S2 Ep20: JD Vance Is a Moron When It Comes to India-Pakistan
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.
12/5/2025
10:20
S2 Ep19: Matt Yglesias: Stop Being Scared of Voters
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.
11/5/2025
35:59
S2 Ep18: Trump’s Power Grab Is The Real Danger To America (w/ Sen. Angus King)
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.
04/5/2025
28:02
S2 Ep17: Reclaiming Patriotism from Trump’s America (with Ted Johnson)
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 renewed commitment to American ideals before it's too late to fix the damage.
27/4/2025
39:38
S2 Ep16: Troops Against Americans? Is This Trump’s Next Terrifying Move?
Trump is openly challenging America's constitutional order. John Avlon and Michael Waldman dive deep into Trump's alarming defiance of court rulings, threats to civil liberties, and potential abuse of emergency powers. Is American democracy at a breaking point?
Politicians, pundits, and the media spend a lot of time talking about the problems our country faces but not enough time on how to solve them. Each week, John Avlon and his guests hash out sensible and attainable solutions for some of the most vexing issues confronting our democracy—solutions that will likely emerge from the political center.
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