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Steph is back!We geeked out over the massive blue tsunami.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.Topics: We break down the election results, what they mean for Democrats and Republicans, the future of MAGA, and the growing demand for accountability. We also discuss Democratic leadership, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and what comes next.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Wood is back. Her social media company: Relevate StrategiesTopics: It's looking good for Dems (VOTE!); Senate has a shot at going blue (VOTE!); expect (more) f*ckery from GOP when they lose; Obama breaks what's left of donald's atrophied brain; donald is in decline; danger of flock camera...all that and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cheri is back!Topics: Lindsey Graham has been outed, and no one is surprised; Megyn Kelly sinks to new low; blue wave or blue high tide; are the midterm margins small enough for GOP to cheat; donald's mental state - Cheri thinks it's dementia and something else...all that and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.Topics: Katie Zacharia’s failed bar exam, Trump’s dodged deposition, cognitive test claims, a halted execution livestream, and growing Democratic confidence in the midterms.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andy Kindler is back!Topics: life in general; the Sebastian Maniscalco controversy; a little humor, a little politics and lots of laughs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian Karem is a White House Columnist and his latest book is titled Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. He's a documentary filmmaker, political analyst for CNN, and hosts the "Just Ask The Question" podcast.Topics: This week, Brian Karem and I dig into the fight over press access, the state of journalism, media monopolies, and the need for tougher political reporting. We also talk about the midterms, voter turnout, political infighting, and the importance of holding power accountable, before getting into sexual assault, victim blaming, and the need for better mentorship and conversations about consent.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jody Hamilton, co-host of The Politics Bar podcast, is back.Topics: Press ban, Ossoff's rise, midterms, Talarico/Texas & donald's embarrassing approval rating.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steph is back!We talked about politics and then, we were just us--blabbing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Alternet.In this episode, Sarah and I dig into Trump’s gas price claims, Missouri’s gerrymandered voting maps, and the ongoing fight over USPS and mail-in ballots. We also get into the Texas primary, John Fetterman’s political future, the rise of progressive candidates, and why younger voters are increasingly drawn to anti-establishment politics.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy