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 Defending Democracy; and more!

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Where in the World is Tim Mak? Jen and Tim talk Ukraine, China, and Taiwan

Jennifer Rubin and Tim Mak

Mar 3

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? Jen and Tim, reporting from Taipei discuss Trump’s eagerness to exploit allies for autocrats' gain and what Taiwan is learning from the war in Ukraine. (VIDEO INTERVIEW)

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At the Oscars, scant mention of Trump—but plenty of underlying politics

Meredith Blake

Mar 3

At the Oscars, scant mention of Trump—but plenty of underlying politics

If you were an alien who landed on Planet Earth Sunday, scored an invitation to the Oscars, and sat through a ceremony that ran for three hours and 45 minutes, you’d probably emerge with no idea who was president—much less how anyone in the room felt about him.

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Why President Trump Targeting a Major Law Firm Matters for All Americans

Austin Sarat

Mar 3

Why President Trump Targeting a Major Law Firm Matters for All Americans

On February 25, President Trump used his executive power to target a major American law firm, Covington & Burling. He signed an executive order directing “the Attorney General and heads of agencies to take such actions as are necessary to terminate any engagement...

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Judge Susan Crawford and Jen Rubin discuss the critical Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Jennifer Rubin and Judge Susan Crawford

Mar 3

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. As of last week, Republicans have spent or reserved $13.9 million of television advertising time, including $2.5 million... (VIDEO)

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DOGE's cuts are harming veterans

Mar 3

That's not efficient. It's cruel, it's wrong, and it's unAmerican.

By Paul Eaton

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As goes Germany, so goes the Western world?

Defending Democracy

Mar 3

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.

By David Bernell and Thomas Graham

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Talking Feds

"Anyone Unhappy With Elon?"

The Contrarian and Harry Litman

Mar 3

The Administration and congressional republicans continued to wreak havoc with the federal workforce, international relations, limited executive power, and the constitution, not necessarily in that order. Tara Setmayer, Bob Shrum, and Jacob Weisberg join Harry... (AUDIO)

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Please don’t forget to tune in with us tomorrow, for a look at the real state of our union.

Barbara Lathroum

11h

Trump is an admitted traitor. Why can’t he be arrested? He betrayed the country AND he is guilty of treason.

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Paul H Love

12h

Everything is after the fact. Why can't you send lawyers to court with the inkling that Musk and his merry band of computer thugs are looking at a department or government service to disrupt. Be proactive before the fact? Beat them with protections from courts.

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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 Defending Democracy; and more!

Where in the World is Tim Mak? Jen and Tim talk Ukraine, China, and Taiwan

At the Oscars, scant mention of Trump—but plenty of underlying politics

Why President Trump Targeting a Major Law Firm Matters for All Americans

Judge Susan Crawford and Jen Rubin discuss the critical Wisconsin Supreme Court race

DOGE's cuts are harming veterans

As goes Germany, so goes the Western world?

"Anyone Unhappy With Elon?"

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