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The Scott Jennings PodcastInterviews w/ CNN’s Paul Begala & AFP’s Matt HendersonToday on the Scott Jennings Show: Scott broadcasts inside the classroom today at UVA with a live audience of students, faculty, and community members. And joining him shortly: Democratic strategist Paul Begala, for a bipartisan conversation on campaign management and national politics. Plus Chief Government Affairs Officer at America First Policy Institute Matt Henderson joins the show.Stream it now, live on X, YouTube & Facebook. Follow @ScottJenningsKYScottJenningsShow.com Common Sense for the AMERICAN PEOPLE.Keep up with the Trump Administration when you subscribe to The Trump Report. This email brings you daily highlights from the...
2025-12-0136 minThe Scott Jennings PodcastInterviews w/ CNN’s Paul Begala & AFP’s Matt HendersonToday on the Scott Jennings Show: Scott broadcasts inside the classroom today at UVA with a live audience of students, faculty, and community members. And joining him shortly: Democratic strategist Paul Begala, for a bipartisan conversation on campaign management and national politics. Plus Chief Government Affairs Officer at America First Policy Institute Matt Henderson joins the show.Stream it now, live on X, YouTube & Facebook. Follow @ScottJenningsKYScottJenningsShow.com Common Sense for the AMERICAN PEOPLE.Keep up with the Trump Administration when you subscribe to The Trump Report. This email brings you daily highlights from the...
2025-12-0136 min
The Back Room with Andy OstroyPaul Begala on Tuesday's Blue Tidal Wave!Paul Begala is a CNN political commentator, consultant and NY Times best-selling author... his most recent book was the election-year hit You’re Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump. He’s also been a columnist for Newsweek and The Daily Beast, and was one of the founding contributing editors of his late friend JFK Jr’s magazine George. But perhaps most notably…he helped engineer Bill Clinton's winning presidential campaign in 1992 with his partner, James Carville. He later served as Counselor to the President, serving as one of President Clinton's closest aides, and coordinating policy, politics, and communic...
2025-11-0626 min
Hacks On TapThe Wreckening (with Paul Begala)This week, Murphy and Heilemann were joined by the great and effervescent Hack, Paul Begala — veteran strategist and former counselor to President Clinton. The Hacks dive into Ballroomageddon, Trump’s not-so-subtle flirting with a third term, his military moves against Venezuela, Canada’s tariff tit-for-tat, early vote numbers out of New York, the budding 2028 Democratic primary field, Indiana’s redistricting — and can you believe it, so much more!
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2025-10-291h 09
ABOTA SpeaksCivility in America: A Conversation with Paul Begala and Karl RoveIn this special episode of ABOTA Speaks, two of America’s most influential political minds come together for a candid and compelling conversation.Paul Begala, a renowned political consultant and commentator who helped shape the presidency of Bill Clinton, joins Karl Rove, former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, to share what they’ve learned from decades spent in the highest circles of power.Though they’ve stood on opposite sides of the political aisle, Begala and Rove demonstrate how respectful debate, civility, and a shared commitment to truth can br...
2025-10-1531 min
Hacks On TapMonumental Power Grab (with Paul Begala)This week, Murphy and Heilemann welcome Paul Begala — longtime Democratic strategist and political hand who’s seen just about everything Washington can throw at you. The Hacks break down Trump’s Beltway power grab and what it means for D.C.’s mayor — and mayors nationwide. They dig into Trump’s “flood the zone” strategy to sidestep the Epstein story, the Texas Democrats’ walkout over redistricting, and how it all could shape the midterm elections.
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2025-08-131h 10
Real Time with Bill MaherEp. #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul BegalaBill’s guests are Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-06-211h 01
MUCK YOU!From 33 States to 29%: Paul Begala Tells the Truth AgainPaul Begala drops some serious political wisdom in this episode as we dive into the wild ride of the Democratic Party from Bill Clinton's glory days to today's head-scratching landscape. He lays it out straight: the Dems have gone from winning 33 states to struggling with a mere 30% approval rating, and it’s time to ask why. We chat about the crucial need for the party to reconnect with everyday Americans and focus on the issues that matter, like jobs and the economy, instead of getting lost in the weeds of cultural debates. Paul’s insights hit hard, reminding us that...
2025-04-1853 min
MUCK YOU!From 33 States to 29%: Paul Begala Tells the Truth AgainPaul Begala drops some serious political wisdom in this episode as we dive into the wild ride of the Democratic Party from Bill Clinton's glory days to today's head-scratching landscape. He lays it out straight: the Dems have gone from winning 33 states to struggling with a mere 30% approval rating, and it’s time to ask why. We chat about the crucial need for the party to reconnect with everyday Americans and focus on the issues that matter, like jobs and the economy, instead of getting lost in the weeds of cultural debates. Paul’s insights hit hard, reminding us that the...
2025-04-1853 min
The Hot DishGas, Groceries, and Rent (with Paul Begala)Veteran political strategist Paul Begala joins the Hot Dish to discuss how the Democratic Party can reconnect with rural Americans. He offers straightforward actions each of us can take to respond to the challenges of chaos in Washington and State Capitals and to help our neighbors get past the misinformation and propaganda to see the truth about the dangerous impacts of the Donald Trump / Elon Musk administration on rural and small-town values.But first, Joel speaks with Isaac Wright, founder of the Rural Voter Institute, about Democrats' communication challenges and the need to speak about values like...
2025-02-1941 min
One by WilliePaul Begala on “Heartland”CNN political analyst Paul Begala, a former White House chief strategist for Bill Clinton and lifelong Willie nerd, talks about “Heartland, a song Willie co-wrote and recorded with Bob Dylan for his 1993 masterpiece, Across the Borderline. “Heartland” was inspired by the American farm crisis of the mid-eighties, a tragedy Begala saw first-hand as a young speechwriter working his first presidential campaign in 1987, and one that he still has a hard time discussing. But it’s in those memories—and a gracious turn Willie did for his mom—that Begala settled on what he considers the singer’s true gift, empathy. With...
2025-02-0536 minThe Back Room with Andy OstroyPaul BegalaPaul Begala is a CNN political commentator, consultant and NY Times best-selling author. Along with his partner James Carville, he was one of the masterminds behind Bill Clinton's winning presidential campaign in 1992 and later served as Counselor to the President, serving as one of President Clinton's closest aides, and coordinating policy, politics, and communications. In the 2012 campaign, Paul was a senior adviser for the pro-Obama Super PAC, making Begala one of the few people to play a critical role in electing two different presidents.
Paul's back in THE BACK ROOM for an election post-mortem, Trump's crazy cabinet...
2024-12-0947 min
The New Yorker Political Scene SceneEp. 11 "What the Harris Campaign Needs to Win, with James Carville and Paul Begala" (w/ Will Sloan)Russ is joined by a very special guest, the inimitable Will Sloan. Russ and Will reminisce about their days at Columbia Journalism School before breaking down the New Yorker Political Scene's breakdown of the 1993 documentary The War Room by D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus. The film took audiences behind the scenes of Bill Clinton's successful 1992 presidential campaign, which gave rise to the media careers of people whose repugnant political views continue to plague us to this day. People like George Stephanopoulos, Paul Begala and James Carville. The NYPS braintrust is joined on their episode by Begala and Carville...
2024-08-201h 05
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntCampus Chaos with Professor Emeritus Mark YudofGuest host Paul Begala joins Al to analyze the factors driving the ‘24 election and the dangers of another Trump term before speaking with UC President Emeritus Mark Yudof. They discuss where the pro-Palestine protests fit in the history of campus movements, how an oppressor/oppressed schema contributes to anti-Israel and anti-Semetic sentiment, why support for Israel is a liberal position, and where the line is between constitutionally protected speech and threatening action. With no end to the chaos on campuses in sight, they consider the best way to restore order and turn recent events into a teachable moment.
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2024-05-021h 21
Hacks On TapTired, Sleepy & Gassy (with Paul Begala)This week Murphy and Gibbs were joined by the great Paul Begala, CNN contributor and former counselor to President Bill Clinton. The Hacks discuss the White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump’s ongoing legal issues, CNN’s newest poll, unconventional media opportunities, shooting puppies(???), and so much more!
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2024-04-301h 02The Back Room with Andy OstroyPaul BegalaPaul Begala is a CNN political commentator, consultant and NY Times best-selling author. Along with his partner James Carville, he was one of the masterminds behind Bill Clinton's winning presidential campaign in 1992 and later served as Counselor to the President, serving as one of President Clinton's closest aides, and coordinating policy, politics, and communications. In the 2012 campaign, Paul was a senior adviser for the pro-Obama Super PAC, making Begala one of the few people to play a critical role in electing two different presidents.
Paul is back in The Back Room, and as always, he brings his...
2024-04-1100 min
Real Time with Bill MaherEp. #637: Alexandra Pelosi, Paul Begala, Bret StephensBill’s guests are Alexandra Pelosi, Paul Begala, and Bret Stephens (Originally aired 10/20/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-10-2159 minPolitics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntThe 4 F’s with Paul Begala (there’s actually 5)James and Al take a moment to celebrate President Biden’s strong negotiation of the debt ceiling and welcome master strategist Paula Begala to talk politics, sports, faith, and the lay of the land in Texas. Does AG Ken Paxton’s fall and Republican overextension create an opportunity for Democrats in the Senate there? And more importantly, is Colin Allred the candidate to get it done?
Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!
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2023-06-011h 07
Hacks On TapRocket Fuel… Or Not (with Paul Begala)This week Axe and Murphy were joined by Super Hackeroo and CNN Contributor Paul Begala. The Hacks discuss Tim Scott’s announcement, the battle for the GOP primary, debt ceiling (default) negotiations, the x-factor that is the candidate gene, the No Labels Party, Mount Rushmore politicians, gold toilets, and refreshing smiles! Plus so much more!
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2023-05-241h 01The Back Room with Andy OstroyPaul BegalaPaul Begala is a CNN political commentator, consultant and NY Times best-selling author. Along with his partner James Carville, he was one of the masterminds behind Bill Clinton's winning presidential campaign in 1992 and later served as Counselor to the President, serving as one of President Clinton's closest aides, and coordinating policy, politics, and communications. In the 2012 campaign, Paul was a senior adviser for the pro-Obama Super PAC, making Begala one of the few people to play a critical role in electing two different presidents.
Paul is back in The Back Room sharing his inimitable wit and wisdom...
2023-04-081h 08
Hacks On TapStormy Tuesday (with Paul Begala)This uneventful week Murphy and Gibbs were joined by gentleman Hack Paul Begala to discuss the first ever criminal indictment of a U.S. President. The Hacks break down the indictment, Trump’s surrender, and his speech. Plus the Hacks are joined by their Midwestern correspondent to dive into the Chicago Mayor’s race as well as the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race.
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2023-04-061h 10
Real Time with Bill MaherEp. #624: Malcolm Nance, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Paul BegalaBill’s guests are Malcolm Nance, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Paul Begala (Originally aired 02/10/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-02-1159 min
The Bill Press Pod"Shock" Midterms and What's Next with Paul BegalaPaul Begala is one of the most respected Democratic Strategists and Election Analysts in the country. Begala was a chief strategist for the 1992 Clinton–Gore campaign. As counselor to the President in the Clinton White House, he coordinated policy, politics, and communications. He is now a commentator CNN and author of You're Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump. He and Bill are longtime friends and colleagues so there breakdown of the Midterms and what lies a ahead should be pretty damn interesting. Today, Bill features the campaign of Senator Raphael Warnock and his run-off election to ke...
2022-11-1537 min
Politics Is EverythingCan we regain the ability to come back together after elections?“Everything has changed,” says CNN political contributor and Center for Politics scholar Paul Begala about campaigns and elections since he was the senior strategist for Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign. “Partisanship is now part of our identity and social media has really put jet fuel behind all the fissures in our society…Elections have always been about dividing. We’re losing the ability to come back together afterward.” We talk with Mr. Begala about the changing nature of political campaigns, the 2022 elections, political organizing, Texas politics, the Democratic Party and more. Links in this episode: About Paul...
2022-10-0634 minThe Back Room with Andy OstroyPaul BegalaA lively, insightful chat with the always astute & entertaining Paul Begala...renowned political consultant, author, teacher, CNN commentator and one of the chief architects of Bill Clinton's 1992 winning presidential campaign. We discuss the January 6th hearings, the November midterms, Trump, Democrats and Republicans, gun reform....and....we go back in time to chat about what it was like being an integral part of the Clinton campaign and administration.
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2022-07-2300 min
Hacks On TapBuild Back Biden (with Paul Begala)This week, formidable Hack and CNN contributor Paul Begala joins Gibbs and Murphy to discuss the unraveling of Build Back Better, the strategy of the 1/6 committee in advance of their highly anticipated hearing on Thursday, Trump’s donor courting tour, and - in between Murphy swooning over big oil - we venture across the pond* to discuss UK politics.
*No horrible British accents were included in this recording of Hacks on Tap.
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2022-07-2059 min
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryRobby Mook on the Art & Science of CampaignsSend us a textRobby Mook has managed races at all levels of politics - from state legislative races to the 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential. In this conversation, Robby talks cutting his teeth in Vermont politics, the importance of field work, his time running the DCCC, managing successful races for Jeanne Shaheen and Terry McAuliffe, a deep dive on the 2016 campaign, & much more with one of the smartest thinkers in politics. IN THIS EPISODERobby cuts his teeth in Vermont politics and in the shadow of the next door New H...
2022-07-0547 min
Real Time with Bill MaherEp. #599: Chloe Maxmin, Paul Begala, Michele TafoyaBill’s guests are Chloe Maxmin, Paul Begala, and Michele Tafoya
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2022-05-0755 min
Hacks On TapSome Other Dude Did It (with Paul Begala)Paul Begala, CNN contributor and former counselor to President Bill Clinton, joins Axe and Murphy to discuss rising consumer prices, the “some other dude did it” defense, Biden’s budding immigration issue, and Trump’s endorsement of Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania.
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2022-04-131h 01Pro Politics with Zac McCraryOne Year Anniversary Episode with John Anzalone, Chief Pollster for Biden 2020Send us a textJohn Anzalone has been a Democratic pollster winning tough races for 30+ years, most recently as Chief Pollster for Biden 2020 helping navigate a crowded primary and grueling general election en route to ousting Donald Trump. John talks his working class roots growing up in Michigan, cutting his teeth in the Biden '88 ('87) presidential, his path to polling, and ultimately starting and growing his own firm to become on the handful of top-tier Democratic pollsters in the country. IN THIS EPISODEJohn grows up a “free lunch kid” and t...
2022-03-0150 min
Libertarian CounterpointSome More Equal Than Others In NYC - Knuckleheads Of Liberty 165Cuomo Charges Washed Away With The New Year: Crickets From Dems and Me Too
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook/2022/01/05/cuomo-charges-dropped-495601
Cuomo Also Gets A Pass On Lying About Nursing Home Deaths And Locking Old People In With Those Infected With Covid
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/588047-no-charges-for-cuomo-in-nursing-home-investigation-attorney
NY Political Futures: Is NY Rid Of De Blasio? After Doing A Job On NYC, De Blasio Sets Sights On Governorship.
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/04/new-york-bill-de-blasio-not-done-519548
Libertarian Corner: Who Should Be Able To Vote?
NY Granting Voting Rights To Non Citizens.
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2022-02-0328 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff151. Michael Smerconish. Defining “Independent''. Analyzing Independent Candidates From Gary Johnson to Bloomberg to Schwarzenegger to Yang. How To Be Independent in Media. How F*#ked is Biden with Independents? Neil Young vs Joe Rogan. NFL OT Sucks.As we all saw this weekend, NFL overtime sucks. A score on the opening drive should NOT end the game. It’s just not fair. The system is broken. Badly. But it’s not just the NFL OT system. The American political system is broken too. Badly. And so is the media. Badly. And the stakes there are so much higher than in football. And in this episode, we’re staying focused on the media (like we did last episode with Soledad O’Brien). But we’re also zooming out into the bigger picture of where this independent...
2022-01-271h 04
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffMichael Smerconish. Defining “Independent''. Analyzing Independent Candidates From Gary Johnson to Bloomberg to Schwarzenegger to Yang. How To Be Independent in Media. How F*#ked is Biden with Independents? Neil Young vs Joe Rogan. NFL OT Sucks.As we all saw this weekend, NFL overtime sucks. A score on the opening drive should NOT end the game. It’s just not fair. The system is broken. Badly. But it’s not just the NFL OT system. The American political system is broken too. Badly. And so is the media. Badly. And the stakes there are so much higher than in football. And in this episode, we’re staying focused on the media (like we did last episode with Soledad O’Brien). But we’re also zooming out into the bigger picture of where this independent...
2022-01-271h 06
Inside the Hive“Bragging and Blaming”: Paul Begala on How Joe Biden Makes a ComebackOn this week’s Inside the Hive, cohost Joe Hagan and Paul Begala, CNN analyst and former counselor to Bill Clinton, discuss the woeful state of the Biden White House and the fate of the Democrats, including the latest defeat over the Voting Rights Act and the filibuster. With Biden trying to be both a “normal” President and an FDR change agent for the ages, he’s managed to do neither and please no one as his polls sink. Begala offers his analysis and advice for rebuilding Democratic prospects in the midterms and countering a Republican Party hellbent on destroyin...
2022-01-2150 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffNEW YEAR’S SPECIAL. THE BEST GUEST ADVICE OF 2021. BRADLEY WHITFORD, ADMIRAL MIKE MULLEN, BROOKE BALDWIN, REX CHAPMAN, MONTEL WILLIAMS AND MORE.Over the years of hosting Independent Americans and Angry Americans, host Paul Rieckhoff has had the extremely rare opportunity to ask a lot of the world’s smartest people a lot of really important questions. And maybe no question is more important than asking each one, “What is your best advice?” And as you look back on a wild 2021 and forward towards an uncertain 2022 we thought this would be a good time to put it all together. It’s a rare glimpse into some of the brightest minds in entertainment, politics and national security. And so from Bradley Whitford to Monte...
2021-12-3026 minThe Bill Press Pod"Brag and Blame." With Paul BegalaPaul Begala is a long-time and successful Democratic Strategist and CNN Commentator. He co-ran Bill Clinton's 1998 campaign and worked as Counselor to the President. Still very active in Democratic politics, he is Research Professor of Public Policy at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the Laborers' International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-12-2837 min
Impolitic with John HeilemannPaul Begala and James CarvilleIn which John Heilemann talks with Paul Begala and James Carville, the fabled Democratic strategists who famously led Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign. Heilemann, Begala, and Carville discuss the travails of Joe Biden’s ambitious domestic legislative initiatives as they hit repeated roadblocks in Congress; this week's bellwether Virginia gubernatorial election and what its outcome might foreshadow for both parties in next year's midterm elections; the implications of the fierce infighting between moderate and progressive Democrats for the party's future prospects; what lies behind Biden's eroding approval ratings and the intense backlash against his agenda in some parts of the electorate – and...
2021-11-021h 23Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntPaul BegalaJames and Al are joined by Democratic campaign mastermind Paul Begala for his take on Texas politics and how liberals can start to regain ground there going into 2022. Then, they look at ways to unite the progressive and moderate wings of the party and the critical need to defeat Trumpism. Is returning to Clinton era politics the answer?Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!Paul Begala’s Recent ArticlePaul on the need fo...
2021-10-141h 01
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff131. Rob Serra, FDNY (Ret.). 9/11 SPECIAL. Did America Forget? First-Responder Health Issues. The Great American Betrayal of Afghanistan. Professor Rieckhoff Goes Back to School. The Firefighters Podcast. Hockey Heroes Take Over MSG.Never forget is the mantra of 9/11. It was on bumper stickers, repeated by Presidents, and hashtagged for two decades now. Twenty years later, has America forgotten? Have we forgotten the lessons of 9/11? Have we forgotten what happened that day? Have we forgotten all that happened after? Have we forgotten about the public officials who said the air was clear at Ground Zero, the islamophobic attacks that happened across america, the rapid passage of the Patriot Act, the people snatched off streets and sent to GitMo without trail, the push for an invasion without a declaration of war, t...
2021-09-091h 06
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffRob Serra, FDNY (Ret.). 9/11 SPECIAL. Did America Forget? First-Responder Health Issues. The Great American Betrayal of Afghanistan. Professor Rieckhoff Goes Back to School. The Firefighters Podcast. Hockey Heroes Take Over MSG.Never forget is the mantra of 9/11. It was on bumper stickers, repeated by Presidents, and hashtagged for two decades now. Twenty years later, has America forgotten? Have we forgotten the lessons of 9/11? Have we forgotten what happened that day? Have we forgotten all that happened after? Have we forgotten about the public officials who said the air was clear at Ground Zero, the islamophobic attacks that happened across america, the rapid passage of the Patriot Act, the people snatched off streets and sent to GitMo without trail, the push for an invasion without a declaration of war, t...
2021-09-091h 09
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffKristen Rouse. CHAOS IN AFGHANISTAN. Inside the “Digital Dunkirk” Rushing to Save Afghan Allies. The Taliban Clamps Down. The Humanity of the Afghan People. Questioning The Humanity of America. What Happens after Biden’s August 31st Deadline?We’ve all seen the disturbing images of thousands of people scrambling to get out of the Karzai Airport in Afghanistan. Who will live? Who will die? Who is making it onto American planes? And who is not? What the hell is really happening on the ground? Independent Americans continues our unique focus on the collapse of Afghanistan with an urgent new conversation with an inspiring American leader who’s working night and day to save lives. Army Veteran and humanitarian Kristen Rouse is leading “Digital Dunkirk.” A make-shift army of people all across America that are rushing t...
2021-08-261h 02
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffDISASTER IN AFGHANISTAN. Jane Horton. How Do Families of Fallen Troops Feel? The Gold Star Families Perspective From A Wife Who Lost Her Husband There. What Happens to Women Under Taliban Rule? Saving Our Translators. Biden’s Blundering Betrayal.As Afghanistan continues to spiral into a humanitarian disaster, Americans have been riveted by the events unfolding, US troops are going back in, and the President has finally appeared in public to address the chaos. It’s all getting worse fast. There are many questions. And many voices. But there is one vital group that you probably haven’t heard from. Until now. How would you feel right now if someone you loved was killed in Afghanistan? What if your son, your daughter, your brother, your mother--died in Afghanistan. How would you feel as the country spirals into...
2021-08-1941 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffMatt Zeller. The Collapse of Afghanistan. Biden Is Blowing It. #SaveOurAllies. The Guam Option. Why The Taliban Don’t Want Women to Read. Asian Jumping Dirt. How You Can Help.As American troops pull out of Afghanistan, the Taliban is advancing. Quickly. Violence is widespread. And tens of thousands of men and women who helped US efforts there are facing imminent danger. The numbers are shocking. 20,000 of our allies and thousands more of their family members are facing slaughter. It’s a terrible and disgraceful betrayal of our allies. And the ramifications will impact our national security forever. But what’s the real situation on the ground? How bad could it get? What should Biden do now? What can we do to help from here?Our intrepid host...
2021-08-121h 07
Hacks On TapPugnacious Pols & Bipartisan Bills (with Paul Begala)Paul Begala, CNN contributor and former counselor to President Clinton, joins Axe and Murphy to help make sense of not one but two breaking news alerts in the span of one hour. The Hacks discuss the most recent efforts by some members of the GOP to further politicize the pandemic, the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, and where the legislation goes from here.
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2021-08-1157 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffSimone Biles Wins Beyond Tokyo. A Fourth Capitol Hill Police Officer Dies By Suicide. The Afghanistan Implosion Continues. Soledad O’Brien (REPLAY). Trump The Racist. Senator Rand Paul SUCKS. Fireball Whiskey and Riding Horses.It’s August and it’s hot. And getting hotter. Things are heating up everywhere. From the Delta virus spreading like a wildfire, to the real wildfires burning down the West, to all firefights across a crumbling Afghanistan, to the Olympics burning up our screens as World Records are torched daily. It’s as hot as it gets right now. And of course we can’t forget the dumpster fire that burns perpetually in Washington D.C. as a memorial to our failed political parties.But we like to keep it cool here. We stay frosty. We’re bringin...
2021-08-051h 27
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff126. Simone Biles Wins Beyond Tokyo. A Fourth Capitol Hill Police Officer Dies By Suicide. The Afghanistan Implosion Continues. Soledad O’Brien (REPLAY). Trump The Racist. Senator Rand Paul SUCKS. Fireball Whiskey and Riding Horses.It’s August and it’s hot. And getting hotter. Things are heating up everywhere. From the Delta virus spreading like a wildfire, to the real wildfires burning down the West, to all firefights across a crumbling Afghanistan, to the Olympics burning up our screens as World Records are torched daily. It’s as hot as it gets right now. And of course we can’t forget the dumpster fire that burns perpetually in Washington D.C. as a memorial to our failed political parties.But we like to keep it cool here. We stay frosty. We’re bringin...
2021-08-051h 23
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffThe January 6th Hearings. Terrorists vs Heroes. Simone Biles Under Attack. GUEST: STEPHANIE RUHLE (REPLAY). Fed Rates and Coronavirus. Mastering AP Calculus AND Spring Break. Roses and Thorns. Tequila Turns You Up To 11. Effort is Everything.As the dream of a “Hot Vax Summer” starts to look more and more like a Delta nightmare, Rieckhoff breaks down the historic, infuriating January 6th Congressional hearings. And, he rips into the haters attacking Olympic great Simon Biles’ toughness and patriotism. And we’re taking a look back to the very first days of the pandemic. It’s a fan favorite and one of ours too. We flash back to March 5, 2020 and come to you from deep in the heart of the legendary NBC 30 Rock building in New York as Paul joined the MSNBC’s dynamic Stephanie Ruh...
2021-07-2959 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffSamantha Bee. Dog Days of Summer Special (Rewind). The Kurds, Democrat Debates. The Daily Show Reunion Tour. Fighting Back With Comedy. Djibouti and Naugahyde.As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we’re sharing some of the best from our archives. It’s a look back to before the pandemic. And it is a fun one. Samantha Bee joined Paul back on October 17, 2019 for one of our most popular episodes ever. If you’ve never heard this episode, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. From October 17, 2019:This episode is really fun. And important. Samantha Bee (@iamsambee) has taken on the rich, the powerful, the...
2021-07-151h 07
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff123. Samantha Bee. Dog Days of Summer Special (Rewind). The Kurds, Democrat Debates. The Daily Show Reunion Tour. Fighting Back With Comedy. Djibouti and Naugahyde.As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we’re sharing some of the best from our archives. It’s a look back to before the pandemic. And it is a fun one. Samantha Bee joined Paul back on October 17, 2019 for one of our most popular episodes ever. If you’ve never heard this episode, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. From October 17, 2019:This episode is really fun. And important. Samantha Bee (@iamsambee) has taken on the rich, the powerful, the...
2021-07-151h 04
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffRex Chapman. NBA Finals Special (Rewind). The Master of Twitter Inspiration and Former NBA Star on the Pandemic, Trump, BLM, and Sports Reopening. Shutting Down Mitch McConnell. Opening Up About Opioid Addiction.As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we’re sharing some of the best from our archives. Former NBA star and current Twitter megastar Rex Chapman joined Paul at the height of the pandemic on August 6, 2020 in Episode 66. If you’ve never heard this episode, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. From August 6, 2020:Former NBA star (@RexChapman) has quickly become one of the single most popular and beloved figures on Twitter. Rex was a basketball superstar. He took the Kentuck...
2021-07-081h 05
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff121. Willie Geist. 4th of July Special (Rewind). Our V-C Day (Victory over COVID) Is Finally Here. Independence/Independents Day. Morning Joe vs Donald Trump. July 4th in a Pandemic. The Wu-Tang Question. Mount Rushmore Was Infected with The Sickness.As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we’re sharing some of the best from our archives. MSNBC’s Willie Geist joined Paul at the height of the pandemic on July 3, 2020 in Episode 66. If you’ve never heard this episode, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. From July 3, 2020:Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) is one of the most beloved leaders in American media. The co-host of Morning Joe and Host of NBC’s TODAY, Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist, and the Sunday Sitd...
2021-07-012h 56
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffWillie Geist. 4th of July Special (Rewind). Our V-C Day (Victory over COVID) Is Finally Here. Independence/Independents Day. Morning Joe vs Donald Trump. July 4th in a Pandemic. The Wu-Tang Question. Mount Rushmore Was Infected with The Sickness.As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we’re sharing some of the best from our archives. MSNBC’s Willie Geist joined Paul at the height of the pandemic on July 3, 2020 in Episode 66. If you’ve never heard this episode, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. From July 3, 2020:Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) is one of the most beloved leaders in American media. The co-host of Morning Joe and Host of NBC’s TODAY, Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist, and the Sunday Sitd...
2021-07-012h 59
Real Time with Bill MaherEp. #569: Nikki Glaser, Paul Begala, Jane CoastonBill’s guests are Nikki Glaser, Paul Begala, and Jane Coaston. (Originally aired 6/18/21) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-1957 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffWes Moore. Father’s Day Special (REWIND). Candidate For Governor of Maryland, Best-Selling Author and Veteran. On Fatherhood, Leadership, Crime and Inspiration.As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we’re sharing some of the best from our archives. Wes Moore recently declared his candidacy for Governor of Maryland, and this one is more relevant than ever. If you’ve never heard this episode, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. Wes Moore (@iamWesMoore) is an inspiring force for good and one of the most exciting and dynamic leaders in America. Wes is a best-selling author, activist, combat veteran and CEO of Robin Hood (@Robi...
2021-06-171h 27
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffStephen Colbert (Rewind). A Look Back at the Best of the Best. Taking on Trump, The Supreme Court Battle, Breonna Taylor, Leadership After Loss, Stephen’s Dog Eating Ai Weiwei’s Art, Joking in the Face of Fear, Laughing at the Devil.As America emerges from the pandemic, we’re taking a little break. But never fear, we’ve got a lot of good stuff in the archive. And if you’ve never heard this episode you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, we think you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. From Episode 78 - Sept. 25, 2020:“Fear is the mind killer. If you’re laughing you’re not afraid.” Wise words in this groundbreaking new episode from a truly iconic guest: Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome). Stephen joins us from his home--uninterrupted and unedited in this...
2021-06-101h 03
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffHenry Rollins (REWIND). A look back at one of the best of the best. The punk legend and activist shares the epic story of his big break. And sounds off on the state of America.As America emerges from the pandemic, we’re taking a little break. But never fear, we’ve got a lot of good stuff in the archive. And if you’ve never heard this episode you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, we think you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. From Feb. 29, 2020: With America disrupted and divided like never before in our lifetime, what better time to sit down with the American icon, punk rock legend, thought-leader, author, political activist and spoken-word master, Henry Rollins (@HenryRollins). Henry is one of the most inte...
2021-06-031h 34
Beyond PoliticsWhy Aren't Democrats Winning More? Lessons from Carville, Begala, and SchecterA fascinating discussion with Cliff Schecter - one of President Biden's key campaign consultants and host of the UnPresidented Podcast - about his interviews with Paul Begala and James Carville and the fundamental question confronting the Democratic Party: given all of Donald Trump's insanity, why aren't Democrats winning more? And is there anything they can do about it?
2021-05-2542 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffWes Chatham. How The Expanse in 2350 is Like America in 2021. One of the Greatest Denzel Stories You’ll Ever Hear. From Navy Petty Officer Third Class to Hollywood Badass. Drinking vs Smoking. Liz Cheney vs the GOP. FORs (Friends of Ron Perlman).“Liz Cheney is 1 of only 10 Republican House members who voted to impeach President Mayhem over his role in inciting the deadly January 6 insurrection and attack on America at our Capitol. And never forget--even as time passes--almost 6 months later--it was an insurrection. It was an attack on America. But too many in the media are still weakly mincing words and calling the events of January 6 a "riot". It wasn't a riot. It was an attack on our Capitol. It was an insurrection. Stand up, have a spine, and call it what it is. Or find another line of wor...
2021-05-131h 33
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffRuben Gallego. Congressman & USMC Veteran. Inside The Capitol On January 6th. Political Mortal Kombat. Majorie Taylor Greene Calls Him a “Coward.” Protecting Allies in Afghanistan. Will He Run Against Sen Kyrsten Sinema? Biden is AWOL on Burn Pits.Mortal Kombat is a new movie based on the old video game. And now, it’s the #1 film in America. If you don’t know, it’s about fighting. And it’s also the state of affairs in Washington. In 2021, every day in Congress is a kind of mortal combat. But the violence and fighting in Washington that we’ve seen in the last year--and on the January 6th attack--is not the first violence American has seen in the Capitol. It’s just the first seen by this generation. Our host, activist, author and combat veteran, Paul...
2021-05-061h 06
Why Am I Telling You This? with Bill ClintonJames Carville and Paul Begala: How to Keep Putting People FirstSuccessful political candidates—and more importantly, successful leaders—need to have a vision and a message that lets everyone see themselves as part of our shared future. James Carville and Paul Begala have been as good at crafting those messages as anyone in modern day politics. In the 1992 Clinton/Gore campaign, they helped give voice to Bill Clinton’s policy proposals which put people first and resonated with voters across every demographic—building an inclusive economy; expanding access to quality, affordable health care; improving education at every level and opening the doors to higher education to all; and prote...
2021-05-0642 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff112: Paul Begala. America Is Bouncing Off Bottom. Are Democrats Winning or Losing? Biden’s Address & First 100 Days. The Future of Independent Politics. Can Matthew McConaughey Win in Texas? Guns or Shovels. Are Dems Too Woke? Cursing, Drinking & Twitter.“Thank you for your patience.” That’s how President Biden ended his historic and unusual address to the joint session of Congress. After all we’ve been through over the last four years. And after the last year especially, America was in the roughest place of our lifetime. And we hit rock bottom on January 6, 2021. That was the low point of our lifetime. And damn, it was low. But America is now bouncing off bottom. And Biden’s speech laid it out. 100 days are down. The pandemic is on the run. Trump is off the radar. The vaccines are here. The...
2021-04-291h 32
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffPaul Begala. America Is Bouncing Off Bottom. Are Democrats Winning or Losing? Biden’s Address & First 100 Days. The Future of Independent Politics. Can Matthew McConaughey Win in Texas? Guns or Shovels. Are Dems Too Woke? Cursing, Drinking & Twitter.“Thank you for your patience.” That’s how President Biden ended his historic and unusual address to the joint session of Congress. After all we’ve been through over the last four years. And after the last year especially, America was in the roughest place of our lifetime. And we hit rock bottom on January 6, 2021. That was the low point of our lifetime. And damn, it was low. But America is now bouncing off bottom. And Biden’s speech laid it out. 100 days are down. The pandemic is on the run. Trump is off the radar. The vaccines are here. The...
2021-04-291h 36Pro Politics with Zac McCraryThe Legendary Saul ShorrSend us a textThey don’t make too many people like Saul Shorr. After hitchhiking across the country, working in sugar refineries, being in and out of college, Saul fell into working on Mo Udall's 1976 presidential campaign. He soon became an expert in big city politics, started his own media firm, and has helped elect Senators and Governors and Presidents.Saul has one of the most unique paths, some of the biggest wins, and many of the best stories after decades as one of the most respected admakers and strategists in the business. Trust me...
2021-04-1359 minPro Politics with Zac McCraryPaul Begala Joins The Pro Politics PodcastSend us a textI’m so fortunate to be joined by Paul Begala as my first guest – we had a great conversation. Paul is a great storyteller, with tremendous insights he’s learned over the years that remain incredibly relevant today.Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics PodcastIN THIS EPISODE…Paul breaks out his spot-on impressions of Bill Clinton, James Carville, and a deep cut of Phil Graham…Why was Paul’s nickname “Huntley-Brinkley”?Which Senator did a 12...
2021-03-021h 00Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntIn Limbo: Paul Begala, Jill Abramson, Tara Setmayer & Cass SunsteinJames and Al break down election law and court challenges with Cass Sunstein before being joined by an all star panel with Jill Abramson, Paul Begala, and Tara Setmayer to help us digest what we experienced on election day. With no official call made, is it in the bag for Biden and McConnell? It’s a whole new era. Will we be stuck in the same battles of the last four years, or can we expect to build back bigger, bolder, and better in 2021?
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2020-11-051h 02
Trump lost! What now?15. Can the audacity of Trump save his presidency? (with Paul Begala and Olivia Troye)“It is potentially the greatest marketing trick in the history of politics.”Robert Moore is left marvelling at Donald Trump's "breath-taking audacity" in the final week of campaigning as the president continues an exhausting schedule to save his presidency.He and Laura Schwartz join Daniel Hewitt to discuss a battle of rhetoric versus reality, optimism versus pessimism and Barack Obama versus Melania Trump on the campaign stump.Plus, Daniel speaks to two more truly engaging guests as Bill Clinton's chief campaign strategist Paul Begala explains how he is guaranteeing a Trump defeat before Mike Penc...
2020-10-2851 minTrump lost! What now?15. Can the audacity of Trump save his presidency? (with Paul Begala and Olivia Troye)“It is potentially the greatest marketing trick in the history of politics.”Robert Moore is left marvelling at Donald Trump's "breath-taking audacity" in the final week of campaigning as the president continues an exhausting schedule to save his presidency.He and Laura Schwartz join Daniel Hewitt to discuss a battle of rhetoric versus reality, optimism versus pessimism and Barack Obama versus Melania Trump on the campaign stump.Plus, Daniel speaks to two more truly engaging guests as Bill Clinton's chief campaign strategist Paul Begala explains how he is guaranteeing a Trump defeat before Mike Penc...
2020-10-2851 min
Stay Tuned with PreetWords Matter: Interview with Paul Begala & Jen PsakiWhite House and campaign veterans Jen Psaki and Paul Begala join Katie Barlow and Joe Lockhart for a discussion about the “Rainbows & Rainclouds” of the 2020 presidential campaign. In a McLaughlin Group tribute, Joe joins the panel, and Katie leads the group as they analyze the political landscape heading into the home stretch of the race for the White House. Jen explains the challenges facing Team Biden as they work to keep the Democrats united. Paul says the best strategy for defeating Trump is to ignore his Twitter feed and focus the voter’s attention on his track record and how his Admi...
2020-08-3157 min
DSR's Words MatterThe Barlow Group: "Rainbows & Rainclouds" with Jen Psaki and Paul BegalaWhite House and campaign veterans Jen Psaki and Paul Begala join Katie Barlow and Joe Lockhart for a discussion about the “Rainbows & Rainclouds” of the 2020 presidential campaign. In a McLaughlin Group tribute, Joe joins the panel, and Katie leads the group as they analyze the political landscape heading into the home stretch of the race for the White House. Jen explains the challenges facing Team Biden as they work to keep the Democrats united. Paul says the best strategy for defeating Trump is to ignore his Twitter feed and focus the voter’s attention on his track record and how his...
2020-08-3158 min
It's ComplicatedPost-Convention Horserace: How do we Beat Donald Trump? (with Paul Begala)Renato and Patti discussed the presidential race in the wake of the party conventions. They were joined by former Clinton chief strategist Paul Begala, the author of You’re Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump.
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2020-08-2847 min
Politicon: How The Heck Are We Gonna Get Along with Clay AikenPaul Begala: “You’re Fired! The Perfect Guide To Beating Donald Trump”Clay is joined by Democratic strategist and counselor to President Bill Clinton, Paul Begala, to discuss the Republican Convention, the unrest on our streets, and the policies that he thinks will unite the country around a Biden ticket. If the country follows his advice and Biden follows his plans, will we be telling Trump, “You’re Fired” in November?
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2020-08-271h 07
UnPresidented: Creating change that empowers the ResistanceStrategist Paul Begala on how Democrats can beat Trump in NovemberDemocratic strategist Paul Begala -- author of the new book, "You're Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump" -- joins us for more than an hour to talk about the election and everything surrounding it: the Democratic Convention; Kamala Harris; Joe Biden; Covid; how Dems are and should be messaging; whether we can still save our democracy (or the GOP) and how; and more. It was practically a master-class in how to message in politics. This is one of our free episodes. To hear the rest of our shows, and support our podcast, please become a subscriber over at...
2020-08-181h 21
The Takeout with Major GarrettBiden's Pick: Political Commentator Paul Begala on Kamala Harris
Democratic political consultant and commentator Paul Begala joins Major to break down Joe Biden's Veepstakes winner: Senator Kamala Harris. Begala and Major also talk about the differences in campaign strategies between Republicans and Democrats, and Begala shares his professional experience in helping Bill Clinton select Al Gore as his running mate in 1992. Plus, Begala discusses his new book You're Fired, which breaks down the best ways to defeat Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
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2020-08-1454 min
Hacks On TapExecutive Disorder (with Paul Begala)Axe and Murphy are reunited this week and joined by Paul Begala, former counselor to President Clinton and author of the new book, "You're Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump." The Hacks convened before Biden announced his choice of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, but that doesn't mean we can't include one final round of veepstakes. We also discuss the Trump campaign's renewed line of attack on Biden and assess whether it's an effective strategy, the President's executive orders, the future of the Republican party, and more.
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2020-08-121h 07
The Conservative ExperienceWill Susan Rice Be the VP Pick?PODCAST: The Conservative Experience Ep. 16 - Will Susan Rice Be the VP Pick? Listen to us on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conservative-experience/id1523346790 Listen to us on Anchor! - https://anchor.fm/theconservativeexperience SPOTIFY!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/2FJkuSd78X0vTdW7l9N90a Shownotes 1:52 When Obama cut the payroll tax, Pelosi loved it… https://www.citizenfreepress.com/breaking/leftist-liars-try-to-frame-trump/ 4:30 Bill Maher accuses Bill Clinton of visiting Pedo Island — Paul Begala is not happy… https://www.citizenfreepress.com/breaking/bill-maher-accuses-bill-clinton-of-visiting-pedo-island-paul-begala-is-not-happy/ 7:49 Brian Stelter laughingstock of twitter… https://www.citizenfreepress.com/breaking/brian-stelter-laughingstock-of-twitter/ 13:06 Pro-Trump patriots march...
2020-08-1035 min
The StakesDonald Trump, You're Fired with guest Paul BegalaOn this week's episode, veteran Democratic Strategist, CNN Political Contributor and Author, Paul Begala joins Tara in a lively discussion about his newly released book, "You're Fired, The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump." Great stories, great insight, great conversation. Find out why Tara calls Paul her favorite Democrat. Tara details her recent Twitter spat with the US Surgeon General, the Trump Axios interview and the ongoing Veepstakes.
2020-08-061h 19
Campaign HQ with David PlouffePaul Begala’s guide to beating Donald TrumpAs chief strategist for Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign, Paul Begala helped Clinton become the first Democrat to occupy the White House in twelve years. His new book is YOU’RE FIRED! The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump. David and Paul take a look at the last time the American voters decided to fire the President, and what it means for Joe Biden’s campaign. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastch...
2020-08-0659 min
With the Bark Off: Conversations on the American PresidencyA Conversation with Paul BegalaPaul Begala is one of our nation’s most talented political strategists. He came to national prominence in 1992 when he helped then-Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton win the presidency, then served as counselor to President Clinton, coordinating policy, politics and communications. A CNN contributor, he is the author of six political books, including his latest “You’re Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump.”In this wide-ranging conversation, Begala talks about how Donald Trump won the White House in 2016, the state of the national electorate today, and what it will take for Joe Biden to defeat President Trump in...
2020-08-0642 min
Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsYou're Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump by Paul BegalaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/428267 to listen full audiobooks. Title: You're Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump Author: Paul Begala Narrator: Paul Begala Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 0 minutes Release date: August 4, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.4 of Total 10 Ratings of Narrator: 2.33 of Total 3 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Donald Trump became famous bellowing, “You’re fired!” on TV in a make-believe boardroom. Now, millions of Americans want to yell it right back at him—but Trump has seemed to almost defy the laws of political physics. Paul Begala, one of America’s greatest political talents, l...
2020-08-0403 min
Kickass NewsPaul Begala on How to "Fire" Donald TrumpPaul Begala, former strategist to Bill Clinton and CNN political commentator offers a game-plan for how Democrats can beat President Trump in November. He starts be admitting what he didn’t understand about Donald Trump in 2016 and sharing which of the lessons learned in 2016 can be applied in 2020. Paul tells the story of how the Obama White House warned the incoming Trump Administration about the threat of a global pandemic almost 4 years ago, and he outlines the best way for Joe Biden to addres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-0346 min
Kickass NewsPaul Begala on How to "Fire" Donald TrumpPaul Begala, former strategist to Bill Clinton and CNN political commentator offers a game-plan for how Democrats can beat President Trump in November. He starts be admitting what he didn’t understand about Donald Trump in 2016 and sharing which of the lessons learned in 2016 can be applied in 2020. Paul tells the story of how the Obama White House warned the incoming Trump Administration about the threat of a global pandemic almost 4 years ago, and he outlines the best way for Joe Biden to address Trump’s mishandling of the COVID-19 Crisis. He reveals his plan for expanding voting rights while stil...
2020-08-0300 min
The Bill Press Pod" You're Fired" with Paul Begala of CNNPaul Begala is a leading Democratic strategist who serves as a political contributor for CNN. He’s also been Bill’s good friend and collaborator for years. They breakdown Paul’s new book, You're Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump. You can pre-order the book here. Today's Bill Press Pod is sponsored by The Teamsters Union. America's largest with 1.4 million members. Not just truck drivers but everyone from A-Z. From airline pilots to zookeepers. More information at Teamster.org.
2020-07-2800 min
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntWalter Dellinger on the Eroding Justice Department and Keith Mason and Paul Begala on the Odds of Texas and Georgia Going BlueThe Supreme Court has dealt powerful blows to the Trump agenda in recent days, protecting DACA recipients' status and upholding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals. Duke University School of Law Douglas B. Maggs Professor Emeritus of Law Walter Dellinger notes that the conservative justices see beyond the current president, towards a lifetime of decision-making. But that does not mean the U.S. justice system will remain intact with William Barr at the helm, he warns. On the other hand, political consultants Keith Mason and Paul Begala find hope in the new direction communities around Atlanta and Houston are taking...
2020-06-2547 min
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2020-01-2810 min
State of the UnionInterview with Sen. Rand Paul; Interview with Sen. Sherrod Brown; Interview with Rep. Will Hurd; The fundamental question Republicans must answer on impeachmentFirst, Jake sits down with Republican Senator Rand Paul to talk about the articles of impeachment against President Trump and the upcoming Senate trial. Next, Jake talks to Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown about the impeachment trial in the Senate, the 2020 Democratic candidates and the USMCA trade deal. Next, Jake speaks to Republican Congressman Will Hurd about the upcoming House impeachment vote and the Justice Department Inspector General's latest report on FISA. Next, Rep. Karen Bass, Rick Santorum, Paul Begala and Mary Katharine Ham discuss the latest developments in the impeachment process and new polling on impeachment. Finally, Jake takes a...
2019-12-1541 min
The Dan Kingston PodcastPaul Begala Says Dems Will Impeach Again if Trump Wins 2020Pelosi recently said about impeachment, “I just didn’t want it to be a way of life in our country.” Yet Paul Begala says Dems will impeach again if Trump wins 2020.
Meanwhile, Romney won't rule out voting for impeachment conviction in the Senate, "I'm going to keep an open mind..." Also general musings, could Hillary Clinton be the Russian asset? She accuses everyone else of being one, why not her?
Lastly, North Korea is testing missiles and making threats again. I size up their numbers, compare with ours, and come to one sobering conclusion.
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2019-12-1529 min
Another Way, by Lawrence LessigPaul Begala on the Politics of Democracy Reform [08-22-19]Larry Lessig talks with political consultant and CNN contributor Paul Begala about why democracy reform is necessary to make progress on so many important issues, and how to make fundamental reform issues relevant to the real lives of everyday voters.
2019-08-2349 minThe StakesMailbombs, Midterms, Massacres, and Madness - with guest Paul BegalaTara talks terrorism in Pittsburgh and the political environment that might have lead up it and the mailbombs last week. CNN political contributor and Counselor to the President in the Clinton White House Paul Begala joins the show to discuss the midterms.
2018-10-301h 52
Conversations with Bill KristolPaul Begala on the Democratic Party, the Midterms, and 2020Paul Begala is a veteran Democratic strategist and commentator, and served as counselor to the president in the Clinton White House. In this Conversation, Begala analyzes the key dynamics within the Democratic Party today. Looking ahead to the midterms and to 2020, Begala considers the Democrats’ response to Trump, the tensions between progressives and moderates, and the kinds of candidates that are likely to succeed. Begala also makes a spirited case for why Democrats must defend free speech and liberal principles more generally.
2018-05-191h 12
The Georgetown Public Policy Review Podcast#Clinton25: Paul BegalaInterview Editor Disraeli Smith sat down with Paul Begala, Senior Strategist on the 1992 Clinton/Gore Campaign to discuss his relationship with President Clinton, President Clinton's message and strategy for the 1992 Campaign, and some of the issues of today, as part of #Clinton25 hosted by GU Politics
2017-11-1521 min
Books of Titans Podcast#11: Buck Up, Suck Up…and Come Back When You Foul Up by James Carville and Paul BegalaIn this episode, Jason Staples and Erik Rostad discuss book 11 of the 2017 Books of Titans Reading list – Buck Up, Suck Up…and Come Back When You Foul Up by James Carville and Paul Begala. Show Notes Suggested by Tim Ferris on page 601 of Tools of Titans. Author: James Carville Author: Paul BegalaThe post #11: Buck Up, Suck Up…and Come Back When You Foul Up by James Carville and Paul Begala appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...
2017-07-2837 min
Radio Free GOP With Mike MurphyPoll Panic! Can Trump Win? Plus A Paul Begala InterviewThere's a panic attack growing in the Democratic party over tightening poll numbers! We preview the first mega debate next week at Hofstra University and interview old pro Democratic hand Paul Begala on Hillary Clinton, debate prepping and how he got started in politics. RadioFreeGOP.com
2016-09-211h 23
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 63 - Paul BegalaPaul Begala, adviser to the pro-Hillary Clinton Super PAC Priorities USA, talks to David about his loss to Hank the Hallucination at the University of Texas, his years working for President Bill Clinton, his thoughts on the 2016 race, and more.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2016-07-041h 04
The CIA and Hollywood – Porkins Policy ReviewAfternoon Commute with Chris Kendall and John Adams interview
I was recently on The Afternoon Commute with Chris Kendall and John Adams to discuss my new show, The CIA and Hollywood. We discuss the first season of the show and what to expect for upcoming seasons. We focus on the culture creation aspect of the CIA, and how they are influencing not only societal norms, but influencing our opinions on events and people. Later we move onto a wide variety of topics including: Chase Brandon,George Orwell, 1984, Animal Farm,The Congress for Cultural Freedom, Peter Wright, Spy Catcher, Ben Afleck, George Clooney, Angelina Jolie The Quiet Ame...
2015-05-2700 min