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Exploring The Best Political Podcasts For Informed Citizens

Explore a curated list of popular political podcasts offering diverse perspectives and in-depth analysis.

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Axelrod Criticizes Biden's Economic Strategies, Urges Empathy For Working Class

Former Obama adviser David Axelrod critiques President Biden's economic messaging, emphasizing the need for a more relatable approach to address working-cl...

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In defying Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu is exposing the limits of US power

The Israeli PM’s refusal to heed US demands on food aid for Gaza is morally indefensible, hurting the president – and boosting Trump, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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President Biden's Re-Election Efforts Spark Frustration And Concern

President Biden faces challenges in re-election efforts due to poll numbers dip in key states and age-related worries. Hillary Clinton and David Axelrod ac...

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Trump's "despicable" Navalny statement

After days of silence, Trump paints himself as a "martyr" following Russian opposition leader's death

Salon

Former US Sen. Herb Kohl remembered for his love of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bucks

Former U.S. senator and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks Herb Kohl is being remembered for his love of both the city where he grew up and the state of Wisconsin at a memorial service attended by sports, political and business leaders

The Independent UK

Trump legal team prepares to fight ballot disqualification attempts

Former Obama adviser David Axelrod warns that disqualifying Trump from the ballot would rip the country apart. Monica Crowley analyzes the situation and pr...

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Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Ballot Disqualification Challenge

Join the conversation as we discuss the controversial move to disqualify Trump from state ballots and the potential consequences it may have on the upcomin...

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CNN Personality Ripped by NFL Fans Over Tweet About Taylor Swift, Chiefs

This didn’t go as he hoped it would.

Sports Illustrated

Democratic war-of-words spills into the open after Obama aide questions Biden’s 2024 odds

Ex-Obama adviser joins clear majority of Democrats in questioning president’s ability to serve second term

The Independent UK

Biden in spat with ex-Obama adviser who urged him to ‘get out or get going’

President reportedly called David Axelrod a ‘prick’ for criticising his re-election efforts

The Guardian - US

Obama adviser suggests Biden should drop out of 2024 presidential race

David Axelrod says President must decide if running again is in the country’s best interests after poll shows 2020 rematch would go for Trump if held today

The Independent UK

Obama team reuniting in Chicago to mark 15th anniversary of historic presidential win

The former president will be interviewed by the hosts of “Pod Save America” during the first-of-its-kind reunion, expected to draw thousands Thursday through Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘A role model for many Americans’: politicians mourn Dianne Feinstein

Joe Biden salutes ‘a pioneering American’ as Hillary Clinton says ‘I’ll miss her greatly as a friend and colleague’

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Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One

The built-in stairs lead to the belly of the plane. They're less photogenic than the tall, outdoor steps. But the sturdier stairs pose less of a health and political risk to the 80-year-old president.

Salon

Here's why Ron DeSantis is already toast

No Republican can beat Trump, because no one else can command his coalition of damaged, discarded, marginal people

WEKU

Biden says his own age doesn't register with him as he seeks second term

Biden is 80 years old, and would be 86 by the end of a second term. While many voters see his age as cause for concern, a campaign strategist says there are upsides to his decades of experience.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Johnson did it: Flawless execution of ‘smart typical playbook in Chicago politics’ won mayoral race

Johnson won 29 of 50 wards, including a clean sweep of majority African-American wards. He won six Hispanic majority wards to Vallas’ nine. Johnson sealed the deal along the progressive-minded north lakefront and the hipster Milwaukee Avenue corridor.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot’s knee-jerk firing of city’s labor negotiator was a needless flex

No matter how much the comments by the city’s longtime chief labor negotiator’s stung, Lightfoot’s response in giving him the pink slip was petty and emblematic as to why the thin-skinned mayor wasn’t reelected.

Chicago Sun-Times

What Vallas, Johnson need to do to win the first mayoral runoff debate

On the eve of the first debate of the mayoral runoff election, the Chicago Sun-Times asked several prominent political strategists and seasoned debate coaches to offer their advice to the two candidates.

Chicago Sun-Times

Runoff routes: Vallas and Johnson to map different roads to the mayor’s office

The newly chosen combatants in Round Two of the mayoral sweepstakes are off and running. And with 34.1% of the vote in Round One, Paul Vallas is clearly the front-runner. Experts say Brandon Johnson must reunite progressives and make better inroads with Black voters to beat him,

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot is out, Vallas and Johnson are in — the April runoff

Mayor Lori Lightfoot finished third in Tuesday’s election with 16.89% of the vote, behind former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas at 33.95% and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson with 20.32%.

The Independent UK

Carter: Still a model for candidates asking 'Why not me?'

As 2024's campaign season begins, politicians are looking in the mirror and deciding whether they see an American president staring back

Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson’s momentum could land him in April 4 runoff with Vallas, analyst says

David Axelrod has helped to elect mayors, senators and the nation’s first Black president. While not ready to “write the epitaph” of incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot, he said: “She definitely has a very, very steep uphill climb.”

The Independent UK

Blinken: 2 years into Biden term, US 'in a better place'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that two years into President Joe Biden’s administration, the United States is “in a better place in the world” and better positioned to address global issues including climate change, COVID-19 and dangerous opioids

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