77: Author Michael Wolff Discusses Trump’s Disastrous Last Year as POTUS
The chilling, yet hilarious saga of a deeply insane President 
49m Sep 05, 2021
49m
76: Ben Rhodes, Obama’s Deputy National Security Advisor, on Afghanistan & Our Foreign Policy Reset
How our 20 Year War on Terror Distracted Us from Climate, China, Social Media, and Democracy
47m Aug 29, 2021
47m
75: Laurie Garrett and Andy Slavitt – Where We Are NOW on COVID-19
The Pulitzer-Winner (Garrett) and Biden Covid Advisor (Slavitt) take a deep dive.
1hr 8m Aug 22, 2021
1hr 8m
74: Atlantic Monthly’s Adam Serwer on his book about the Trump Administration: The Cruelty is the Point
Separating kids from their parents at the border? Mocking a disabled journalist? Cutting food stamps? The Cruelty is the Point!
55m Aug 15, 2021
55m
73: Bryan Fogel, Producer of The Dissident, on the Brutal Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Mohammed bin Salman made the Washington Post columnist pay in the worst way possible for his dedication to reform in his home country.
45m Aug 08, 2021
45m
72: Atlantic Monthly Journalist Edward-Isaac Dovere's Fascinating New Book, 'Battle For The Soul’, Chronicles the Democrats Fight for the 2020 Nomination.
This one is pure candy. If you're at all a political junkie - do not miss this one!
54m Aug 01, 2021
54m
71: Norman Lear Discusses His 99-Years on the Planet
The legendary creator of groundbreaking TV sit coms - All in the Family, Maude, Sanford and Sons, The Jeffersons, et al, on flying 50 bombing missions in WWII, the joy of comedy and, dare I say, satire.
47m Jul 25, 2021
47m
70: Heather McGhee - An Encore of My Best Podcast Ever!
McGhee discusses her powerful book, The Sum of Us, about how white people have been told that anything that benefits people of color hurts them - i.e. a zero-sum game. It ain't true! 
57m Jul 18, 2021
57m
69: Al Solo!
I just had to get some things off my chest.
47m Jul 11, 2021
47m
68: Andy Slavitt On His New COVID Book - Preventable
Slavitt Explains How Trump’s Refusal to Hold Himself Accountable Caused Untold Death and Suffering
55m Jul 04, 2021
55m
38: Thomas Jefferson Explains Inconsistencies in the Declaration of Independence
Al interviews our third President on the 4th of July.
7m Jul 02, 2021
7m
67: George Packer on How It Got So Bad in America & How it Could Get Slightly Better
Packer dissects the 4 Americas: The Rich Right-Wing Bastards, The Smug Liberal Elites, The Pissed-Off Not-so-Bright Tea Partiers, and The Woke Social Justice Police.
55m Jun 27, 2021
55m
66: Michael Harriot: Senior Writer for TheRoot.com, the Nation’s Largest Black Online Newspaper
Is America Racist? Hmm
53m Jun 20, 2021
53m
65: Norm Ornstein & Tom Mann - Who Called the GOP a Sham Years Ago!
In 2012 Ornstein & Mann wrote It’s Even Worse Than It Looks. And, man, were they right!
1hr 5m Jun 13, 2021
1hr 5m
64: Ed Shelleby - My Communications Director–On Working for a Different Kind of Senator. Plus, a Rant on Voting Rights
Al Talks with His Senate Communications Director on Why the Franken Office was a Blast & Got Stuff Done! & Al on Democracy. Hitler didn’t end it. The Confederacy didn’t end it. Let’s not let Senate Republicans!
1hr 4m Jun 06, 2021
1hr 4m
63: Louis King – The Real Deal
For 25 yrs. Louis has provided job training for thousands of folks from the Northside of Minneapolis. He walks a good walk. And talks a good talk.
53m May 30, 2021
53m
62: Amy Klobuchar & Al Discuss Anti-Trust & The Ted "Carnival" Cruz Joke
The Chair of the Anti-Trust Subcommittee discusses her new book, Anti-Trust. From Facebook & Amazon & Google to Coffins & Sunglasses & Diapers.
1hr 3m May 23, 2021
1hr 3m
61: Howard Fineman on Republican Nihilism
The Republican Party has entered new territory. And it’s ugly.
1hr 8m May 16, 2021
1hr 8m
60: Sen. Tammy Duckworth Tells Her Story
Sen. Duckworth tells about growing up in Thailand, joining the Army, and being grievously wounded in combat. Gruesome, harrowing, and…very funny!
47m May 09, 2021
47m
59: Neo-Con Bill Kristol on How Trump Made Him Do Some Re-Thinking
Kristol discusses disgust with today’s Republican Party
58m May 02, 2021
58m
37: Replay of My Conversation with Judge Steve Leifman and Norm Ornstein
Judge Leifman has pioneered the widespread use of crisis intervention teams in Miami, saving lots of lives and money
38m Apr 29, 2021
38m
58: Malcolm Nance on Russia and Jan. 6th
The former intel analyst calls Putin “a Mafia don w/nukes” & updates us on the investigation into Jan. 6
59m Apr 25, 2021
59m
36: Replay of My Conversation with Vice President Walter Mondale
We recorded this in August of 2019 in his office in Minneapolis.
51m Apr 20, 2021
51m
57: Marc Elias and Ari Berman on Georgia and Worse
Super Election-Lawyer & Mother Jones Voting Rights Writer Stoke Al’s Worse Fears About Republican Legislatures
53m Apr 18, 2021
53m
35: Mini-Podcast: Peter Bergen on Afghanistan and Bin Laden
An Excerpt from Al's conversation with Bergen on his book, Trump and His Generals
14m Apr 14, 2021
14m
56: Uncle Sam (Roger McNamee) & Auntie Trust (Zephyr Teachout) Talk Facebook, Google, Amazon & Democracy
Early Facebook Investor McNamee & Anti-Trust Lawyer Teachout Discuss Dangers Posed by Data Behemoths
1hr 14m Apr 11, 2021
1hr 14m
55: Our Southern Border - National Immigration Forum Executive Director Ali Noorani
Al and Ali discuss what brought us here, where we are, and what we need to do going forward. A list of organizations that humanely helps immigrants at the Southern Border: El Paso: The Annunciation House Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center McAllen: Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley Arizona Kino Border Initiative
1hr 1m Apr 04, 2021
1hr 1m
54: David Letterman!
A thoroughly enjoyable one. For a change.
1hr 16m Mar 28, 2021
1hr 16m
53: Andy Slavitt (Again!) But Now He’s a Big Shot!
Senior Advisor on the President’s Coronavirus Task Force explains it all.
57m Mar 21, 2021
57m
52: Heather McGhee – On What Racism Costs Everyone
Her new book, The Sum of Us explains how we can all prosper together.
1hr 2m Mar 14, 2021
1hr 2m
51: WaPo Columnist Catherine Rampell Wonks Out w/Al on Economics, Race, Healthcare – You Name It!
A wide-ranging conversation on a wide range of issues. It’s wide-ranging!
1hr Mar 07, 2021
1hr
50: Nobel Climate Scientist Michael Mann on Denier Tactics and Idiocy
Mann Discusses his new book The New Climate War.
1hr 4m Feb 28, 2021
1hr 4m
49: Dr. Anthony Fauci Answers the Questions You’ve Been Wanting to Ask
When will we be back to normal? Will we be able to find a vaccine for a contagious variant? Now that I’ve been vaccinated, can I see my grandchildren?
43m Feb 21, 2021
43m
34: Al Recreates McConnell’s Post-Acquittal Impeachment Speech
In case you missed the original!
10m Feb 17, 2021
10m
48: 3 Heroes in the DC Public Schools (One’s My Daughter)
Chancellor Lewis Ferebee, Jackie Iloh, and Thomasin Franken on addressing the enormous challenges facing students in DCPS as a result of the pandemic.
45m Feb 14, 2021
45m
33: Al Gives His Closing Argument for the Impeachment Trial
Any intellectually honest Republican Senator would vote to convict after hearing this. Unfortunately, that’s not near enough.
17m Feb 09, 2021
17m
47: Adam Schiff on (You Guessed It) Impeachment
The lead manager of Impeachment #1 discusses Impeachment #2.
56m Feb 07, 2021
56m
46: Super Bowl Edition: Journalist/Author Reid Forgrave on Football and Concussions
Forgrave tells the heartbreaking story of 24-year-old Zac Easter who committed suicide after struggling for years with traumatic brain injury. 
42m Jan 31, 2021
42m
45: Norm Ornstein & Al (Again!)
Norm & Al on the Biden Agenda, a 50-50 Senate, and Fox’s Bizarre Objection to the Mere Mention of Racism in the Inaugural
51m Jan 24, 2021
51m
44: Former U.S. Attorneys Joyce Vance and Preet Bharara Discuss Legal Problems Ahead for Trump, the Rioters, and Cruz and Hawley
A Blow-by-Blow Assessment for Two of our Greatest Legal Minds (Not Al)
59m Jan 17, 2021
59m
43: Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project
A wide-ranging conversation and Al’s opening monologue on this week’s events 
1hr Jan 10, 2021
1hr
32: Al Explains the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact to Tommy
How we can move to a national popular vote without amending the Constitution?
6m Jan 06, 2021
6m
42: Top Dem. Election Lawyer Marc Elias Reviews Trump Legal Team's 59 Post-Election Losses
EPIC!
48m Jan 03, 2021
48m
41: A Holiday Repeat of Conan O'Brien with a Brand New Timely Intro!
One of my very favorites!
47m Dec 27, 2020
47m
40: The Ground Game in Georgia!
D. Taylor – President of UNITE HERE – reports on what their 600+ canvassers are hearing at the doors. (Good News – no one’s pulled a gun on them like they did in NV and AZ during the general.)
36m Dec 20, 2020
36m
39: Maria Teresa Kumar of Voto Latino on the Key Role Latinos Played in Electing Joe Biden
Al and Maria Teresa survey the expanding role of Latinos voters in American politics.
54m Dec 13, 2020
54m
38: Joe Biden’s Closest Ally in the Senate, Chris Coons
 Al and Sen. Coons discuss foreign policy, a COVID relief package, and fondly recall a Coons-led trip to Africa where Coons got violently ill from food poisoning,
48m Dec 06, 2020
48m
37: Fmr. Facebook Exec Tim Kendall on How Social Media is Destroying the World
One of the Silicon Valley Guilty Parties who stars in Netflix’s Most-Watched Documentary Ever explains why humanity is doomed unless we do something.
52m Nov 29, 2020
52m
36: Laurie Garrett & Andy Slavitt on the Covid Spike, the Vaccines, & Trump's Negligent Homicide
The Good News: The Vaccines. The Bad News: Covid Surge & Trump Blocking Coordination Between His Team & Biden's
1hr 2m Nov 22, 2020
1hr 2m
35: Al On The Election & Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens On What The GOP Has Become
Al heaps scorn & ridicule upon Trump & his team. And former GOP political operative Stuart Stevens on his mea culpa – It Was All A Lie.
47m Nov 15, 2020
47m