornstein.bsky.social to parse the shutdown battle, the Chicago raid that shattered Fourth Amendment norms & Trump’s ominous call to turn U.S. cities into “training grounds.”
In this week's 1 on 1, @drkavitapatel.bsky.social joins Harry to unpack Trump’s feverish overhaul of health policy—from Tylenol warnings to RFK Jr.’s CDC plans—and shares a raw, doctor’s-eye view of medicine under siege. bit.ly/KavitaTF
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
In this week's 1 on 1, @drkavitapatel.bsky.social joins Harry to unpack Trump’s feverish overhaul of health policy—from Tylenol warnings to RFK Jr.’s CDC plans—and shares a raw, doctor’s-eye view of medicine under siege. bit.ly/KavitaTF
In “Comey Before the Storm,” Harry brings together @jonathanalter.bsky.social, #PaulFishman & @mimirocah1.bsky.social to parse the Comey indictment, the bribery scandal surrounding Tom Homan, and the hopeful return of Jimmy Kimmel to TV. bit.ly/ComeyTF
September 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In “Comey Before the Storm,” Harry brings together @jonathanalter.bsky.social, #PaulFishman & @mimirocah1.bsky.social to parse the Comey indictment, the bribery scandal surrounding Tom Homan, and the hopeful return of Jimmy Kimmel to TV. bit.ly/ComeyTF
This month’s Molly Mashup is here. @mollyjongfast.bsky.social & Harry swap questions on Trump’s authoritarian bent, DOJ in freefall, Kimmel & censorship, and RFK’s dangerous anti-science play.
Sharp, funny, and sobering in equal measure. Listen here: bit.ly/TFMollyXI
Sharp, funny, and sobering in equal measure. Listen here: bit.ly/TFMollyXI
September 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This month’s Molly Mashup is here. @mollyjongfast.bsky.social & Harry swap questions on Trump’s authoritarian bent, DOJ in freefall, Kimmel & censorship, and RFK’s dangerous anti-science play.
Sharp, funny, and sobering in equal measure. Listen here: bit.ly/TFMollyXI
Sharp, funny, and sobering in equal measure. Listen here: bit.ly/TFMollyXI
In “Autocracy Live!” Harry is joined by @juliettekayyem.bsky.social & @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social to assess Trump’s removal of Jimmy Kimmel & other critics, his bid to shatter Fed independence, and the controversies piling up around FBI Director Kash Patel. bit.ly/AutocracyTF
September 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In “Autocracy Live!” Harry is joined by @juliettekayyem.bsky.social & @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social to assess Trump’s removal of Jimmy Kimmel & other critics, his bid to shatter Fed independence, and the controversies piling up around FBI Director Kash Patel. bit.ly/AutocracyTF
In this week's 1-on-1, Harvard historian & New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore joins Harry for a riveting deep dive into the Constitution’s crisis of legitimacy.
When a constitution can no longer be amended, Lepore argues, it ceases to belong to the people. Link: bit.ly/LeporeTF
When a constitution can no longer be amended, Lepore argues, it ceases to belong to the people. Link: bit.ly/LeporeTF
September 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In this week's 1-on-1, Harvard historian & New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore joins Harry for a riveting deep dive into the Constitution’s crisis of legitimacy.
When a constitution can no longer be amended, Lepore argues, it ceases to belong to the people. Link: bit.ly/LeporeTF
When a constitution can no longer be amended, Lepore argues, it ceases to belong to the people. Link: bit.ly/LeporeTF
In “A Darker Turn,” Harry welcomes an all-Contrarian panel of @gtconway.bsky.social, @normeisen.bsky.social & @jrubin.bsky.social to assess the aftershocks of Charlie Kirk’s assassination—has political violence entered the mix, and can Kash Patel’s FBI rise to meet it? bit.ly/DarkerTF
September 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
In “A Darker Turn,” Harry welcomes an all-Contrarian panel of @gtconway.bsky.social, @normeisen.bsky.social & @jrubin.bsky.social to assess the aftershocks of Charlie Kirk’s assassination—has political violence entered the mix, and can Kash Patel’s FBI rise to meet it? bit.ly/DarkerTF
In this week's 1-on-1, @congressmanraja.bsky.social
joins Harry to weigh in on Trump’s Chicago plans, Epstein fallout, a looming shutdown—and why it’s time to ban stock trading by members of Congress. bit.ly/KrishnamoorthiTF
joins Harry to weigh in on Trump’s Chicago plans, Epstein fallout, a looming shutdown—and why it’s time to ban stock trading by members of Congress. bit.ly/KrishnamoorthiTF
September 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In this week's 1-on-1, @congressmanraja.bsky.social
joins Harry to weigh in on Trump’s Chicago plans, Epstein fallout, a looming shutdown—and why it’s time to ban stock trading by members of Congress. bit.ly/KrishnamoorthiTF
joins Harry to weigh in on Trump’s Chicago plans, Epstein fallout, a looming shutdown—and why it’s time to ban stock trading by members of Congress. bit.ly/KrishnamoorthiTF
In “Epstein Returns and the Courts Push Back,” Harry is joined by @heidiheitkamp.bsky.social & #AaronBlake to break down a jam-packed week: the resurfacing Epstein scandal, Trump’s legal defeats, his threats of new military action, and an economy faltering under chaotic tariffs. bit.ly/PushBackTF
September 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
In “Epstein Returns and the Courts Push Back,” Harry is joined by @heidiheitkamp.bsky.social & #AaronBlake to break down a jam-packed week: the resurfacing Epstein scandal, Trump’s legal defeats, his threats of new military action, and an economy faltering under chaotic tariffs. bit.ly/PushBackTF
In “Mob Boss in the White House,” guest host @jonathanalter.bsky.social w/ @peterbakernyt.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social & @sykescharlie.bsky.social take on Trump’s power grab, the week’s firings, the elusive Ukraine deal & why his mob-boss tactics still work. bit.ly/MobBossTF
September 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In “Mob Boss in the White House,” guest host @jonathanalter.bsky.social w/ @peterbakernyt.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social & @sykescharlie.bsky.social take on Trump’s power grab, the week’s firings, the elusive Ukraine deal & why his mob-boss tactics still work. bit.ly/MobBossTF
In this week’s 1-on-1, @ruthmarcus.bsky.social joins Harry to reveal what she’s uncovered inside Pam Bondi’s radical DOJ—and why her exit from the Washington Post after 40 years signals deeper shifts in American institutions. bit.ly/MarcusTF
August 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In this week’s 1-on-1, @ruthmarcus.bsky.social joins Harry to reveal what she’s uncovered inside Pam Bondi’s radical DOJ—and why her exit from the Washington Post after 40 years signals deeper shifts in American institutions. bit.ly/MarcusTF
In “Bagging Bolton,” @jasonkander.bsky.social, @normornstein.bsky.social & @tarasetmayer.bsky.social join Harry to break down the Bolton raid, a militarized DC & the gerrymandering wars—and ask: can Trump sustain his lawlessness, and can the country endure it? bit.ly/BoltonTF
August 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In “Bagging Bolton,” @jasonkander.bsky.social, @normornstein.bsky.social & @tarasetmayer.bsky.social join Harry to break down the Bolton raid, a militarized DC & the gerrymandering wars—and ask: can Trump sustain his lawlessness, and can the country endure it? bit.ly/BoltonTF
In this week's 1-on-1, @govpritzker.illinois.gov joins Harry for a wide-ranging conversation on gerrymandering, ICE raids, Trump’s attacks—and why Dems must start fighting fire with fire. “You have to come through me.” bit.ly/PritzkerTF
August 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In this week's 1-on-1, @govpritzker.illinois.gov joins Harry for a wide-ranging conversation on gerrymandering, ICE raids, Trump’s attacks—and why Dems must start fighting fire with fire. “You have to come through me.” bit.ly/PritzkerTF
In “Checkpoint D.C.,” @mikepod.bsky.social, @stuartpstevens.bsky.social, & @jacobweisberg.bsky.social join Harry to take on Trump’s occupation of DC and CA. We then move to the TX and CA gerrymander wars and pan out for a general critique of what Dems sh be doing now. Link at bit.ly/CheckpointTF
August 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In “Checkpoint D.C.,” @mikepod.bsky.social, @stuartpstevens.bsky.social, & @jacobweisberg.bsky.social join Harry to take on Trump’s occupation of DC and CA. We then move to the TX and CA gerrymander wars and pan out for a general critique of what Dems sh be doing now. Link at bit.ly/CheckpointTF
In this week's 1-on-1, @ejeancarroll.bsky.social joins Harry to recount her legal victories over Trump, share stories from her bold new book "Not My Type," and offer her rallying cry for how the rest of us can fight back. Link: bit.ly/CarrollTF
August 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In this week's 1-on-1, @ejeancarroll.bsky.social joins Harry to recount her legal victories over Trump, share stories from her bold new book "Not My Type," and offer her rallying cry for how the rest of us can fight back. Link: bit.ly/CarrollTF