President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,600 people who played significant roles in matters involving him personally across his two terms, including dozens who worked to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Presidents always flex pardon power, so what makes these so unusual? We hear from a constitutional law expert who says part of the answer lies in the man in charge of the review process.  For more: Trump’s pardons aren’t just political; more importantly, they’re transactional  ---  Guest: Kim Wehle, former Assistant US Attorney  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Nov 16, 2025

Chicago remains on edge as immigration enforcement operations in recent weeks have sparked tense standoffs and legal questions over federal agents’ use of force. However, local resistance groups have taken it upon themselves to (loudly) alert neighbors of ICE’s presence. We hear from some of them and then look at the controversial Border Patrol official in charge of ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ and where he might be heading next. For more: ‘There is no sanctuary here’: Meet the Border Patrol chief ...Show morein charge of Trump’s Chicago crackdown  ---  Guests: Loretta Capeheart, Héctor Reyes, Laura Tober, & Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Nov 12, 2025

Ever since Tucker Carlson interviewed White nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, Republicans have been at odds over how to deal with what some see as a growing embrace of hateful voices like Fuentes’ within the party. But experts say voices like his might hold too much sway with young, disaffected Republicans to easily remove from the picture.  For more: Fierce backlash within GOP after Tucker Carlson gives White nationalist Nick Fuentes a platform  The world according to Candace Owens  ---  Guest: Will Sommer, Senior Reporter, The Bulwark  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Nov 9, 2025

Oz Pearlman insists he reads people, not minds - and don't call him a magician. But as corporate titans, celebrities, and pro sports teams continue to pay him tens of thousands of dollars to reveal intimate personal details for parties and team-building events, he thinks the average person can use his skills to get ahead in business and life. David goes one-on-one with one of the internet’s favorite mentalists - and walks away with his heart racing.  Oz’s book is “Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success From the World’s Greatest Mentalist.”  ---  Guest: Oz Pearlman   Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Technical Director: Dan Dzula

Nov 5, 2025

President Donald Trump made big gains with Latino voters across the country last fall. But two key governors' races on Tuesday could tell us whether that rightward shift will actually stick. We hear from voices across New Jersey about whether major issues like immigration enforcement are impacting their vote.  Guests: Kennith Gonzalez, New Jersey Republican State Committee & Hector Lora, Passaic Mayor  ---  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Arlette Saenz, Jeff Simon, Liz Turrell

Nov 2, 2025

Nearly 42 million Americans could lose critical food assistance this week because of the ongoing government shutdown. But it’s far from the only real-world impact people are starting to feel. So why are both sides of the aisle still refusing to budge? We hear what it might take to end the stalemate and why one SNAP recipient feels like a political pawn as she tries to put food on the table for her family.  Guest: Aaron Blake, CNN Senior Reporter  ---  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Tami Luhby

Oct 29, 2025

Since the pandemic, the US economy has been resilient – but a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation have some experts concerned. We hear from two job seekers about their struggles and look at whether certain ‘recession indicators’ are actually worth worrying about.  Guests: Elie Bryan, Amy Suman, & Diane Swonk, KPMG Chief Economist  ---  Host/Producer: David Rind  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Alicia Wallace

Oct 26, 2025

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video of himself wearing a crown and flying a fighter jet dumping what appears to be waste on peaceful protestors. While experts say this kind of online trolling is not out of the norm for some politicians in 2025, the continued coarsening of political dialogue could have profound consequences for all Americans. Guests: Steve Heimler & Nicole Hemmer, Associate Professor of History, Vanderbilt University  ---  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Oct 22, 2025

President Donald Trump publicly admitted he has authorized he authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela to crack down on flows of illegal drugs and migrants to the US. It comes as Trump continues to authorize deadly strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. But is this really about drugs – or regime change?  Guests: Natasha Bertrand, CNN Correspondent & Steven Dudley, co-director, InSight Crime  ---  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Dan Bloom

Oct 19, 2025

President Donald Trump hailed the “historic dawn of a new Middle East” after Hamas freed all living hostages from Gaza and Israel released Palestinian prisoners as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal. But while many have commended his peace efforts, critics say it’s unlikely he will take the same approach with his domestic moves. We break down what might be coming next and whether he has a chance at winning the Nobel Peace Prize next year. Guest: Stephen Collinson, CNN Politics Senior Reporter  ---  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Oct 15, 2025