This week, the mental gymnastics rational Republicans undertake in defending President Trump’s conduct with Ukraine. Plus, why recent polling in swing states shows Trump is in a better position for reelection than a lot of people think.
Ep. 42 Is a Recession Coming? (with Neil Irwin)
The U.S. economy is entering the longest expansion in U.S. history. But, it could be getting long in the tooth. The economic turmoil and relentless uncertainty of Trump’s mercurial trade policies are making businesses more reluctant to expand. The New York Times’ Neil Irwin joins us to talk about whether this all adds up to a recession on the horizon. … Read More
Ep. 41 The Politics Of Epstein Conspiracy Theories
Jeffrey Epstein has long been a political hot potato. His relationships with powerful political figures, including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, has long fed partisan conspiracy theories. Both sides are certain the other was mixed up in his crimes. Epstein’s death this weekend had the fringes of the right convinced that the Clinton’s were behind it. To a lesser extent … Read More
Ep. 40 Trump’s Trade War With China Heats Up
In this week’s Axis of Reason, what the shootings in El Paso and Dayton say about our current political moment. Trump readies new tariffs on China and labels Beijing a currency manipulator. We discuss what it means and where this all is headed.
Ep. 26 Mueller Eve
What to expect on the eve of the Mueller report. Bernie Sanders and the Democratic field. And, how Trump keeps his supporters with him by “owning the libs.”
Ep. 25 The Oranges of the Investigation
The Mueller report is done and now President Donald Trump is calling for an investigation of the “oranges” (aka origins) of the investigation. We debate whether he has a point.