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Tim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community. Every weekday we provide insightful analysis, political hot-takes, an unabashed defense of liberal democracy and long-form interviews that cut through the "both-sides" BS. Plus a few laughs to help you wash down the crazy.
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4The second gentleman says Kamala has really stepped it up for this abbreviated campaign, and is showing the country the most badass version of herself. He also promised that nothing will distract them from focusing on winning the election. Plus, Trump didn't know what hit him in the debate.
Doug Emhoff joins Tim Miller for a very special bonus episode.
Liz Cheney sticks to her values under incredible pressure in an old-fashioned Republican way. And she reminded us that Jan 6 is not in the past—but is directly tied to the threat from a presidency where loyalty is built around a lie. Plus, the politicizing of FEMA, Trump's baiting of the media to fact check, more Megyn derangement syndrome, and the longshoremen and job automation. John Dickerson joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.
show notes:
The Daily Report on CBS streaming
John's book, "The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency"
Tim's playlist
Jack Smith's filing on Jan 6 reads almost like a novel—with Trump shrugging about Pence having to be evacuated, mocking true believer Sidney Powell, and implicating himself with a damning phone-data footprint. Plus, life as a CNN anchor, the evolution of conservative media, and no, Megyn, Kaitlan is an Alabama girl.
Kaitlan Collins joins Tim Miller.
The Harris campaign clearly opted not to send out an attack dog in last night's debate. While JD Vance helped the reputation of the Yale debate club, the coverage today is about abortion and Jan 6—Tim Walz's best lines. Meanwhile, the race remains a coin toss, and the legal drama over the election is already becoming a nightmare. Plus, Iran's ballistic missile attack and Israel's coming retaliation.
Jim Messina and Michael Weiss join Tim Miller.
JD Vance may be a good debater, but his creepy obsession with lady parts could put him on defense. Meanwhile, Kamala seems to embrace a more robust media strategy, the weakest alpha in history can't bear to face off with her again, and Trump is the last person who would help make Americans more healthy. Lis Smith joins Tim Miller.
show notes
Lis's book, "Any Given Tuesday: A Political Love Story"
While the Trump campaign is opting for trans panic, Kamala really needs to remind people to be alarmed about the disaster possibilities with Trump. Plus, an imbalance in campaign ads, the role of foreign policy in the election, getting assistance to the people of Western North Carolina— and the potential political fallout from Hurricane Helene.
Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller.
show notes
The Cheney-Lieberman VP debate in 2000
Bush 41 checking his watch in a town hall debate in 1992
Mark Caputo on Trump's attacks against Kamala over trans-related issues
Sarah's Focus Group episode on Gen Z voters, with Peter Hamby
If Mitt Romney and Mike Pence really want to have influence over a future GOP, then they need to join the Cheneys in what may be the greatest cross-partisan movement in history. Meanwhile, the MAGA retribution agenda keeps ramping up, we need more Mark Cuban, and Kamala hits the border.
Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller for the weekend podcast.
show notes
Mark Cuban on Theo Von's podcast
Amanda's analysis of the authoritarian playbook
Tim's playlist
Trump likes to promise a manufacturing renaissance as though one isn't going on right now. But we also had a manufacturing recession when he was in office—and that was before Covid.
Plus, Kamala hits her stride talking about her plans, Clay Higgins is a lying, racist thug, the Democratic Party keeps holding lawbreakers to account, and we can see in Elise Stefanik's eyes how much she is faking it.
Pete Buttigieg and A.B. Stoddard join Tim Miller.
The current Congress is the most do-nothingest since 1861—when the Union was falling apart right before the Civil War. Speaker Mike Johnson is completely beholden to Trump, Republicans used Russian propaganda for their sham impeachment effort against Biden, and a clown car of Santos-style fakers are cruising to reelection. Plus, the prospect for chaos post-election is high if Trump loses. Dana Milbank joins Tim Miller.
show notes
Dana's new book, "Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theorists, and Dunces Who Burned Down the House"
Will's piece that Tim mentioned
Longtime conservative talk show host Michael Medved believes America was chosen for a special mission—Republicans used to understand that, but now it's the Democrats who are carrying on the patriotic, 'morning in America' idea. Meanwhile, fiscal conservatives shrug over Trump's promised tariffs, and the architect of Project 2025 reportedly killed his neighbor's dog with a shovel. Michael Medved joins Tim Miller.
show notes:
Screenshot of National Review's 2016 cover, "Against Trump"
Michael's daily show
Abridged version of Michael's show
Michael's 'American Miracle' podcastMichael's book, "The American Miracle"
Melania is selling Christmas ornaments, while Trump is offering up 99.9% silver coins—the vibe feels more like a going out of business sale than heading back to the White House. But then again, a new bearish NYT poll is worrisome, especially after a bullish one from NBC on Sunday. Plus, Kamala gets a chance to call Trump a ‘chicken’ for ducking a second debate, and the post-modern relativism of Republicans.
Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller.
Mark Robinson thinks so much about porn, he wouldn't have enough head space or time to do the job of being North Carolina's governor. Meanwhile, the "Black Nazi" calls trans people and gays filthy. Plus, Kamala's confidence on the trail, the absurdity of the Trump campaign thinking she delivered a gun gaffe —and white people varietals in PA, WI, and NC.
Peter Hamby joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.
show notes
Tim Walz talking to high school bros
More Walz showing how to talk to voters
Neil King's book, "American Ramble"
Tim's playlist
We're swimming in polling data, but we should also consider that Kamala has more money and a superior ground game. On the other hand though, she doesn't have a spouse promoting nude modeling experience. Plus, the sweeping narrative behind the 'Lucky Loser' who squandered his father's fortune.
Susanne Craig and Sam Stein join Tim Miller.
show notes
Susanne's new book about Trump, "Lucky Loser"
JD Vance thought he had confirmation of his Haitian migrant conspiracy when a Springfield, OH resident filed a police report about her missing cat. But Miss Sassy was just in the basement, safe and sound. More seriously, Vance and Trump want everyone who's not on their team to shut up, so they can rile up their supporters and prime people for violence. Meanwhile, has the MAGA duo become such losers that even Joe Rogan and the bro-sphere have had enough?
Tom Nichols joins Tim Miller.
show notes:
Tom on Trump using an assassination attempt to inflame politics
The presidential race is essentially tied, with movement on the margins that may not be picked up in polling. So prepare for a lot of mood swings in the next seven weeks. Amy Walter and Tim Miller dive deep into PA voters v WI voters, Penn State grad Trump fans, and the prospects for Kamala in NC v GA. Plus, a cliffhanger in the House.
show notes:
Vance's awkward missed fist bump with Marcy Kaptur
MAGA is trying to take political advantage of what was apparently a second assassination attempt on Trump, but it's not the Democrats who routinely encourage violence. Trump himself only recently joked about the attack on Paul Pelosi. Meanwhile, Vance admits he created stories about Haitian immigrants, the Des Moines Register poll points to the way the political winds are blowing, and finally some Emmy justice for "Hacks."
Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller.
show notes
Tim's interview with Carol Leonnig when she discusses the Secret Service
Bill's recent conversation with James Carville
The former president doesn't think our country is exceptional, and the political press won't hold him to any standard because it has zero expectations of him. Plus, Lindsey Graham is an empty shell, John Kelly was nearly driven mad working for Trump, and JD Vance can't stop spinning conspiracies.
Jeffrey Goldberg joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.
show notes
Jeffrey's new book, “On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump"
Atlantic piece on Trump's diminished speech abilities
JVL's Triad newsletter from Thursday
Orlando Sentinel's straightforward headline about a Trump threat
Tim's playlist
While Republicans paint a vision of America as a dystopian hellscape, Kamala is helping herself to the sunny optimism of Reagan and the Bushes. Plus, Taylor is breaking MAGA's brains and driving up voter registrations, Sarah Palin is no longer the worst VP candidate, and Laura Loomer is even too crazy for MTG. Mark McKinnon joins Tim Miller.
Kamala laid trap after trap during the debate, and because he's so impulsive, Trump walked into every single one. And while he seethed, she was the normal and sane one—who came so prepared she was name-dropping missiles and tanks. It was a good night. S.E. Cupp joins Tim Miller, who also shares his scoops from the spin room.
show notes:
S.E.'s show, "Battleground"
Trump and Kamala are meeting for the first time at tonight's debate, because in 2021, he took his ball, went home, and skipped the inauguration. Seven weeks after the change in the ticket, Trump still doesn't seem to know how to fight her— while Kamala will likely be focused on her message of fighting for the people vs Trump fighting for himself.
show notes:
Olivia's piece, "I Examined Donald Trump’s Ear — and His Soul — at Mar-a-Lago
Symone's MSNBC show, "The Weekend"
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Oi. 30 something, Alabamian, verbal frying, like repeating...is a pundit? Tough listen. "I don't know how high of information voters they are..." No teleprompter there.
Mr. Medved. Thanks for rejecting Trump & embracing Harris. But your your north star,St. Reagan? The Iran Contra saint? The foot dragging on HIV saint? The we are #1 USA chants at the '84 Olympics when the main competition was not there saint? The growing demented in office saint? The Philadelphia, MS speech saint? The soaring interest rates saint? The recession saint? The spending as high as during Obama saint? That one? Man you are easily led. If you can't criticize us, you don't really get US.
I'm looking for Tim's play list again.
Martin Luther King? Trump needs to be in a straight jacket.
Holy fuck he really does thing asylum seekers are from insane asylums. Wow.
If Trump is indeed the dumbest person as you say, what does that say about the at least 43% of the American voting public who will make him their choice to be President, again?
Please stress and distribute concern about the gathering storm of the many militias which may take violent action in the face of a Harris victory. see the pro public article on this topic please. I think a lot more than simply threatening is being signaled. I hope I'm wrong.
Just how many disorders do we think Trump has? .. . sociopath .. . psychopath ... narcissist ... OCD ... compulsive opposition disorder He's got to be the most mentally ill president/ candidate we've ever seen!
The legal Haitian immigration started in 2017.
The insightful discussions and thoughtful analysis make it a standout in the podcast world. https://sites.google.com/view/dallas-box-co/home The hosts bring a depth of knowledge and a balanced perspective that keeps me coming back for every episode. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to stay informed and engaged with current events. Keep up the fantastic work!
Tim, my question for the military generals is "when does your oath to defend the Constitution end?" we are not asking the military guys to take up arms to defend the Constitution, this time the country is asking you to let your voice be heard in defense of the Constitution
This is a great episode to share with your veteran friends who support Trump. He doesn't understand why you would sacrifice without personal gain. He doesn't understand why you would sacrifice for other people.
No, not cool to open carry.
Hard to listen to the up talking, sing song, manic, Neera, "liking" and "you knowing" and laughing at her own cray cray. Too much caffeine, not enough sleep? Whew. Maybe she would be easier to read.
Nice summation. "Me and him..." ugh.
, . mm
And SO MUCH BEAUTIFUL MANHOOD on display!! You had your brilliant nerdy men (my faves) like Buttigieg and Obama and Raskin, your fierce fighting men defending the vulnerable like Shawn Fain, your spiritual and thoughtful men like Warnock and Kinzinger, your goofy teddy bear dads like Tim Walz, and then Gus Walz - a teenage boy acting like a REAL HUMAN BEING!! I loved seeing so many wonderful, happy, healthy men in all their variations - it sincerely inspired me and gave me HOPE.
Why are these cutting off before the end of the episode? Is this happening to everyone?
Tim I am truly perplexed I just don't get it your whole attitude this must have been taped before Michelle and Barack Obama last night and that unbelievable music but your lackluster reaction to the convention is something that has me scratching my head. what's up with you? it's like we're inhabiting two different universes. I am so fired up!!!!!!!
Ah, Tim, I finally see your conservative alter ego. Subsidies to people struggling to buy their first home offends you. The national debt holds you back somehow? And I your landlord raises your rent and you have no recourse. The U.S. can cut corporate taxes, let the very richest of the rich pay little or no tax but the thing that makes you reach for those pearls is helping people buy a home. Got it. The debt has hurt you deeply. That really sucks. Good luck with that landlord. Give him hell.