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Episode #137: The Reality Show Becomes Real

Posted July 22, 201600:49:38

Donald Trump, defying expectations, finished off his miraculous climb to the Republican presidential nomination this week in Cleveland.  We were there...

Episode #136: Great Moments in Convention History

Posted July 14, 201600:53:19

Presidential nominating conventions may be scripted and not newsworthy, but there have been enough dramatic happenings that call for a “Great Moments...

Episode #135: Independents Day

Posted July 7, 201600:53:28

Last week’s Politicon conference in Pasadena, California gave us the opportunity to hear from two Republicans making the case “for” and “against” Donald...

Episode #134: Could Cleveland Be Another Chicago?

Posted June 30, 201600:55:57

The eight-member Supreme Court released key decisions in the past week, with special attention focused on the issues of abortion rights and immigration. ...

Episode #133: Glass Ceilings and Emotional Feelings

Posted June 23, 201600:50:18

Were the Senate votes this week on gun legislation about guns, or about politics?  That’s what Jennifer Steinhauer of the New York Times talks...