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Trump paid off Stormy Daniels to subvert democracy

Despite what Republicans would have you believe, its a big deal.Open in app or onlineTrump paid off Stormy Daniels to subvert democracyDespite what Republicans would have you believe, its a big deal.Aaron Rupar and Noah BerlatskyMar 22PreviewSaveStormy Daniels in April 2018.(Drew Angerer/Getty)By No

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Trump's looming indictment, explained by a legal expert

David Lurie answers the big questions heading into what could be a momentous week.Open in app or onlineTrump's looming indictment, explained by a legal expertDavid Lurie answers the big questions heading into what could be a momentous week.Aaron RuparMar 20PreviewSaveTrump boards his airplane en rou

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Brian Tyler Cohen on state of the GOP and interviewing Biden

Listen now (42 min) | "The primary on the Republican side is going to be a circus, and as such it will reward the biggest clown." Open in app or onlineMar 16Brian Tyler Cohen on state of the GOP and interviewing Biden"The primary on the Republican side is going to be a circus, and as such it will re

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Wisconsin conservatives reward a Trump coup plotter

Also: The trials and tribulations of Brian Kilmeade.Open in app or onlineWisconsin conservatives reward a Trump coup plotterAlso: The trials and tribulations of Brian Kilmeade.Aaron Rupar and Lisa NeedhamMar 15PreviewSaveJim Troupis testifies before the US Senate in December 2020.(Jim Lo Scalzo/AFP

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Why an indictment may actually boost Trump's campaign

Trump claims being indicted is likely to enhance his numbers.For once he's not lying.Open in app or onlineWhy an indictment may actually boost Trump's campaignTrump claims being indicted is likely to enhance his numbers.For once he's not lying.Thor Benson and Aaron RuparMar 13PreviewSaveIts a cult.(

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Tucker Carlson knows his viewers want to be lied to

Their feelings don't care about your facts.Open in app or onlineTucker Carlson knows his viewers want to be lied toTheir feelings don't care about your facts.Aaron Rupar and davidrlurieMar 10PreviewSaveTucker and Trump, pictured together 18 months after Carlson privately said he hates Trump passiona

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Marisa Kabas on George Santos's many scandals

Listen now (42 min) | A leading Santos chronicler goes deep on his rise, fall, and the political environment that made it all possible.Open in app or onlineMar 8Marisa Kabas on George Santos's many scandalsA leading Santos chronicler goes deep on his rise, fall, and the political environment that ma

2 weeks ago

DeSantis declares war on the free press

Also: Bizarre moments from Trump's CPAC speech.Open in app or onlineDeSantis declares war on the free pressAlso: Bizarre moments from Trump's CPAC speech.Aaron Rupar and Lisa NeedhamMar 6PreviewSaveA video still from a stream of an event DeSantis hosted last month entitled, Gov.DeSantis Fights Again

2 weeks ago

For Fox, "January 6 was the cost of doing business"

Matt Gertz on Rupert Murdoch's bombshell deposition.Open in app or onlineFor Fox, "January 6 was the cost of doing business"Matt Gertz on Rupert Murdoch's bombshell deposition.Aaron RuparMar 3PreviewSaveMurdoch and Trump embrace in May 2017.(Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty)The latest filing in Domi

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Check out the first episode of the Aaron Rupar Show

Listen now (40 min) | I talked to Ron Filipkowski about the GOP primary, why he's worried about a possible DeSantis vs.Biden matchup, how he finds so many viral clips, and more.Open in app or onlineMar 2Check out the first episode of the Aaron Rupar ShowI talked to Ron Filipkowski about the GOP prim

3 weeks ago

SCOTUS humors weak arguments against student debt relief

Also: Ian Millhiser on the broader state of the federal courts.Open in app or onlineSCOTUS humors weak arguments against student debt reliefAlso: Ian Millhiser on the broader state of the federal courts.Thor Benson, Lisa Needham, and Aaron RuparMar 1PreviewSaveElizabeth Warren speaks at a rally Tues

3 weeks ago

Democrats should call the GOP's East Palestine bluff

Republicans suddenly say they support regulations.Let's see it they mean it.Open in app or onlineDemocrats should call the GOP's East Palestine bluffRepublicans suddenly say they support regulations.Let's see it they mean it.Noah Berlatsky and Aaron RuparFeb 27PreviewSaveTrump hands out MAGA hats in

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A new front in the right's war on public education

A Catholic charter school is in the works and there's little reason to believe the courts will intervene.Open in app or onlineA new front in the right's war on public educationA Catholic charter school is in the works and there's little reason to believe the courts will intervene.Aaron Rupar and Lis

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Marjorie Taylor Greene's "national divorce" is white supremacy

It's another way of disenfranchising Black people.Open in app or onlineMarjorie Taylor Greene's "national divorce" is white supremacyIt's another way of disenfranchising Black people.Noah Berlatsky and Aaron RuparFeb 22PreviewSaveMarjorie Taylor Greene and Kevin McCarthy just before Bidens SOTU spee

1 month ago

The profound stakes of Putin's treachery

Russia's war on Ukraine is also a war on liberalism.Open in app or onlineThe profound stakes of Putin's treacheryRussia's war on Ukraine is also a war on liberalism.Aaron Rupar, Bradley S.NelsonFeb 20PreviewSaveA scene of destruction in Kharkiv earlier this year.(Spencer Platt/Getty Images)By Bradle

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Important lessons from Minnesota's new abortion rights law

Elections have consequences.Open in app or onlineImportant lessons from Minnesota's new abortion rights lawElections have consequences.Aaron Rupar and Lisa NeedhamFeb 17PreviewSaveSurrounded by DFL legislators, Gov.Tim Walz signs the Protecting Reproductive Options Act.(Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via

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Nikki Haley, like DeSantis, is afraid to confront Trump

Its a losing strategy.Open in app or onlineNikki Haley, like DeSantis, is afraid to confront TrumpIts a losing strategy.Aaron Rupar and Noah BerlatskyFeb 15PreviewSaveNikki Haley during her interview with Hannity last month.(Theo Wargo/Getty)By Noah BerlatskyFormer South Carolina governor and Trump

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Fox News's shameless lying for Rick Scott

They're turning the concept of "fact checking" upside down.Open in app or onlineFox News's shameless lying for Rick ScottThey're turning the concept of "fact checking" upside down.Aaron RuparFeb 13PreviewSaveFox News screengrabLast May, Rick Scott went on Fox News Sunday and, in footage that quickly

1 month ago

Bill Barr, Trump's legal enabler, needs to be investigated

For more than 30 years, the former AG subverted the Constitution to protect his bosses.Open in app or onlineBill Barr, Trump's legal enabler, needs to be investigatedFor more than 30 years, the former AG subverted the Constitution to protect his bosses.davidrlurieFeb 10SaveListenBarr during a Meet t

1 month ago

Dems rally behind Biden — and the political press weeps

Also: All the things McCarthy wouldn't applaud at SOTU.Open in app or onlineDems rally behind Biden and the political press weepsAlso: All the things McCarthy wouldn't applaud at SOTU.Aaron Rupar and Noah BerlatskyFeb 8PreviewSaveBiden delivers the State of the Union speech Tuesday.(Jacquelyn Marti

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How a Texas judge could disrupt access to medication abortion

Also: Examining some of the hot air surrounding Balloongate.Open in app or onlineHow a Texas judge could disrupt access to medication abortionAlso: Examining some of the hot air surrounding Balloongate.Aaron Rupar and Kelsey RhodesFeb 6PreviewSaveLiterature about medication abortions is seen at the

1 month ago

Parker Molloy on the mainstream media's anti-trans bias

Also: Republicans turn the House into a circus.Open in app or onlineParker Molloy on the mainstream media's anti-trans biasAlso: Republicans turn the House into a circus.Aaron Rupar and Noah BerlatskyFeb 3PreviewSaveRobert Alexander/GettyBy Noah BerlatskyLast month, Iowa Republican legislators intro

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