Sam and Emma break down the biggest headlines of the day, and are joined by Dave Weigel, national political correspondent for the Washington Post, to discuss the hotly approaching midterm elections in November. First, Sam and Emma dive into the devastation in the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s continued warpath, with Puerto Rico’s power completely out and […]

Dave Weigel from the Washington Post’s The Trailer joins Sam to preview Super Tuesday and what to expect from the day’s massive delegate haul. On today’s show: Chris Matthews retires, acknowledging how workplace behavior has changed. Biden can’t quite quote the declaration of independence. Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) joins us to discuss predictions for Super Tuesday. The impact […]

Comedian Kate Willett (@katewillett), Brandon Sutton (@prettybadlefty), and Dave Wiegel (@daveweigel) of The Washington Post join Sam on the last Casual Friday before Super Tuesday! On today’s show: The crew reacts to the New York Times’ story about superdelegates threatening to steal the nomination from Bernie at the convention. What impact will the corona virus […]

Happy Tuesday! We’re previewing tonight’s New Hampshire primary with Dave Weigel proprietor of the Trailer from the Washington Post. Looking back at the last week of electoral primary, Weigel says the most significant outcome from the Iowa app debacle was how it shifted the narrative, helping Pete Buttigieg surge in New Hampshire. Meanwhile, Weigel diagnoses […]

Happy Monday! It’s finally here, after more than a year of campaigning, the Democratic presidential hopefuls put in their final pitches before Iowans head to their local precincts to caucus. Dave Weigel of the Washington Post’s The Trailer joins us to give the state of play in the Democratic race. And we’ll be back for live coverage […]

The Washington Post’s Dave Weigel, explains why Doug Jones might pull off an upset in Alabama. Roy Moore’s strength of support and what it reveals about Alabama and Republicans. What can Doug Jones do now? And does Steve Bannon wear so many clothes? And depression historian does the perfect Cable news segment. On The Fun […]

Fox News tries to pretend last night’s Democratic blowout didn’t happen and Tucker Carelson is depressed. The Washington Post’s Dave Weigel, explains why Democrats performed so well last night. The anti Obama effect. Democrats fears and anxiety. Not every Democrat is Hillary Clinton and why Republicans should be afraid. The results and the block against […]

Are people starting to notice that Republicans are rushing health care destruction through the Senate. Washington Post National Reporters, Dave Weigsl, explains how Karen Handal won in Georgia. Why Republicans run national and tribal campaigns. Do Democrats need a national message? What’s a smart for Democrats to attack Trump. Stop pretending that moderate Republicans exist. […]

The Washington Post’s Dave Weigel explains the fallout of the Republican’s Super Tuesday results. Why Marco Rubio can’t connect. Why John Kasich is staying in. How the Republicans got themselves into this mess. Is Donald Trump really an outsider insurgent and why Bernie Sanders isn’t broadening his base. (12:00) What are voters really looking for […]

Dave Weigel from Slate on Mitt’s Michigan victory, the media’s control of the contest message and the fracturing of GOP.  Author Michael Hastings