Episodios

  • Daniel Shays's Rebellion: An American Story Both Sides of our Current Political Divide Can Appreciate

    Daniel Shays's Rebellion: An American Story Both Sides of our Current Political Divide Can Appreciate
    Apr 11 2026
    Daniel Bullen discusses his book, Daniel Shays's Honorable Rebellion: An American Story. He talks about how this 'rebellion' was misrepresented, the economic conditions that led to the protests by small farmers in western Massachusetts, profiles of Daniel Shays and his fellow protesters, the roles of Founders George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, the similarities and differences with the Whiskey Rebellion, and why this story is important for today.
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    29 m
  • From Searchlight to Washington: Jon Ralston Talks The Unlikely Rise of Harry Reid to the Corridors of Power

    From Searchlight to Washington: Jon Ralston Talks The Unlikely Rise of Harry Reid to the Corridors of Power
    Apr 4 2026
    Jon Ralston talks about his book, Games Changer: How Harry Reid Remade the Rules and Showed Democrats How to Fight. We discuss Reid's upbringing into poverty in small town Nevada, his rise in politics, relationship with the casino industry, connection with Howard Hughes, investigations of him by the FBI, his rebuilding of the Nevada Democratic party, and the evolution of his political views, including on the filibuster and "nuclear option." Ralston is Founder and CEO of Nevada Independent and regular commentator on MS-NOW. He is recognized as the leading authority on Nevada politics.
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    29 m
  • Book Explores Mitch McConnell's Rise in Politics and Wielding Of Power in the US Senate

    Book Explores Mitch McConnell's Rise in Politics and Wielding Of Power in the US Senate
    Mar 28 2026
    Michael Tackett, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief for the Associated Press and former Chicago Tribune political reporter, talks about his book, The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party. We discuss his rise in politics, understanding power and how to use it, mastering the rules of the Senate, the importance of fundraising, the filibuster, the Trump impeachments, and much more.
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    29 m
  • Illinois Primary Results: Pritzker "Stranglehold" on the Democratic Party and Republicans "Ongoing Descent Into Irrelevance"

    Illinois Primary Results: Pritzker "Stranglehold" on the Democratic Party and Republicans "Ongoing Descent Into Irrelevance"
    Mar 21 2026
    Patrick Pfingsten, author of The Illinoize political newsletter, radio host, and TV commentator, talks about the results of the Illinois primary election, including national impacts, statewide outcomes and analysis of a key local Republican race in the QC region.
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    29 m
  • GOP Congressional Candidate: "Power Bills Have Become Like a Second Mortgage; Have to Get Under Control"

    GOP Congressional Candidate: "Power Bills Have Become Like a Second Mortgage; Have to Get Under Control"
    Mar 13 2026
    Dillan Vancil, Republican Candidate for Congress in Illinois' 17th District, talks about why he's running, his background and experience, key issues facing voters in the district, and why he's the better candidate to face incumbent Eric Sorenson.
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    28 m
  • Economic Populism Sells in the Heartland According to Working Class Political Expert

    Economic Populism Sells in the Heartland According to Working Class Political Expert
    Mar 6 2026
    Jared Abbott, director of the Center for Working Class Politics, talks about the realignment of working class voters to the Republicans and Trump, how Democrats can win them back, the importance of proper messaging and language, the tie between economic and cultural issues, and presidential candidates with the most appeal to working class voters.
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    29 m
  • Global Trade is a "Double-edged Sword" for American Farmers

    Global Trade is a "Double-edged Sword" for American Farmers
    Feb 28 2026
    Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor, talks about the US ag economy, the impact of tariffs and globalization, bailout funding, foreign purchases of US land, impact of immigration restrictions, the latest on the Farm Bill, fewer heirs taking over farms, and the political impact of the slumping farm economy in this year's midterm elections.
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  • Former Missouri Governor Jay Nixon: "Our Politics Changed More Than Our People"

    Former Missouri Governor Jay Nixon: "Our Politics Changed More Than Our People"
    Feb 21 2026
    Former Missouri Governor Jay Nixon (D) talks about how he was able to win two terms in his Red state, his advice to the Democratic Party in winning working class and rural voters, how to repair the damaged party brand, his favorite '28 presidential candidates and more.
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