What is Happening Inside Higher Education?
This morning I had a chance to chat with Princeton history professor Julian Eliezer about the issues Tyler Austin Harper raised about race on the faculties of small liberal arts colleges
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In Dolly We Trust
Dolly Parton was non-partisan, but a powerful political figure all the same
Trump’s Most Special Assistant
When Democrat Jon Ossoff took a swipe at Natalie Harp, Republicans behaved as though those around the President have not been pulling their hair out over the President’s special friend
Don't Let the Door Hitch'a On The Way Out
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt steps back to spend more time with her family (and less time with Donald Trump)
Why Does America Feel So Different?
A conversation about the upcoming midterms and our changing political culture with podcaster Star Price
Max Miller Is Everyone's Problem Now
The Congressman running for re-election in Ohio-07 could be the fuse that blows up key races in that state
Violence Against Women? It's in the GOP's DNA
Emily Moreno has accused ex-husband and Ohio Congressman Max Miller of abusing her and their child. There is plenty of evidence that this is who he has always been, yet Republican leaders are silent
True Grit and Public Service
Ryan McLaren's commitment to his state did not waver after a catastrophic skiing accident.. Now, he wants to be Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
Are Political Consultants Whores?
This almost unregulated class of professionals shape the ugly campaigns that warp our political culture--and they always win, even when the candidate doesn't
Donald Trump’s Incredible Shrinking Majority
Neil and Claire discuss how the death of South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization creates potential Republican paralysis on Capitol Hill
Hotter Than July
Here's a quick catch-up: what happened to me last week, how the summer reading challenge is going, and a few short news takes--plus a poll!
Can Maine Democrats Beat Susan Collins?
Substacker Amy Fried says yes, as she joins Claire to dig more deeply into how Maine Democrats ended up with Graham Platner, whether he was as popular as he seemed, and where Collins is vulnerable
As Maine Goes
Claire and Neil discuss Graham Platner’s exit from the Maine Senate Race—what we got right, what we got wrong, and why Heather Cox Richardson won't take Platner's place