The Briefing: "Get Me Regime Change In Iran"

We'll be back next week with a brand new episode, but with recent events in The Middle East we're revisiting our conversation we had with Richard Haass last June, after Trump's initial bombing of Iran. In it Haass shares what he thinks about Trump's fighting with NATO, the future of the Middle Eas…

And, This Is How To Preserve Our Democracy With Filmmaker Ken Burns

Filmmaker Ken Burns joins the show to talk George Washington's leadership, erasing American history and how his work threatens autocrats.  Plus, the benefits of working with PBS and whether MAGA loves his work.   00:00 Intro 0:17  Flawed Heroes Founded This Country  9:27 - Disinformation & Censor…

And, This Is The End Of The Free Press With Don Lemon

Don Lemon joins the show for a raw conversation on journalism, Trump, and what it means to speak truth to power in today's  media landscape. From his early days chasing stories to his exit from CNN, Lemon opens up about his struggles and finding an even bigger audience online. Plus, will media cons…

And, This Is How We Were Really Raised with Gavin's Sister Hilary

Fact checking, family drama and a pet otter. In this tell-all episode, Gavin is joined by his sister Hilary for a breakdown of his book Young Man in A Hurry and what it was like growing up as a Newsom. 00:00 Intro  0:24 No One's Asked Me About The Otter 6:20 You're Going To Have To Pay For My Ther…

And, This Is Where MAGA Got Their Playbook With Congressman Jim Clyburn

Congressman Jim Clyburn joins the podcast to reflect on the legacy of Jesse Jackson, his deep friendship with John Lewis, and how Democrats can speak to Black voters. Plus, he describes how today’s battles over voter ID laws and DEI are shaped by the battles fought during Reconstruction and the Jim…

And, This Is What The Founding Fathers Were Worried About With Jon Meacham

Presidential historian and author Jon Meacham shares how the Founding Fathers knew that a President like Trump was always a possibility and the best ways to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Plus they discuss the Super Bowl, Biden's legacy and whether the midterms might be our last election. 00:…

And, This Is A Country In Crisis With Keith Edwards

Keith Edwards joins the show to reflect on the events in Minnesota and how to find hope amidst the tragedy. Then they jump into Keith's personal journey from reality TV to shaping political discourse, the choice to have Ben Shapiro on the show, and whether Democrats should shut down the government …

And, This Is The Conversation The Trump Administration Tried To Cancel (Live From Davos!)

In this special conversation, Gavin is joined by Ben Smith of Semafor to discuss how much damage Trump is doing to the American brand on the world stage.  Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, they analyze how Newsom is fighting fire with fire when it comes to Trump's online rhetoric, Canad…

And, This Is The Chaos Within The GOP Featuring Ben Shapiro

What happens when the conservative movement turns on one of its own? Governor Newsom is joined by Ben Shapiro to dissect a wide range of topics including Trump's economic failures, the importance of immigration, and how free elections are in fact in danger. Plus they debate Middle East politics, ho…

And, This Is How The Media Is Failing Us In 2026 With Alex Wagner

Alex Wagner (Crooked Media) joins the show to talk about why legacy media is struggling, what stories will matter in 2026 and how Democrats can find their senses of humor. Plus, Alex shares why she'd love to get rid of the internet and why she refuses to become too negative.    00:00 Celebrating …