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Evening Roundup, February 10
Featuring Jennifer Rubin and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Richard Painter and Thomas Sullivan, Megan Armstrong, Brian O'Neill, Jared Bernstein and…
 • The Contrarian
Bad Bunny Embodies the American Dream
Ten years ago, he was bagging groceries. Now he's on top of the world.
 • Meredith Blake
Gov. Josh Shapiro on ICE, Israel, Fair Elections and more
Pennsylvania's Governor also discusses why he wrote his new book, Where We Keep the Light.
 • The Contrarian, Jennifer Rubin, and Josh Shapiro
17:51
U.S. Olympians Give Voice to American Realities
And the president of the United States hates it.
Let’s Do Lunch!
GDP as a helpful tool, the growing AI sector, and the economic woes of the younger generation
 • Jared Bernstein, Bobby Kogan, and The Contrarian
31:54
Connect the Rots
A cartoon by Nick Anderson
 • Nick Anderson
Gov. Josh Shapiro Won't Be Intimidated
Finding the light in a life of public service amidst a polarized world
 • The Contrarian, Jennifer Rubin, and Josh Shapiro
16:07
The United States Has Started Campaigning Abroad
Trump’s endorsements in foreign elections are turning U.S. alliances into personal bets with real strategic costs.
 • Brian O’Neill
The Frightening
A cartoon by Michael de Adder
 • Michael de Adder
Minnesota and the U.S. Constitution
There is no insurrection occurring in Minnesota. The state's response has been peaceful-- relying on the Constitution, the laws, and the courts
The Contrarian Covers the Democracy Movement
Tuesday: Super Bowl and Olympics ICE protests, and more.
 • The Contrarian
Words & Phrases
‘Accountability’ has to mean something
 • Jennifer Rubin
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