Tim Mak reports from Kyiv about how Ukrainians are handling the strain of war. The panel then looks at the upcoming GOP debate on Fox and the effect of abortion on elections. Plus, in our Highlights and Lowlights segment, Mona has a lovely recognition of a nurse practitioner who cared for her husband in urgent care.Highlights/lowlightsTim's:https://counteroffensive.substack.com/Bill's:https://wvmetronews.com/2023/08/11/manchin-seriously-considering-becoming-an-independent/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/10/pak-n-save-savey-meal-bot-ai-app-malfunction-recipesDamon's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/opinion/trump-indictment-cost-danger.htmlhttps://wisdomofcrowds.live/p/politicizing-the-lawLinda's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/opinion/oregon-drug-failure.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/opinion/shoplifting-urban-safety.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Mak reports from Kyiv about how Ukrainians are handling the strain of war. The panel then looks at the upcoming GOP debate on Fox and the effect of abortion on elections. Plus, in our Highlights and Lowlights segment, Mona has a lovely recognition of a nurse practitioner who cared for her husband in urgent care.Highlights/lowlightsTim's:<a href="https://counteroffensive.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://counteroffensive.substack.com/</a>Bill's:<a href="https://wvmetronews.com/2023/08/11/manchin-seriously-considering-becoming-an-independent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wvmetronews.com/2023/08/11/manchin-seriously-considering-becoming-an-independent/</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/10/pak-n-save-savey-meal-bot-ai-app-malfunction-recipes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/10/pak-n-save-savey-meal-bot-ai-app-malfunction-recipes</a>Damon's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/opinion/trump-indictment-cost-danger.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/opinion/trump-indictment-cost-danger.html</a><a href="https://wisdomofcrowds.live/p/politicizing-the-law" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wisdomofcrowds.live/p/politicizing-the-law</a>Linda's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/opinion/oregon-drug-failure.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/01/opinion/oregon-drug-failure.html</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/opinion/shoplifting-urban-safety.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/10/opinion/shoplifting-urban-safety.html</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

First Debate in Which Everyone Is Afraid to Tell the Truth

George Conway joins the group to discuss the various Trump defenses—and the party that supports him. Then the regulars discuss 'Oppenheimer,' and the bombing of Japan. And in our Highlights and Lowlights segment, Bill points to a possible US-brokered Israel-Saudi peace deal.highlights/lowlights:Bill's:https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/bidens-moral-calculus-in-brokering-a-saudi-israeli-peace-dealMona's:https://reason.com/volokh/2023/07/29/congress-can-regulate-the-supreme-court-but-there-are-limits-to-that-power/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/opinion/columnists/citi-bike-karen-white-woman.htmlDamon's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/opinion/trump-meritocracy-educated.htmlLinda's:https://www.theunpopulist.net/p/a-landmark-study-debunks-populist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Conway joins the group to discuss the various Trump defenses—and the party that supports him. Then the regulars discuss 'Oppenheimer,' and the bombing of Japan. And in our Highlights and Lowlights segment, Bill points to a possible US-brokered Israel-Saudi peace deal.highlights/lowlights:Bill's:<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/bidens-moral-calculus-in-brokering-a-saudi-israeli-peace-deal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/bidens-moral-calculus-in-brokering-a-saudi-israeli-peace-deal</a>Mona's:<a href="https://reason.com/volokh/2023/07/29/congress-can-regulate-the-supreme-court-but-there-are-limits-to-that-power/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://reason.com/volokh/2023/07/29/congress-can-regulate-the-supreme-court-but-there-are-limits-to-that-power/</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/opinion/columnists/citi-bike-karen-white-woman.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/opinion/columnists/citi-bike-karen-white-woman.html</a>Damon's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/opinion/trump-meritocracy-educated.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/opinion/trump-meritocracy-educated.html</a>Linda's:<a href="https://www.theunpopulist.net/p/a-landmark-study-debunks-populist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theunpopulist.net/p/a-landmark-study-debunks-populist</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Trump Defenses That Won't Hunt

Will Saletan joins the panel to discuss whether DeSantis's campaign is moribund, and whether the right or the left learned the lessons of COVID policy failures. Plus, in our "Highlights and Lowlights "segment, Damon spotlights the political crisis in Israel, and Linda shares a story of love and loss. Damon's:https://gideons.substack.com/p/break-the-barrel-to-get-rid-of-theWill's:http://brightlinewatch.org/uncharted-territory-the-aftermath-of-presidential-indictmentshttps://www.foxnews.com/video/6331842627112Bill's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/us/politics/nikki-haley-abortion.htmlMona's:https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/26/politics/rudy-giuliani-georgia-election-workers/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Saletan joins the panel to discuss whether DeSantis's campaign is moribund, and whether the right or the left learned the lessons of COVID policy failures. Plus, in our "Highlights and Lowlights "segment, Damon spotlights the political crisis in Israel, and Linda shares a story of love and loss. Damon's:<a href="https://gideons.substack.com/p/break-the-barrel-to-get-rid-of-the" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gideons.substack.com/p/break-the-barrel-to-get-rid-of-the</a>Will's:<a href="http://brightlinewatch.org/uncharted-territory-the-aftermath-of-presidential-indictments/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://brightlinewatch.org/uncharted-territory-the-aftermath-of-presidential-indictments</a><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6331842627112" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.foxnews.com/video/6331842627112</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/us/politics/nikki-haley-abortion.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/us/politics/nikki-haley-abortion.html</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/26/politics/rudy-giuliani-georgia-election-workers/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/26/politics/rudy-giuliani-georgia-election-workers/index.html</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

DeSantis Campaign Promises "Leaner and Meaner." Is Meaner Even Possible?

The Economist's John Prideaux joins the panel to discuss the latest likely indictment, the GOP response, and what MAGA world is planning for a Trump 2.0. Plus, in our highlights and lowlights segment, Linda flags the tactics Texas officials are using at the border that are injuring migrants.highlights/lowlightsLinda's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/19/us/texas-border-migrants-abbott.htmlJohn's:https://www.politico.eu/article/us-economist-fiona-scott-morton-quits-eu-job-emmanuel-macron/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66230072Damon's:https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/tennessee-republican-partisanship-one-party-state/674732/Bill's:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-pass-resolution-backing-israel-jayapal-racist-state-rcna94897https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1998/12/24/washington-could-use-mo-udall-now/Mona's:https://apnews.com/article/tuberville-military-holds-senate-officers-45c4230a8aee5222bf32b43823e29acc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Economist's John Prideaux joins the panel to discuss the latest likely indictment, the GOP response, and what MAGA world is planning for a Trump 2.0. Plus, in our highlights and lowlights segment, Linda flags the tactics Texas officials are using at the border that are injuring migrants.highlights/lowlightsLinda's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/19/us/texas-border-migrants-abbott.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/19/us/texas-border-migrants-abbott.html</a>John's:<a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/us-economist-fiona-scott-morton-quits-eu-job-emmanuel-macron/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.politico.eu/article/us-economist-fiona-scott-morton-quits-eu-job-emmanuel-macron/</a><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66230072" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66230072</a>Damon's:<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/tennessee-republican-partisanship-one-party-state/674732/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/tennessee-republican-partisanship-one-party-state/674732/</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-pass-resolution-backing-israel-jayapal-racist-state-rcna94897" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-pass-resolution-backing-israel-jayapal-racist-state-rcna94897</a><a href="https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1998/12/24/washington-could-use-mo-udall-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1998/12/24/washington-could-use-mo-udall-now/</a>Mona's:<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tuberville-military-holds-senate-officers-45c4230a8aee5222bf32b43823e29acc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/tuberville-military-holds-senate-officers-45c4230a8aee5222bf32b43823e29acc</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Contemplating a Trump Administration 2.0

Noah Smith tries to bring a little sunshine to the dour regulars (and Cathy Young) who are worried about the economy, the threat from third parties, and more. Plus, in our highlights and lowlights segment, Mona celebrates the fact that a famous Trumper has to liquidate.highlights/lowlightsMona's:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mypillow-auction-mike-lindell_n_64acffa0e4b0e5efaaddd535https://apnews.com/article/birth-control-pills-without-prescription-fda-b6728e98af5f1625520e0fa5fbc911c3Bill's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/world/middleeast/israel-protests-judicial-overhaul.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/07/12/biden-vilnius-nato-ukraine/Noah's:https://www.axios.com/2023/04/17/manufacturing-semiconductor-tech-bidenhttps://heatmap.news/politics/inflation-reduction-act-updates-bidenCathy's:https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/russian-opposition-ukrainian-activists-clashingDamon's:https://damonlinker.substack.com/p/the-global-progress-of-right-wing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noah Smith tries to bring a little sunshine to the dour regulars (and Cathy Young) who are worried about the economy, the threat from third parties, and more. Plus, in our highlights and lowlights segment, Mona celebrates the fact that a famous Trumper has to liquidate. highlights/lowlightsMona's:<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mypillow-auction-mike-lindell_n_64acffa0e4b0e5efaaddd535" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mypillow-auction-mike-lindell_n_64acffa0e4b0e5efaaddd535</a><a href="https://apnews.com/article/birth-control-pills-without-prescription-fda-b6728e98af5f1625520e0fa5fbc911c3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/birth-control-pills-without-prescription-fda-b6728e98af5f1625520e0fa5fbc911c3</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/world/middleeast/israel-protests-judicial-overhaul.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/11/world/middleeast/israel-protests-judicial-overhaul.html</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/07/12/biden-vilnius-nato-ukraine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/07/12/biden-vilnius-nato-ukraine/</a>Noah's:<a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/17/manufacturing-semiconductor-tech-biden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.axios.com/2023/04/17/manufacturing-semiconductor-tech-biden</a><a href="https://heatmap.news/politics/inflation-reduction-act-updates-biden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://heatmap.news/politics/inflation-reduction-act-updates-biden</a>Cathy's:<a href="https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/russian-opposition-ukrainian-activists-clashing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/russian-opposition-ukrainian-activists-clashing</a>Damon's:<a href="https://damonlinker.substack.com/p/the-global-progress-of-right-wing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://damonlinker.substack.com/p/the-global-progress-of-right-wing</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Is Optimism Warranted?

The Washington Post's Megan McArdle joins to discuss the pros and (mostly) cons of affirmative action. Also, will anyone watch August's GOP debate? Who will show up? Plus, in our highlights/lowlights segment, Linda points to a new draconian law in Florida that targets undocumented immigrants and those who employ them.highlights/lowlightsLinda's:https://www.wsj.com/articles/migrant-workers-flee-florida-as-new-immigration-law-takes-effect-94796abfBill's:https://echeloninsights.com/in-the-news/june-2023-omnibus/Megan's:https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/dc-mayor-muriel-bowser-seeks-community-input-on-crime-problems/Damon's:https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/hypocrisy-mandatory-diversity-statements/674611/Mona's:https://www.thefire.org/news/leaked-memo-mayo-clinic-doubles-down-gag-order-dr-michael-joyner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Washington Post's Megan McArdle joins to discuss the pros and (mostly) cons of affirmative action. Also, will anyone watch August's GOP debate? Who will show up? Plus, in our highlights/lowlights segment, Linda points to a new draconian law in Florida that targets undocumented immigrants and those who employ them.highlights/lowlightsLinda's:<a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/migrant-workers-flee-florida-as-new-immigration-law-takes-effect-94796abf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wsj.com/articles/migrant-workers-flee-florida-as-new-immigration-law-takes-effect-94796abf</a>Bill's:<a href="https://echeloninsights.com/in-the-news/june-2023-omnibus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://echeloninsights.com/in-the-news/june-2023-omnibus/</a>Megan's:<a href="https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/dc-mayor-muriel-bowser-seeks-community-input-on-crime-problems/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/dc-mayor-muriel-bowser-seeks-community-input-on-crime-problems/</a>Damon's:<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/hypocrisy-mandatory-diversity-statements/674611/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/hypocrisy-mandatory-diversity-statements/674611/</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.thefire.org/news/leaked-memo-mayo-clinic-doubles-down-gag-order-dr-michael-joyner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefire.org/news/leaked-memo-mayo-clinic-doubles-down-gag-order-dr-michael-joyner</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A Class Full of Frenchmen?

Bob Shrum, Steve Vladeck, and David Kramer join the show this week to discuss momentous Supreme Court cases and the tremors out of Russia. Plus, in our highlights/lowlights segment, Damon shares details about how a bloc of right-wing influencers and DeSantis supporters are rallying behind an antisemite.highlights/lowlightsDamon's:https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/desantis-influencers-defend-unmasked-antisemite-pedro-gonzalez-1234780062/amp/Bob's:https://apnews.com/article/recession-economy-inflation-jobs-unemployment-2ad91e65f4c0c79ebd2518e351934605Mona's:https://www.antonybeevor.com/book/russia-revolution-and-civil-war-1917-1921/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Shrum, Steve Vladeck, and David Kramer join the show this week to discuss momentous Supreme Court cases and the tremors out of Russia. Plus, in our highlights/lowlights segment, Damon shares details about how a bloc of right-wing influencers and DeSantis supporters are rallying behind an antisemite.highlights/lowlightsDamon's:<a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/desantis-influencers-defend-unmasked-antisemite-pedro-gonzalez-1234780062/amp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/desantis-influencers-defend-unmasked-antisemite-pedro-gonzalez-1234780062/amp/</a>Bob's:<a href="https://apnews.com/article/recession-economy-inflation-jobs-unemployment-2ad91e65f4c0c79ebd2518e351934605" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/recession-economy-inflation-jobs-unemployment-2ad91e65f4c0c79ebd2518e351934605</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.antonybeevor.com/book/russia-revolution-and-civil-war-1917-1921/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.antonybeevor.com/book/russia-revolution-and-civil-war-1917-1921/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A Week Where Decades Happen

Former Rep. Tim Ryan reports from Ohio that the GOP base there remains in the tank for Trump, DeSantis is in a no-man's land, and most voters probably aren't paying any attention to Hunter Biden's plea deal. Meanwhile, there's a country to run, but Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene made time for a catfight. Plus, remembering compelling testimony from the Jan 6 hearings a year ago in our highlight/lowlight segment. Ryan joins guest host A.B. Stoddard and regulars Damon Linker and Linda Chavez.show notesRyan v Vance debate highlighthighlights/lowlightsA.B.'s: https://youtu.be/gQlx0rzFk0QLinda's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/us/census-median-age.htmlDamon's:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-22/jill-stein-2016-green-candidate-now-running-cornel-west-s-bidhttps://www.axios.com/2023/06/08/robert-f-kennedy-jr-tech-2024-campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Rep. Tim Ryan reports from Ohio that the GOP base there remains in the tank for Trump, DeSantis is in a no-man's land, and most voters probably aren't paying any attention to Hunter Biden's plea deal. Meanwhile, there's a country to run, but Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene made time for a catfight. Plus, remembering compelling testimony from the Jan 6 hearings a year ago in our highlight/lowlight segment. Ryan joins guest host A.B. Stoddard and regulars Damon Linker and Linda Chavez. show notes<a href="https://twitter.com/derekfriday/status/1582329026680483840?s=46&amp;t=uVox_RHSjUhDscDqa14CfwRyan%20v%20Vance%20debate%20highlight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan v Vance debate highlight</a>highlights/lowlightsA.B.'s:<a href="%20https://youtu.be/gQlx0rzFk0Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://youtu.be/gQlx0rzFk0Q</a>Linda's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/us/census-median-age.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/us/census-median-age.html</a>Damon's:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-22/jill-stein-2016-green-candidate-now-running-cornel-west-s-bid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-22/jill-stein-2016-green-candidate-now-running-cornel-west-s-bid</a><a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/06/08/robert-f-kennedy-jr-tech-2024-campaign" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.axios.com/2023/06/08/robert-f-kennedy-jr-tech-2024-campaign</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The View from Trumpland

Arc Digital's Nicholas Grossman joins the panel to help analyze the Republican reaction to Trump's indictment—both the officials and the voters—as well as the Ukrainian summer offensive. Plus, renaming Southern military bases, inflation, the steak-price indicator, and must-watch TV starring Keri Russell.show notes:Sarah Longwell's Iowa Focus Group featured on the PBS NewsHourHighlights/lowlightsNick's:https://www.hulu.com/series/the-americans-6deba130-65fb-4816-acb1-aea5eb940f0fhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81288983Linda's:https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/14/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-crime/Damon's:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/14/ignoring-robert-f-kennedy-jr-not-an-optionMona's:https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/12/immigration-economy-book-reviewsBill's:https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-06-14/us-europe-japan-are-saving-ukraine-but-not-preparing-for-china-war?srnd=premium#xj4y7vzkghttps://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691204383/the-new-makers-of-modern-strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arc Digital's Nicholas Grossman joins the panel to help analyze the Republican reaction to Trump's indictment—both the officials and the voters—as well as the Ukrainian summer offensive. Plus, renaming Southern military bases, inflation, the steak-price indicator, and must-watch TV starring Keri Russell.show notes:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnIIfuQswWUSarah%20Longwell's%20Iowa%20Focus%20Group%20featured%20on%20PBS'%20NewsHour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Longwell's Iowa Focus Group featured on the PBS NewsHour</a>Highlights/lowlightsNick's:<a href="https://www.hulu.com/series/the-americans-6deba130-65fb-4816-acb1-aea5eb940f0f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hulu.com/series/the-americans-6deba130-65fb-4816-acb1-aea5eb940f0f</a><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81288983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/81288983</a>Linda's:<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/14/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-crime/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/14/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-crime/</a>Damon's:<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/14/ignoring-robert-f-kennedy-jr-not-an-option" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/14/ignoring-robert-f-kennedy-jr-not-an-option</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/12/immigration-economy-book-reviews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/06/12/immigration-economy-book-reviews</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-06-14/us-europe-japan-are-saving-ukraine-but-not-preparing-for-china-war?srnd=premium#xj4y7vzkg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-06-14/us-europe-japan-are-saving-ukraine-but-not-preparing-for-china-war?srnd=premium#xj4y7vzkg</a><a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691204383/the-new-makers-of-modern-strategy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691204383/the-new-makers-of-modern-strategy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Republicans Get a Little Punchy

New York Times contributor Peter Wehner joins the panel to evaluate the GOP presidential field, consider whether Republicans care about issues, and ponder the Trump indictment. Plus, in our highlights and lowlights segment, Damon and Linda praise the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Alabama voting rights case, and Pete pays tribute to his family’s beloved dog, Romeo. highlights/lowlightsLinda's and Damon's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/us/supreme-court-voting-rights-act-alabama.htmlBill's:https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-06-06/commentary-on-pgas-merger-with-livhttps://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/06/08/the-new-right-patrick-deneen-00100279Mona's:https://www.freedomforum.org/freeexpressionawards/https://www.slowboring.com/p/misinformation-isnt-just-on-the-right-214 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Times contributor Peter Wehner joins the panel to evaluate the GOP presidential field, consider whether Republicans care about issues, and ponder the Trump indictment. Plus, in our highlights and lowlights segment, Damon and Linda praise the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Alabama voting rights case, and Pete pays tribute to his family’s beloved dog, Romeo. highlights/lowlightsLinda's and Damon's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/us/supreme-court-voting-rights-act-alabama.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/us/supreme-court-voting-rights-act-alabama.html</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-06-06/commentary-on-pgas-merger-with-liv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-06-06/commentary-on-pgas-merger-with-liv</a><a href="https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/06/08/the-new-right-patrick-deneen-00100279" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/06/08/the-new-right-patrick-deneen-00100279</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/freeexpressionawards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.freedomforum.org/freeexpressionawards/</a><a href="https://www.slowboring.com/p/misinformation-isnt-just-on-the-right-214" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.slowboring.com/p/misinformation-isnt-just-on-the-right-214</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

An Incredibly Weak Field

Beg to Differ is a weekly roundtable podcast brought to you by TheBulwark.com. Host Mona Charen is joined by Linda Chavez of the Niskanen Center, Bill Galston of the Brookings Institution, and Damon Linker, who writes "Notes from the Middleground," to discuss the news of the week in a respectful, rational forum.

New York Times columnist David French joins the show to discuss signs of sanity from Texas Republicans and the averted default. Plus, the dangers of AI, and our highlight and lowlight segment, including Mona's shout-out to Mississippi's successful effort to raise reading test scores.highlights/lowlightsMona's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/opinion/mississippi-education-poverty.htmlDavid's:https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/05/29/two-weeks-at-the-front-in-ukraineDamon's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/opinion/hawley-reeves-bly-men-mascculinity.htmlBill's:https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/30/erdogan-autocrat-electoral-power/Linda's:https://apnews.com/article/daca-lawsuit-court-hearing-dreamers-5f77f76eaa9b96dbb7d8123103f240de Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Times columnist David French joins the show to discuss signs of sanity from Texas Republicans and the averted default. Plus, the dangers of AI, and our highlight and lowlight segment, including Mona's shout-out to Mississippi's successful effort to raise reading test scores.highlights/lowlightsMona's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/opinion/mississippi-education-poverty.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/opinion/mississippi-education-poverty.html</a>David's:<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/05/29/two-weeks-at-the-front-in-ukraine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/05/29/two-weeks-at-the-front-in-ukraine</a>Damon's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/opinion/hawley-reeves-bly-men-mascculinity.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/opinion/hawley-reeves-bly-men-mascculinity.html</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/30/erdogan-autocrat-electoral-power/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/30/erdogan-autocrat-electoral-power/</a>Linda's:<a href="https://apnews.com/article/daca-lawsuit-court-hearing-dreamers-5f77f76eaa9b96dbb7d8123103f240de" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/daca-lawsuit-court-hearing-dreamers-5f77f76eaa9b96dbb7d8123103f240de</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Green Shoots of a Responsible Right?

Tom Nichols joins the panel to consider the botched DeSantis announcement, the primary campaign so far, and Biden's debt limit dilemma. Plus, for a break from politics this holiday weekend, Damon recommends “Still,” the documentary about Michael J. Fox, as his highlight of the week.highlights/lowlightsTom's:https://apnews.com/article/stewart-rhodes-oath-keepers-seditious-conspiracy-sentencing-b3ed4556a3dec577539c4181639f666chttps://www.businessinsider.com/fox-news-host-greg-gutfeld-praises-teacher-sex-with-teen-2023-5Damon's:https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie/Linda's:https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-05-18/border-crossing-numbers-biden-title-42https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/americas/darien-gap-afghan-migration.htmlBill's:https://www.ft.com/content/0b57c31b-814d-4554-91d8-d49b066cea69https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/24/yevgeniy-prigozhin-war-backfired-revolution/Mona's:https://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2023/5/24/23735755/university-chicago-president-robert-zimmer-free-speech-championhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jan-6-rioter-put-feet-desk-pelosi-office-sentenced-45-years-prison-rcna85848 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Nichols joins the panel to consider the botched DeSantis announcement, the primary campaign so far, and Biden's debt limit dilemma. Plus, for a break from politics this holiday weekend, Damon recommends “Still,” the documentary about Michael J. Fox, as his highlight of the week.highlights/lowlightsTom's:<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stewart-rhodes-oath-keepers-seditious-conspiracy-sentencing-b3ed4556a3dec577539c4181639f666c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/stewart-rhodes-oath-keepers-seditious-conspiracy-sentencing-b3ed4556a3dec577539c4181639f666c</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fox-news-host-greg-gutfeld-praises-teacher-sex-with-teen-2023-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.businessinsider.com/fox-news-host-greg-gutfeld-praises-teacher-sex-with-teen-2023-5</a>Damon's:<a href="https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie/</a>Linda's:<a href="https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-05-18/border-crossing-numbers-biden-title-42" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-05-18/border-crossing-numbers-biden-title-42</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/americas/darien-gap-afghan-migration.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/americas/darien-gap-afghan-migration.html</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/0b57c31b-814d-4554-91d8-d49b066cea69" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ft.com/content/0b57c31b-814d-4554-91d8-d49b066cea69</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/24/yevgeniy-prigozhin-war-backfired-revolution/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/24/yevgeniy-prigozhin-war-backfired-revolution/</a>Mona's:<a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2023/5/24/23735755/university-chicago-president-robert-zimmer-free-speech-champion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2023/5/24/23735755/university-chicago-president-robert-zimmer-free-speech-champion</a><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jan-6-rioter-put-feet-desk-pelosi-office-sentenced-45-years-prison-rcna85848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jan-6-rioter-put-feet-desk-pelosi-office-sentenced-45-years-prison-rcna85848</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

DeSantis Is No Trump Slayer

Will Saletan joins to talk about his special project on The Corruption of Lindsey Graham. The panel also tackles the Durham Report and Comer's damp squib, as well as high and low points of Biden's presidency.highlights/lowlightsDamon's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/us/politics/feinstein-illness-shingles-senate.htmlBill's:https://apnews.com/article/biden-papua-new-guinea-australia-debt-limit-b2b82fbb82d829f0b8bae87bef741d63Linda's:https://www.amazon.com/Living-Aimee-Lou-Wood/dp/B0B74YCG3MWill's:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/16/more-governors-are-saying-no-college-no-problem-job-seekers/https://www.propublica.org/article/college-high-school-research-peer-review-publicationsMona's:https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/05/the-real-robert-f-kennedy-jr/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Saletan joins to talk about his special project on<a href="%20https://specialto.thebulwark.com/p/the-corruption-of-lindsey-grahamThe%20Corruption%20of%20Lindsey%20Graham." rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Corruption of Lindsey Graham.</a> The panel also tackles the Durham Report and Comer's damp squib, as well as high and low points of Biden's presidency.highlights/lowlightsDamon's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/us/politics/feinstein-illness-shingles-senate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/us/politics/feinstein-illness-shingles-senate.html</a>Bill's:<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-papua-new-guinea-australia-debt-limit-b2b82fbb82d829f0b8bae87bef741d63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/biden-papua-new-guinea-australia-debt-limit-b2b82fbb82d829f0b8bae87bef741d63</a>Linda's:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Living-Aimee-Lou-Wood/dp/B0B74YCG3M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Living-Aimee-Lou-Wood/dp/B0B74YCG3M</a>Will's:<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/16/more-governors-are-saying-no-college-no-problem-job-seekers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/16/more-governors-are-saying-no-college-no-problem-job-seekers/</a><a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/college-high-school-research-peer-review-publications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.propublica.org/article/college-high-school-research-peer-review-publications</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/05/the-real-robert-f-kennedy-jr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/05/the-real-robert-f-kennedy-jr/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Durham Got Bupkis

Eric Edelman and Benjamin Wittes join to discuss Ukraine's coming offensive, the end of Title 42 and a looming immigration crisis, and the 30-car pile up that was CNN's town hall with Donald Trump.highlights/lowlightsBen's:https://www.dogshirtdaily.com/p/defect-and-repentLinda's:https://www.americanpurpose.com/articles/mission-accomplished/Eric's:https://www.kyivpost.com/post/16767https://www.thedailybeast.com/gop-sen-ron-johnson-admits-biden-probe-lacks-hard-proof-to-support-hypeDamon's:https://specialto.thebulwark.com/p/the-corruption-of-lindsey-grahamMona's:https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/opill-over-counter-birth-control-fda-advisory-committee-vote-rcna83506https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/nyregion/reading-nyc-schools.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Edelman and Benjamin Wittes join to discuss Ukraine's coming offensive, the end of Title 42 and a looming immigration crisis, and the 30-car pile up that was CNN's town hall with Donald Trump.highlights/lowlightsBen's:<a href="https://www.dogshirtdaily.com/p/defect-and-repent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dogshirtdaily.com/p/defect-and-repent</a>Linda's:<a href="https://www.americanpurpose.com/articles/mission-accomplished/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.americanpurpose.com/articles/mission-accomplished/</a>Eric's:<a href="https://www.kyivpost.com/post/16767" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kyivpost.com/post/16767</a><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/gop-sen-ron-johnson-admits-biden-probe-lacks-hard-proof-to-support-hype" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thedailybeast.com/gop-sen-ron-johnson-admits-biden-probe-lacks-hard-proof-to-support-hype</a>Damon's:<a href="https://specialto.thebulwark.com/p/the-corruption-of-lindsey-graham" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://specialto.thebulwark.com/p/the-corruption-of-lindsey-graham</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/opill-over-counter-birth-control-fda-advisory-committee-vote-rcna83506" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/opill-over-counter-birth-control-fda-advisory-committee-vote-rcna83506</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/nyregion/reading-nyc-schools.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/nyregion/reading-nyc-schools.html</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Demonic Charisma

Sarah Longwell joins the panel to discuss debt ceiling brinksmanship, possible indictments, and the contours of the 2024 race —as of now.To continue the conversation go to https://b2d.thebulwark.com/highlights/lowlightsBill's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/business/media/tucker-carlson-text-message-white-men.htmlSarah's:https://www.keranews.org/texas-news/2023-05-01/no-thoughts-and-prayers-abbott-slammed-for-highlighting-immigration-status-of-shooting-victimsDamon's:https://apnews.com/article/cpac-hungary-orban-woke-gender-migration-da47d0febc22d935de0b48fe5e3ad4a6Linda's:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steve-bannon-camp-of-the-saints-immigration_n_58b75206e4b0284854b3dc03Mona's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/opinion/republican-ukraine-russia.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Longwell joins the panel to discuss debt ceiling brinksmanship, possible indictments, and the contours of the 2024 race —as of now.To continue the conversation go to <a href="https://b2d.thebulwark.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://b2d.thebulwark.com/</a>highlights/lowlightsBill's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/business/media/tucker-carlson-text-message-white-men.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/business/media/tucker-carlson-text-message-white-men.html</a>Sarah's:<a href="https://www.keranews.org/texas-news/2023-05-01/no-thoughts-and-prayers-abbott-slammed-for-highlighting-immigration-status-of-shooting-victims" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.keranews.org/texas-news/2023-05-01/no-thoughts-and-prayers-abbott-slammed-for-highlighting-immigration-status-of-shooting-victims</a>Damon's:<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cpac-hungary-orban-woke-gender-migration-da47d0febc22d935de0b48fe5e3ad4a6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/cpac-hungary-orban-woke-gender-migration-da47d0febc22d935de0b48fe5e3ad4a6</a>Linda's:<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steve-bannon-camp-of-the-saints-immigration_n_58b75206e4b0284854b3dc03" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steve-bannon-camp-of-the-saints-immigration_n_58b75206e4b0284854b3dc03</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/opinion/republican-ukraine-russia.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/opinion/republican-ukraine-russia.html</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Trump Biden Redux?

Jill Lawrence joins the show to discuss Biden's 2024 announcement, Kamala's rehabilitation, Tucker's tumble, E. Jean Carroll's testimony, and Disney's counterattack on DeSantis.To continue the conversation go to https://b2d.thebulwark.com/highlights/lowlightsJill's:https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3970356-sanders-cassidy-will-mark-up-drug-pricing-bills-next-week/https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/04/27/yoon-suk-yeol-american-pie-white-house-state-dinner/Damon's:https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/emerson-national-poll-biden-and-trump-on-track-for-2024-rematch/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/27/fox-news-poll-trump-desantis-rfk-jr-biden/11750616002/Mona's:https://www.npr.org/2023/04/26/1172158461/montana-gop-transgender-zooey-zephyr-punishment-banned-speaking-lgbtqhttps://www.economist.com/moscowpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jill Lawrence joins the show to discuss Biden's 2024 announcement, Kamala's rehabilitation, Tucker's tumble, E. Jean Carroll's testimony, and Disney's counterattack on DeSantis.To continue the conversation go to<a href="%20https://b2d.thebulwark.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://b2d.thebulwark.com/</a>highlights/lowlightsJill's:<a href="https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3970356-sanders-cassidy-will-mark-up-drug-pricing-bills-next-week/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3970356-sanders-cassidy-will-mark-up-drug-pricing-bills-next-week/</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/04/27/yoon-suk-yeol-american-pie-white-house-state-dinner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/04/27/yoon-suk-yeol-american-pie-white-house-state-dinner/</a>Damon's:<a href="https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/emerson-national-poll-biden-and-trump-on-track-for-2024-rematch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/emerson-national-poll-biden-and-trump-on-track-for-2024-rematch/</a><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/27/fox-news-poll-trump-desantis-rfk-jr-biden/11750616002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/27/fox-news-poll-trump-desantis-rfk-jr-biden/11750616002/</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/04/26/1172158461/montana-gop-transgender-zooey-zephyr-punishment-banned-speaking-lgbtq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/2023/04/26/1172158461/montana-gop-transgender-zooey-zephyr-punishment-banned-speaking-lgbtq</a><a href="https://www.economist.com/moscowpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.economist.com/moscowpod</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Tucker's Unique Malevolence

DeSantis is even more charmless than Nixon. And while Fox avoided one embarrassing trial—the truth and lies are plain for all to see. Plus, the panelists share their current TV viewing recommendations. Guest host Sonny Bunch takes over the director's chair on this week's episode. highlights/lowlightsDamon's:https://libertiesjournal.com/articles/the-once-and-the-now/Linda's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.htmlBill's:https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-first-space-launchhttps://apnews.com/article/white-house-toddler-fence-secret-service-6ece5fc94204dbc3001457403269c28e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DeSantis is even more charmless than Nixon. And while Fox avoided one embarrassing trial—the truth and lies are plain for all to see. Plus, the panelists share their current TV viewing recommendations. Guest host Sonny Bunch takes over the director's chair on this week's episode. highlights/lowlightsDamon's:<a href="https://libertiesjournal.com/articles/the-once-and-the-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://libertiesjournal.com/articles/the-once-and-the-now/</a>Linda's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-first-space-launch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-first-space-launch</a><a href="https://apnews.com/article/white-house-toddler-fence-secret-service-6ece5fc94204dbc3001457403269c28e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/white-house-toddler-fence-secret-service-6ece5fc94204dbc3001457403269c28e</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

DeSantis Fights Off a Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly

Matt Bennett joins the team to discuss the ill-considered No Labels third party gambit. The group then turns to Trump's return to Fox, Greg Abbott's proposed pardon of a murderer, and how abortion is roiling elections.highlights/lowlightsDamon's:https://substack.com/profile/12665540-damon-linker?utm_source=substack-feed-itemhttps://on.substack.com/p/notesBill's:https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/13/21-year-old-with-top-secret-information-00092002Linda's:https://www.theunpopulist.net/p/the-us-is-not-close-to-doing-enough?utm_medium=emailMatt's:https://twitter.com/JuliaDavisNews/status/1646205733774540823?s=20Mona's:https://www.econtalk.org/erik-hoel-on-the-threat-to-humanity-from-ai/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Bennett joins the team to discuss the ill-considered No Labels third party gambit. The group then turns to Trump's return to Fox, Greg Abbott's proposed pardon of a murderer, and how abortion is roiling elections. highlights/lowlightsDamon's:<a href="https://substack.com/profile/12665540-damon-linker?utm_source=substack-feed-item" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://substack.com/profile/12665540-damon-linker?utm_source=substack-feed-item</a><a href="https://on.substack.com/p/notes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://on.substack.com/p/notes</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/13/21-year-old-with-top-secret-information-00092002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/13/21-year-old-with-top-secret-information-00092002</a>Linda's:<a href="https://www.theunpopulist.net/p/the-us-is-not-close-to-doing-enough?utm_medium=email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theunpopulist.net/p/the-us-is-not-close-to-doing-enough?utm_medium=email</a>Matt's:<a href="https://twitter.com/JuliaDavisNews/status/1646205733774540823?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/JuliaDavisNews/status/1646205733774540823?s=20</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.econtalk.org/erik-hoel-on-the-threat-to-humanity-from-ai/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.econtalk.org/erik-hoel-on-the-threat-to-humanity-from-ai/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Why a Third Party Is a Threat

Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget discusses our broken budget and the fiscal gridlock that is undermining America’s economic strength. Plus, why people are taking to the streets in Israel.highlights/lowlightsDamon's:https://www.liberalpatriot.com/Bill's:https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/29/investigating-low-fertility-rates/Mona's:https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/the-secret-joke-at-the-heart-of-the-harvard-affirmative-action-case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget discusses our broken budget and the fiscal gridlock that is undermining America’s economic strength. Plus, why people are taking to the streets in Israel.highlights/lowlightsDamon's:<a href="https://www.liberalpatriot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.liberalpatriot.com/</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/29/investigating-low-fertility-rates/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/29/investigating-low-fertility-rates/</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/the-secret-joke-at-the-heart-of-the-harvard-affirmative-action-case" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/the-secret-joke-at-the-heart-of-the-harvard-affirmative-action-case</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Are There Any Grown-Ups in Government?

Philip K. Howard joins the group to discuss his book on public sector unions. The panel — with special guest Cathy Young — also addresses Trump's possible indictment and looks back at the 20th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War.highlights/lowlightsPhilip's:https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-23/lausd-strike-ends-with-no-settlement-but-classes-to-resumeBill's:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/us/politics/desantis-putin-ukraine-russia.htmlhttps://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a43402697/jack-daniels-parody-dog-toy/Cathy's:https://apnews.com/article/icc-putin-war-crimes-ukraine-9857eb68d827340394960eccf0589253Damon's:https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/22/surprising-post-trump-consensus/Mona's:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65057249https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/11/pandemic-baby-bump-fertility/671964/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philip K. Howard joins the group to discuss his book on public sector unions. The panel — with special guest Cathy Young — also addresses Trump's possible indictment and looks back at the 20th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. highlights/lowlightsPhilip's:<a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-23/lausd-strike-ends-with-no-settlement-but-classes-to-resume" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-23/lausd-strike-ends-with-no-settlement-but-classes-to-resume</a>Bill's:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/us/politics/desantis-putin-ukraine-russia.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/us/politics/desantis-putin-ukraine-russia.html</a><a href="https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a43402697/jack-daniels-parody-dog-toy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a43402697/jack-daniels-parody-dog-toy/</a>Cathy's:<a href="https://apnews.com/article/icc-putin-war-crimes-ukraine-9857eb68d827340394960eccf0589253" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/icc-putin-war-crimes-ukraine-9857eb68d827340394960eccf0589253</a>Damon's:<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/22/surprising-post-trump-consensus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/22/surprising-post-trump-consensus/</a>Mona's:<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65057249" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65057249</a><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/11/pandemic-baby-bump-fertility/671964/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/11/pandemic-baby-bump-fertility/671964/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Is Accountability Dead?

I enjoy the temperate and balanced discussions regarding the current condition of our republic.

Excellent Discussion

Outstanding insight. I’ll be here for every episode.

All the stars

Beg to Differ is a weekly roundtable podcast brought to you by <a href="http://TheBulwark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheBulwark.com</a>. Host Mona Charen is joined by Linda Chavez of the Niskanen Center, Bill Galston of the Brookings Institution, and Damon Linker, who writes "Notes from the Middleground," to discuss the news of the week in a respectful, rational forum.

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