The California State Assembly votes on allowing voters to decide whether to adopt new congressional districts in a move that they say will offset a Texas bill giving Republicans the likelihood of picking up five new seats. California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is asked whether she would continue this partisan redistricting if elected. Plus, the panel discusses South Park’s latest episode and Cracker Barrel’s new logo.

Aug 22, 2025

As the Texas State House prepares to vote on a bill that would eliminate five Democratic districts, California prepares to retaliate. The panel discusses that fight--and new comments from former president Barack Obama. Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett, who could face a primary challenge based on the new maps, speaks with CNN. And Republican political commentator Shermichael Singleton offers a message to President Trump about America's museums and the legacy of slavery.

Aug 21, 2025

The panel reacts to the White House's announcement that "accommodations" are "under way" for a direct meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine. Former CIA Director Leon Panetta discusses how the relationship between Trump and Putin could impact the chances for a peace deal. Plus, CNN speaks with a Texas state representative about her ongoing, marathon protest against Republicans' effort to redraw the state's congressional districts.

Aug 20, 2025

Special coverage of President Trump’s summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House. An expert panel featuring John Bolton, Jill Dougherty, David Chalian, Jeff Zeleny and others weigh in on what’s at stake for the US and its allies. Plus, Ambassador Richard Haas discusses what a peace deal might look like and what motivates Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Aug 19, 2025

The panel reacts to the California governor's plan to redistrict the state to Democrats' advantage. Kasie Hunt asks Congressman Robert Garcia of California what he thinks. Plus, the panel discusses tomorrow's Trump-Putin summit, the ongoing National Guard deployment in DC, and the NYC mayoral race.

Aug 15, 2025

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the National Guard's presence in Washington, DC, and the mayor's response to the federalization of her city. Admiral James Stavridis weighs in on President Trump's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin. Plus, is art political? The panel discusses following the president's unveiling of the new Kennedy Center honorees.

Aug 14, 2025

Kasie Hunt talks to the DC Attorney General about President Trump's federalization of Washington DC and the level of crime in the city. The panel weighs in. Plus, could new inflation data open the door to an interest rate cut next month? Kasie and the panel discuss.

Aug 13, 2025

The panel talks to Kasie Hunt about the president's plan to take over Washington DC police and deploy 800 National Guard troops to the city. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Representative Jamie Raskin weigh in. Plus, the panel looks ahead to Trump's meeting with President Putin this Friday.

Aug 12, 2025

The panel talks to Kasie Hunt about Israel's plan to take over Gaza City. President Trump fields questions about Russia as he hosts the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House. Plus, the panel discusses the Texas redistricting effort after its House failed again to reach quorum.

Aug 9, 2025

The panel talks to Kasie Hunt about the markets' response to President Trump's new tariffs and his nomination of Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board. Rahm Emanuel reacts to Trump's latest comments about his potential upcoming meeting with President Putin. Plus, new details emerge about the meeting held by top White House officials about the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Aug 8, 2025