The Bill Press Pod
Deep dives into the crucial issues and emergencies facing America with the people trying to solve them.
Episodes
ICE Retreats. Trump’s Very Bad Week. Bondi’s Hissy Fit. Democrats Fight Back. DHS Shutdown. EPA Neutered. All The President’s Prizes. 3 Polls: Biden Better than Trump. Gallup Leaves a Vacuum. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ Roll Call, Hunter Walker, Investigative Reporter for Talking Points Memo and Linda Feldmann, DC Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor.
In this episode, Bill reconnects with Ari Berman, National Voting Rights Correspondent for Mother Jones, to discuss potential threats to the fairness and legality of upcoming elections. Berman emphasizes concerns about former President Trump’s potential interference and outlines how the federal government’s recent actions, such as demanding state voter rolls, could suppress voter turnout. The discussion highlights fears of...
Trump’s 2020 Delusion. GOP Pushing “SAVE Act.” Trump: “Nationalize” Elections. ICE Stays in Minneapolis. Support for ICE Crashes. Trump’s Bad, Very Bad Polls. Clintons to Testify. Bezos Fails Washington Post. With Shirish Date, senior White House correspondent at HuffPost, Allan Smith, Politics Reporter at NBC News and Mia McCarthy, covering Congress for Politico.
In this episode Bill discusses the pressing issue of affordability in the United States with Andrew Bates and Terry Holt, both advisors to The Cost Coalition. Bates(D) is a former Biden Senior Deputy Press Secretary and Holt (R) is a former spokesperson for Former Speaker John Beohner and George W. Bush. They explore how rising costs are affecting Americans across the board, from daily groceries to long-term inve...
ICE Pullback? Noem in Trouble. Stephen Miller Secure. The Power of Protests. Shutdown Unlikely. FBI 2020 Votes Raid. Tulsi Gabbard on Scene(Why?) Trumps Very, Very Bad Polls. Cabinet Suck-ups. Melania Movie Bombing. With Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief of The National Journal, Emily Goodin, White House Correspondent for The New York Post and John Bennett, White House Correspondent for CQ-Roll Call.
In this episode Bill talks with Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation, to discuss the rapid erosion of legal norms and accountability under the Trump administration. They analyze the extrajudicial killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, emphasizing the lack of due process and the administration's misinformation. Elie critiques Merrick Garland's inaction and explores the complexities of holding law enforcement a...
Trump 2.0 Year One. Greenland TACO. Focus on Minnesota. The Politics of ICE. Shutdown Unlikely. Trump’s Very Bad Polls. Current Midterm Vibes. Jack Smith Testifies. Clintons Will Not. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call, Katherine Tully-McManus, Congressional Reporter at Politico, Ledge King, Managing Editor of National Journal Daily and Kirk Bado, Editor of The National Journal Hotline.
In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill speaks with Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis about their new book, Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department. They discuss the transformation of the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Trump administration, highlighting how it shifted focus to serve Trump's political and personal agendas. The conversation covers significant actions taken by the DO...
Minneapolis vs ICE. Insurrection Act Coming? “Wine Moms” Protesting. Trump’s Threats to Greenland/NATO. Clintons in Contempt? With Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter for NOTUS, Arthur Delaney, Senior Reporter at HuffPost and Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent at 19th News.
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In this episode, Bill talks with Joe Cirincione, an expert on global security. And the unofficial foreign policy guru of The Bill Press Pod. He and Bill discuss the situations in Venezuela, Greenland, Cuba, Iran, Ukraine, Gaza and Minnesota. Cirincione discusses the challenges faced in global security caused by Trump and provides insights into how good policy can shape a safer world. Which is not what’s happen...
The Killing of Renee Good. Is There Accountability? Trump More Unconstrained. Some GOP Backlash. Venezuela: Keep the Oil. New Spheres of Influence. Is Greenland Next? ACA Subsidies Pass the House. Impeachment Coming? With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, Philip Bump, MS-Now Columnist and Contributor and author of the How to Read This Chart Newslet...
In this episode Bill reconnects with Faiz Shakir to discuss the situation in Venezuela and its potential political impact on the U.S. They critique the law-of-the-jungle approach and its consequences for international stability and U.S. foreign policy. They then shift to the political landscape leading up to the 2026 midterms, analyzing the implications of the Trump administration's actions and the Democrats' chances ...
In this episode historian Doug Brinkley discusses the unprecedented ways in which Donald Trump has pushed the boundaries of presidential power. Brinkley compares Trump's actions to historic moments, such as FDR's attempts to pack the Supreme Court and Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War, but notes that Trump's use of executive orders and his ability to intimidate fellow Republicans is unparalleled. The episode covers...
In this episode of The Bill Press Pod taken from of Bill’s live event, 'Talk of the Hill,' Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times and Susan Glasser who writes the online column "Letter from Trump's Washington" in The New Yorker, where she is a staff writer. They discuss their experiences and insights into modern journalism, particularly during the Trump presidency. The discussion delves in...
In this episode, Bill talks with John Fugelsang about his new book, Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. The discussion focuses on what it really means to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and critiques the hypocrisy of the religious right. Fugelsang argues that fundamentalists have hijacked Christianity, using...
In this episode, Bill discusses the challenges faced by the media during Donald Trump's second term with Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief of CQ-Roll Call, Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief of The National Journal and Sudeep Reddy formerly a Managing Editor at Politico and now Washington Bureau Chief for MS-Now, the renamed MSNBC. The discussion covers the unprecedented actions taken by Trump, including pardoning January 6th part...
Trump Unraveling? Too Many Deportations? “Affordability” Sticking. Trump’s Speeches. Why Did Susie Wiles Talk? MTG’s Strategy. Congress’ Very Bad Year. Dem’s 2026 Senate Chances. With Kirk Bado, Editor, National Journal Hotline, Jennifer Bendery, Reporter for HuffPost covering Congress, Trump and authoritarianism, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor at The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Sam Brodey, Natio...
In this episode Bill interviews Dr. John Gartner, a former Johns Hopkins professor and founder of Duty to Warn. In his return to the Bill Press Pod, Dr. Gartner provides an in-depth analysis of President Donald Trump’s cognitive health, asserting that Trump exhibits signs of severe cognitive decline and personality disorders such as malignant narcissism. He discusses specific instances that showcase Trump’s deteriorating m...
Trump's Power fading: Indiana Fail. Trump Lame Duck? Senate Healthcare Fail. Affordability Fail. James Indictment Fail. Judicial Guardrails Holding. Boat Strike Questions. War in Venezuela? With Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News, Arthur Delaney, Senior Reporter for HuffPost and Evan McMorris-Santoro, Reporter and co-author of the Daily Newsletter for NOTUS.
In this episode, Bill reconnects with Larry Sabato, Founder and Director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia. to discuss the 2026 midterm elections. Sabato shares his insights on why he believes Democrats have the edge going into the midterms, citing dissatisfaction with the current Republican control of the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court. They delve into the implications of redistri...
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