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Tuesday: Folks thank federal workers in Washington, D.C., New Yorkers stand in support of Ukraine, and the sanctity of our national parks is celebrated…
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Evening Roundup: 3/3
Featuring: Jen Rubin & Tim Mak; Meredith Blake; Jen Rubin & Dr. Susan Crawford; Austin Sarat; Paul Eaton; Talking Feds; David Bernell & Thomas Graham of…
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Where in the World is Tim Mak? Jen and Tim talk Ukraine, China, and Taiwan
For today’s feature of Where in the World is Tim Mak?
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Jennifer Rubin
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Tim Mak
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"Anyone Unhappy With Elon?"
The Administration and congressional republicans continued to wreak havoc with the federal workforce, international relations, limited executive power…
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Harry Litman
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56:12
At the Oscars, scant mention of Trump—but plenty of underlying politics
Host Conan O'Brien kept things silly, but filmmakers found ways to make bold statements
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Meredith Blake
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Why President Trump Targeting a Major Law Firm Matters for All Americans
Zeroing in on Covington & Burling law firm is an attempt at using what Alexander Hamilton might refer to as "Formidable Instruments of Tyranny"
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Austin Sarat
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DOGE's cuts are harming veterans
That's not efficient. It's cruel, it's wrong, and it's unAmerican.
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As goes Germany, so goes the Western world?
Since 2010, elections all over Europe have brought far-right parties to power, including in Hungary, Poland, and Italy.
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Defending Democracy
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Judge Susan Crawford and Jen Rubin discuss the critical Wisconsin Supreme Court race
On April 1st, Wisconsin residents will vote in a critical judicial election to fill an empty seat on the State Supreme Court.
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Jennifer Rubin
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Judge Susan Crawford
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Coffee with The Contrarians 03/03
A recording from Harry Litman and Jennifer Rubin's Coffee with The Contrarians
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Jennifer Rubin
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Harry Litman
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15:03
Tom Malinowski and Jen Rubin discuss the shameful outburst between Zelensky and Trump
Former Representative Tom Malinowski and Jen Rubin discuss the shameful outburst between Trump and President Zelensky that took place in the Oval Office…
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Jennifer Rubin
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Tom Malinowski
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11:55
It’s not Dickens—it’s the MAGA agenda
Taking food from children; healthcare from the infirmed
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Jennifer Rubin
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The Oval Outrage—and The Contrarian Counter
Publisher's Roundup, 7
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Norman Eisen
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February 2025

Evening Roundup: February 28
Featuring: Jen Rubin with Ilan Goldenberg; Brian O'Neill; Eric Blanc; Sherrilyn Ifill; Julie Zebrak; Jen Rubin with Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand; Jamie…
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Gougères
For an Oscar moment and to celebrate the arts
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Jamie Schler
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A confrontation in the Oval Office and a fractured wartime alliance
After Trump and Vance berated Zelensky for perceived slights, America's shifting priorities become stark.
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Contrarian Pet of the Week
Meet Mo!
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Ellie Kurlander
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Jen Rubin on the future of the U.S. military
Yesterday, five former defense secretaries released an open letter calling the dismissals of senior military leaders as “reckless” and urged Congress…
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Jennifer Rubin
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Trump and Vance berate Zelensky
*Special Alert from The Contrarian*
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Ilan Goldenberg
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Jennifer Rubin
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7:00
The Democracy Index
February 28, 2025
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Joyce Vance
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When Lawyers Stand Up
By Sherrilyn Ifill
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How we stop Elon Musk
Americans will not stand idly by as billionaires break the law to destroy our vital services.
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Eric Blanc
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Morning Roundup: February 28
Featuring our Undaunted Figure of the Week and an Interview between Jen Rubin and Ben Wikler
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Ben Wikler and Jen Rubin in conversation
Learn Why Wisconsin is the "Fulcrum of the United States," and Why Ben Wikler is so Adamant about his Pick for the April 1 Vote for the State's Supreme…
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Jennifer Rubin
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Ben Wikler
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