Kasich & Klepper: Liz Cheney's Defeat, Trump's FBI Battle, & Biden's Midterms

On the menu for today’s show - some nice and a whole lot of spice. Phil Rosenthal, creator of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, and foodie extraordinaire joins Kasich & Klepper for a feast for the ears. They talk about why everyone should travel (even if it's exploring your own town!), the power of sharing a meal (and a laugh), and how Phil developed his sense of humor that has connected with millions around the world. The kitchen also heats up with a discussion about the impact of climate change, police reform, and the growing schism between the left and right in US politics. The sixth season of SOMEBODY FEED PHIL premieres October 18th and you can get SOMEBODY FEED PHIL THE BOOK the very same day wherever you get your books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midterms are right around the corner. What issues REALLY matter most to voters? Who will win the House and the Senate? Will Trump and Biden face off again in 2024? To get the answers, Kasich & Klepper turn to Celinda Lake, one of the country’s top Democratic pollsters, and Ed Goeas, a prominent republican pollster and partner at Tarrance Group. They explain how polling accuracy has changed over the decades, why people often lie to pollsters, and whether voters really care about civility in politics. They also discuss where abortion rights, immigration, climate change, crime, and the economy rank in importance to voters going into the November elections. Celinda Lake and Ed Goeas’ upcoming book, “A QUESTION OF RESPECT: Bringing Us Together in a Deeply Divided Nation” is available for pre-order now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t forget, this is an episode to remember. Dr. Scott A. Small, neuroscientist and director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Columbia University, talks with Kasich & Klepper about why forgetting is not always a failure of our memory and how sleep helps us clear our minds. They also discuss how we are constantly cluttering our brains with today’s social media instead of making true connections as well as the healthy benefits of forgetting some of the pandemic and other traumatic world events. Scott’s book, FORGETTING: THE BENEFITS OF NOT REMEMBERING is available now wherever you get your books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Kasich is away, the Democrats will play. Jordan Klepper is without his partner in civility this week, so he welcomes Lis Smith, Democratic strategist for more than 20 political campaigns including Barack Obama, Andrew Cuomo and Pete Buttigieg. Jordan and Lis debate Biden’s favorability struggles, whether a “nice” candidate like Pete Buttigieg can survive in this hellish political landscape, and how they both prep to talk with Fox News or MAGA supporters. They also break down whether the DOJ will actually bring Trump to justice and Lis describes what it’s like behind closed doors in Washington with the titillating-yet-scary stories in her new book. Lis’ NYT bestseller, ANY GIVEN TUESDAY: A POLITICAL LOVE STORY is out now wherever you buy your books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midterm season is upon us! In this week's episode, Kasich & Klepper throw the biggest headlines and questions at each other including what Liz Cheney's defeat spells for Trump-opposing Republican candidates, heated Senate races like Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock in Georgia, and whether Democrats losing the House may lead to President Biden's impeachment. They also discuss the latest updates in the DOJ & FBI's investigation of Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate and Kasich explains how he could've won the Presidential primary against Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Shire to the Island, this week’s guest has played a major part in bringing some of your favorite series to life. Dominic Monaghan tells Kasich & Klepper what it’s like to be a part of iconic series like Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Lost, and why he thinks his best work is yet to come. They also embrace Beatlesmania, discuss the World Cup, and Dominic reveals why his favorite animals are the “misunderstood” ones you fear the most. You can hear Dominic in MORIARTY: THE DEVIL’S GAME on Audible and listen and subscribe to THE FRIENDSHIP ONION with Dominic and Billy Boyd, wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the trainwreck that is American politics, there are those on the Trump train, those who got off, and those who never got on board. So, how did we end up here? You can point at least one finger towards this week’s guest, Tim Miller, longtime political consultant and writer-at-large for The Bulwark. Tim reveals to Kasich & Klepper his involvement in shaping a Republican party with values often at odds with his own, his shame over it, and how he is moving forward with hopes for the future. He also illuminates the viability (or lack thereof) of a third party and what the GOP might look like without Trump.Tim’s new bestseller, WHY WE DID IT: A Travelogue From the Republican Road to Hell, is available now wherever you get your books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China, Russia, Communism, Dictatorship, and the United States: One of these things is not like the others, but for how long? Anne Applebaum, the Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Kasich & Klepper to discuss the ongoing threats on democracy across the globe, why authoritarianism continues to grow in popularity; the terrifying message that is spread by those in power like Hungary's Viktor Orbán, and what will be left of Russia and Ukraine after Putin. Anne’s newest book, TWILIGHT OF DEMOCRACY: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism, is available now wherever you get books and visit anneapplebaum.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When those in power fail us, we often turn to entertainment to seek justice. This week, Danny Strong, creator and showrunner of the Emmy-nominated limited-series, DOPESICK, shares how he channeled his outrage to place a powerful spotlight on the deceit and criminality behind the opioid crisis. Danny also reveals the challenges of making stories like these marketable to Hollywood and audiences, how to navigate partisan politics in entertainment, and why Quentin Tarantino is his biggest fan. Plus, Kasich & Klepper kick off the show by reacting to this week’s breaking news: the FBI’s raid of Trump’s Mar-A-Lago.Watch the Emmy-nominated, Hulu original series DOPESICK, now streaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing can prepare you for this week's knockout episode: the "Bronze Bomber" Deontay Wilder steps into the ring with Kasich and Klepper. Deontay reveals the warrior mentality it took to become the longtime WBC heavyweight champion, why there's no relationship between him and Tyson Fury beyond their historic trilogy fights, and the legacy he's leaving to his children and others for generations to come. Deontay Wilder's debut single, EVERYTIME, featuring Marsellos Wilder, is available on all music streaming platforms. Kasich and Klepper also begin the show by reacting to the recent Axios report about the shift in demographics between party lines - are Democrats really becoming more white and elite while the Republican party becomes more appealing to working class and Latino voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices