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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joins the show to talk about the Todd Blanche confirmation hearings, Trump’s corrupt presidency and why the Jeffrey Epstein scandal always felt different. Drawing on his firsthand experience inside Trump's inner circle, Christie shares his account of how things really worked in the White House, his relationship with the Kushners, and the moment he broke with the former president. They also examine the future of both parties, who the DSA is helping and how Democrats should be speaking about Trump. 00:00 Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Hearing, Reactions, & How To Fix The Justice Department 16:55 The Epstein Files & How Pam Bondi Lost Trump’s Trust 26:17 The Link Between Epstein & The Access Hollywood Tape 29:20 Kushner(s) & Tom Brady  38:50 How Christie Became The Chair of Trump’s Transition Team Over Jared’s Objection 43:21 How Steve Bannon & Jared Kushner Handled Personnel Changes In The White House 47:44 How One Conversation With Christie Shaped Trump’s Covid Response  54:53 When Christie Realized Trump Wasn’t For Him  57:39 Does Trump Actually Believe He Won in 2020? 1:00:30 Trump’s Primetime Address & His Election Denialism  1:03:03 Why Democrats Shouldn’t Focus On Trump’s in 2028 1:07:50 How To Discuss Trump’s Corruption & His Attack on Democracy 1:12:26 Christie’s Current 2026 Predictions: House & Senate & The Possibility of Impeachment 1:15:33 The Rise of The DSA: Mamdani, AOC & Who Bernie Sanders Is Actually Helping 1:20:11 How Trump Intends to Shape 2028 & The One Republican Who Push Back See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bestselling author and business thinker Jim Collins sits down for a personal conversation about purpose, leadership, and how to build a meaningful life. At a time when many young people feel increasingly uncertain about their future and are searching for direction, Collins offers our audience something different; a framework for finding purpose beyond career success.  Inspired by his new book, What to Make of a Life: Cliffs, Fog, Fire and the Self-Knowledge Imperative, Collins details how to navigate life's defining events, positive and negative. He also shares the habits and strategies that have shaped him while providing guidance for anyone looking to build a life of meaning in an increasingly uncertain world. 00:00 Inspiration & How To Make A Social Science Book Personal  9:39 What To Make Of A Life 13:07 What Inspires Someone To Write 19:07  Intention & Becoming A 4 AM Person 25:08 Cliff Events & Pairs: Evaluating Reactions To Similar Circumstances 31:07 This Notion of Encoding 41:25 What Makes The Multiple Types Of Success  45:05 Fogs 49:14 The Bug Book  53:46 Fire & Aging  1:05:07 Staying In Frame 1:15:49 Choosing Responsibility 1:25:15 The One Thing Collins Learned Writing This Book 1:32:38 Finding Your BHAG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the July 4th holiday and America's 250th anniversary we're replaying our conversation with filmmaker and historian Ken Burns.  Burns discusses what made Washington's leadership so different from today's leaders, the Trump administration's struggle to erase American history and how his work threatens autocrats. Plus Burns discusses whether we truly are in unique times what comforts he finds from being such a student of history and how DEI actually has historical roots.    00:00  Flawed Heroes Founded This Country  9:27 - Disinformation & Censorship Is Nothing New 12:47 Who Made The Revolution Possible? 18:00 Faith & Religion in Our Democracy 24:54 The Birthright Citizenship Fight  & American Nativism 28:25 American Patriotism & The Disappointing Legislative Branch 35:39 "I Just Want To Know Who Is Being Protected" 42:03 The One Thing That Surprised Burns About The Revolution  50:15 Ranking Today Amongst Historical American Crises   58:00 Make America Great Again Going Forward  1:02:10 Ken Burns Relationship With Steve Jobs & Apple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcaster and independent media powerhouse Brian Tyler Cohen joins the show to break down the future of the Democratic Party, why Republicans are already executing their long-term strategy, and why Democrats need to deliver fast or risk losing a whole generation of people who are up for grabs right now. Brian then outlines how progressives can compete in today's media landscape, why voting rights are a chance for Democrats to actually win and how to battle the impending Supreme Court crisis.  Plus, Brian shares how Democrats should wield their power after Trump and for more on his 2029 plans check out his new book  The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World BOOK LINK: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thedayafter 00:00 From Hollywood to Independent Creator 3:03 How Democrats Can Embrace an Insurgency Mindset 7:30 Why Republicans Are So Good At Playing the Long Game 16:15 Democrats Need to Stop Playing Defense 22:27 The Courts Are a Crisis Waiting to Happen 32:57 Voting Rights Reform 38:10 Who Gets a Pardon? 42:09 The Greatest Con of This Administration 49:45 Democratizing the Economy 53:18 Why Healthcare Is Still Broken 57:40 Can Democrats Win the Media War? 1:09:18 Purity Tests & Coalition Building 1:16:00 Where Democrats Should Focus Their Political Capital 1:19:39 Climate Change: The Missed Opportunity 1:26:17 The Last Election  1:31:34 Democrats Must Deliver Accountability Post-Trump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.