Left Turn Ahead

We discuss the latest endorsements and state of the Democratic primary two weeks before the Iowa caucus (1:57), Pete Buttigieg's continued struggle with African-American voters (18:22), Donald Trump's impending impeachment trial (38:40), and more.

Six Democratic candidates for President take the stage for the last time before the Iowa caucus. We break down how the candidates performed, the Sanders and Warren squabble, and how the debate might affect primary voting—which is less than a month away!

We discuss the role big money has played in the Democratic primary lately (3:16), Bernie Sanders recently drawing Trump's attention (11:33), Julian Castro's endorsement of Elizabeth Warren (19:26), and other headlines (23:30).

Happy New Year! We discuss the death of Iran's Soleimani and the global fallout (3:16), the state of the Democratic presidential primary (23:50), and a few New Year resolutions (32:22).

It's our last episode of 2019! We break down the latest Democratic presidential debate (2:21), discuss the dynamics of health care in this primary (16:57), Molly gives us an irony-filled explainer of the Iowa caucus and its history (35:02), and we close with other headlines (53:38).

We discuss the recent UK elections and any lessons we should learn (6:52), which Democratic candidates are splitting votes (20:54), Holiday Grab Bag: our Vice President picks for a few candidates (39:15), and other headlines (46:06).

We discuss Kamala Harris dropping out of the presidential race (2:24), Cory Booker and Julian Castro challenging the DNC's primary system (14:32), tensions building between Warren and Buttigieg in Iowa (35:17), and other headlines (42:40).

We discuss if Medicare For All is a liability for Democrats (2:53), new attacks on women's reproductive and health rights (15:08), how Pete Buttigieg is courting baby boomers (29:35), November Power Rankings (41:38), and other headlines (50:34).

We discuss the bombshell impeachment testimony from Gordon Sondland and Fiona Hill (2:58), Trump meeting with Republican Senators ahead of a possible trial (15:37), 2016 polling mistakes to watch for in 2020 (26:29), and other headlines (37:55).

The candidates tackle Trump's impeachment, health care, climate change, paid family leave, and more. We discuss Buttigieg not getting targeted despite his recent momentum, Klobuchar and Booker landing one-liners, how the candidates fared, and if there was even a clear winner.

We discuss Pete Buttigieg's rise in Iowa (2:43), Deval Patrick entering the presidential race (12:20), problems with the current primary system (25:02), President Obama's comments on the Democratic race (37:14), and other headlines (45:40).

We discuss Democrats' big wins in the Kentucky and Virginia elections (2:24), Michael Bloomberg possibly entering the Democratic race for President (16:31), and other headlines on Alabama, impeachment, and an Elizabeth Warren endorsement (29:32).

We discuss Beto O'Rourke's exit from the Democratic presidential primary (3:27), Bernie Sanders bouncing back with a good New Hampshire poll (19:30), Elizabeth Warren's plan to pay for Medicare For All and the implications of universal health care (27:12), October Power Rankings (48:02), and other headlines (52:03).

We discuss the size of the Democratic presidential primary with Iowa just months away (2:21), Joe Biden's decision to now accept super PAC money (14:49), Bill Taylor's damning impeachment testimony against Trump (26:18), and other headlines (31:01).

We discuss the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings (4:27), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement of Bernie Sanders for President (13:33), how Elizabeth Warren would pay for Medicare For All (29:35), and other headlines (42:05).

Twelve candidates take the stage for the fourth Democratic presidential debate. Warren gets the frontrunner treatment, Sanders defends Medicare For All, Buttigieg and Klobuchar stay aggressive, and the moderators ask a ridiculous final question.

We discuss the key takeaways from the recent Equality Town Hall (2:11), the upcoming Democratic presidential debate (27:07), one candidate possibly considering Andrew Gillum as a VP pick (33:05), and other headlines (40:54).

We discuss Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren winning the fundraising game (1:55), the latest on impeaching Donald Trump (14:27), the extent of corruption in Trump's White House (25:16), and September Power Rankings (36:30). We talk to students from the University of Iowa Democrats about the Iowa caucuses and their thoughts on the presidential race (50:30).

We discuss the latest on impeachment steps against Trump (1:33), the risks and rewards of impeachment (21:02), how Democratic presidential campaigns are responding (25:44), and other big headlines (42:00).

We break down everything about Nancy Pelosi's announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump. We discuss how we got to this point, the breakneck rate of increasing support for impeachment, what Pelosi's announcement means, and how this affects the Democratic race for President.