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S2 Ep21:  History’s Blueprint for Rescue with Mark Updegrove
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John Avlon and Historian Mark Updegrove discuss how lessons from past presidents can help us confront today’s political threats. They highlight the importance of character in leadership, the dangers of normalized corruption, and the urgent need to defend democracy. Drawing on history, they argue that citizens must stay engaged, learn from past reform movements, and organize to protect the future.
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S2 Ep20: JD Vance Is a Moron When It Comes to India-Pakistan
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Vice President J.D. Vance downplayed rising nuclear tensions between India and Pakistan, calling it “none of our business,” only to backtrack after alarming intelligence reports. His careless comments and isolationist stance highlight a troubling lack of understanding and responsibility during a potential global crisis.
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John Avlon and Matt Yglesias break down why Democrats need to focus on popular, practical ideas—like growth, safety, and common sense—to win voters and fix what’s broken.
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S2 Ep18: Trump’s Power Grab Is The Real Danger To America (w/ Sen. Angus King)
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John Avlon talks with Senator Angus King about the growing threat of authoritarianism under Trump. King warns that Congress is failing to uphold the Constitution and urges lawmakers—especially Republicans—to reclaim their power. The fix? Reasserting checks and balances, restoring trust, and putting country over party.
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S2 Ep17: Reclaiming Patriotism from Trump’s America (with Ted Johnson)
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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, deep polarization and partisan battles are threatening the very idea of patriotism. John Avlon and Ted Johnson break down how American pride has been weaponized, why civic education has crumbled, and how citizens can reclaim a more inclusive, aspirational patriotism. They explore the urgent need for national service, real civic engagement, and a rene...
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S2 Ep16: Troops Against Americans? Is This Trump’s Next Terrifying Move?
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Trump is openly challenging America&#39;s constitutional order. John Avlon and Michael Waldman dive deep into Trump&#39;s alarming defiance of court rulings, threats to civil liberties, and potential abuse of emergency powers. Is American democracy at a breaking point?
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S2 Ep15: Trump’s Economic Wreckage with Jon Corzine
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Former NJ Governor and Goldman Sachs CEO Jon Corzine joins host John Avlon to unpack the devastating consequences of Trump’s chaotic trade policies. From the collapse of trust in U.S. markets to the looming threat of losing the dollar as the world’s reserve currency, this episode dives deep into the economic, geopolitical, and institutional risks facing America. Corzine draws on his unique expe...
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S2 Ep14: The Real Cost of Trump’s Tariffs Around The World! 
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Kori Schake from the American Enterprise Institute discusses how Trump&#39;s administration is damaging U.S. alliances and national security through protectionism and erratic diplomacy. Exploring tariffs, NATO tensions, China&#39;s global influence through TikTok, and the erosion of democratic norms, Schake outlines the urgent need for patriotic civic action to restore America&#39;s role in the world.
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S2 Ep13: The Death of Debate: How Power Is Killing Free Speech in America
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What happens when universities stop defending debate—and politicians start punishing dissent? John Avlon interviews Greg Lukianoff, President of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind. They unpack the escalating war over free speech—from college campuses to the courtroom—and explore how institutions meant to protect liberty ...
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S2 Ep12: The Trick To Stopping Trump&#39;s Chaos
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Larry Diamond joins John Avlon to sound the alarm on the growing threat of authoritarianism in America. From legal intimidation to undermining democratic institutions, they break down Trump’s “authoritarian project” and what we can do to resist it—through civil action, unity, and courage.

Democracy Without America?
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/democracy-without-america-trump-la...
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S2 Ep11: Can Democrats Ditch Identity Politics?
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John Avlon talks to Thomas Chatterton Williams on how to tackle one of the biggest challenges in American politics: Can Democrats move beyond identity politics and embrace a unifying vision of liberal democracy?
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S2 Ep10: Trump’s Pivot to Putin? Former U.S.  Ambassador Exposes Why The Shift Is So Horrifying
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John Avlon and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul to discuss the Trump administration’s alarming realignment towards Russia. From halting military aid to Ukraine to inviting Putin back into the G7, McFaul breaks down the stunning policy shifts that threaten America&#39;s democratic alliances.
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S2 Ep9: You SHOULD Give A Damn About The NATIONAL DEBT (w/ Maya MacGuineas) | How To Fix It
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John Avlon sits down with fiscal policy expert Maya MacGuineas to dissect the growing national debt, deficit, and the political dysfunction surrounding fiscal responsibility in Washington. They explore why skyrocketing debt should concern every American—not just economists and policymakers—and discuss practical, bipartisan solutions to restore fiscal balance.
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S2 Ep8: Rethinking the Environmental Movement (with Rachel Pritzker)
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Climate activists have long advocated for consuming less energy and shrinking our carbon footprint. But a growing ecomodernist movement argues we need more energy for prosperity, security—and to help combat climate change as well.
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S2 Ep7: End the Tech Overlords&#39; Self-Protection Racket (with Chris Hughes)
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Tech companies have been virtually immune from lawsuits over what’s posted on their platforms. Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes tells John that the public would never agree to a blanket liability shield for industries like banking, airlines, and pharmaceuticals—and it&#39;s high time that Section 230 gets scrapped.
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With AI driving ever greater income inequality while it eats through jobs—blue-collar, white-collar, and the kind of work in professional services firms college grads have trained for— our country’s leaders should be responding to the reality that is already upon us.
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In other democracies, when a party wins an election it wins all the power. But American democracy is different, and under the Constitution, Congress is supposed to engage in cross-partisan bargaining—yet it&#39;s failing at this very basic job. 
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S2 Ep4: DOGE Is Doing it Wrong (with Philip K. Howard)
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Elon wants to cut government programs, but that won’t make government more efficient. But changing how the government does things—by streamlining the permitting and purchasing processes, for example—will make government more effective, efficient, and responsive to the public. Plus, instilling fear among federal employees and helping fulfill Trump’s urge to say “you’re fired.”

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S2 Ep3: Keeping the Faith in the Fight to Defend Democracy (with Anne Applebaum) 
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As Trump retakes the Oval Office, John speaks with Anne Applebaum about how to stay in the fight of our times.
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S2 Ep2: Avoiding Partisan Gridlock
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Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi argues that the real election mandate was for border security, reducing the cost of living, and turning down the volume on the culture wars—not one-party rule. 
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S2 Ep1: A Civics Deficit in the Classroom
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As schools have continued to emphasize STEM courses and other subjects, civics has largely fallen off the curriculum calendar in most states——and we’re now living in a country roiled by political divisions and fears of violence.
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S1 Ep5: Ancient Lessons for Defeating a Demagogue
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On a special pre-election show, Daily Stoic’s Ryan Holiday talks with John about how history’s lessons can guide us through this perilous time.
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The law of supply and demand also applies at the border: We can’t stop all illegal immigration—in part because of the lure of a better life here, but also because of our own labor needs.
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S1 Ep3: Getting Back to the People’s Business
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Mickey Edwards sees a way out of our polarizing politics. He tells John what voters and Congress can do—and how the schools can help by teaching critical thinking skills.
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