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The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell on How Democrats Can Defeat MAGA for Good

As ballots start to hit mailboxes ahead of the November midterms, Democrats are finally feeling some long-awaited electoral optimism. But to build a coalition that can de

Why This Crypto Billionaire Wants to Slow Down the AI Arms Race

Ripple CEO Chris Larsen once told Kara he’d rather vomit blood out of his eyeballs than run for public office. But that doesn’t mean he won’t use his wealth to influence

Three Mayors of Blue Cities in a Polarized America

Ahead of the midterms and what’s shaping up to be an intense political season, Kara speaks with the Democratic mayors of three cities dealing with some of the biggest iss

Money, Hubris and Jeffrey Epstein: The Fall of Leon Black, w/ William Cohan

In his new book, “Money To Burn,” author and Puck journalist William Cohan traces the rise and fall of one of Wall Street’s most towering modern figures: billionaire Leon

Remembering Dolly Parton's Musical and Philanthropic Legacy

Across the country, people continue to grieve Dolly Parton, the late country music icon who spent more than 60 years making us cry, laugh and fall in love. But in a count

Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe

Today we’re bringing you an episode of a new podcast called “Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe” from A Touch More and the Vox Media Podcast Network.  Live from W

Ina Garten’s Next Course? A Podcast

Ina Garten has built a culinary empire by way of simple, delicious recipes for the home cook. After two decades on The Food Network and more than a dozen cookbooks, she’s

Big Tech’s Litigation Era

There's a lot going on across the tech, media and legal landscape, from the potential $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, to landmark social media addiction rulin

Ryan Holiday on the Case for Stoicism in an Age of Distraction

While the Greek and Roman philosophy of Stoicism has been around for millennia, author and media strategist Ryan Holiday is bringing its teachings to a modern audience by

The Hidden Risk Inside SpaceX

Elon Musk’s SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq in June with the largest IPO ever, raising a record $86 billion. But the stock has been on a wild ride ever since. Kara sits do

Will California Elect a Republican Governor? Steve Hilton Thinks He Can Win

California is one of the most Democratic states in the nation. But former Fox News host and British American Steve Hilton is mounting a long-shot bid to be the state’s ne

Can Data Centers Be Done Right?

As the AI boom fuels a massive data-center buildout, communities across the country are pushing back. Kara speaks with environmental activist and consumer advocate Erin B

'I Feel Re-Famous': Rosie O'Donnell on Her Return to New York

After moving to Ireland at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, Rosie O’Donnell is back in the U.S. to stage her one-woman show in New York and guest host “

The Economy Looks Fine. Why Doesn’t It Feel Fine?

Americans feel pessimistic about the economy even as the stock market soars and unemployment remains low. Kara speaks with a panel of economic experts to explain the disc

From Bit Parts to Two Emmy Nods: Jeff Hiller’s Long Road to Success

Comedian and actor Jeff Hiller has managed to land roles on two of the buzziest TV shows of the last year. He just earned his second Emmy nomination for a guest role in “

The AI Job Disaster Congress Refuses to Fix

Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says America is heading toward an AI jobs crisis. And she doesn't think Washington is ready. Raimondo joins Kara to explain why s

Ben Wikler Has a Plan to Save Democracy

Ben Wikler, political organizer and former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, joins Kara to discuss his new book, “This Is the Plan: How to End America’s Meltdown a

Are Insurgent Democrats Breaking the Party — or Rebuilding It?

With just a few months left until the midterms and President Trump’s approval ratings hovering in the 30s, Democrats believe they’re poised to retake power in Congress th

The Cyberattack We’re Not Ready For

AI is giving cybercriminals capabilities once reserved for elite hackers and powerful nation-states. Cybersecurity expert Nicole Perlroth joins Kara to explain why she fe

Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Take Us Inside Trump’s ‘Imperial Presidency’

In their new book, “Regime Change,” New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan take readers inside President Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 a