The two updated us on recent court cases they’ve partnered on, the protests at East Potomac golf course, and Skye’s new book: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times, which Hilary Clinton called, “A manual for people who are tired of wringing their hands and are ready to roll up their sleeves.”

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They talked about the bigger meaning of Friday’s March on Washington, the importance of mobilizing Black voters ahead of the midterms, and why the battle for economic and racial justice are intertwined.

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Norm and Juan reflected on the iconic Dolly Parton’s life and legacy. Then, the two revealed how the pending merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. will have real life implications, not just in media and politics, but on the lives of ordinary citizens. They also gave us a sneak preview of the March on Washington, taking place this Friday, August 28th.

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But, after her poor performance during a debate against Republican runoff challenger Rep. Ralph Norman, this Republican stronghold now sits on shaky ground, leaving an opening for Democrats.

Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democrat in the race, believes that South Carolinians deserve better than MAGA know-nothings and Republican extremists. Andrews’ background in pediatric medicine guides her views on freedom, gun violence, and healthcare affordability.

First, Norm gave us an update on legal cases made possible by all you Contrarians! Then, Norm and Adam discussed Trump’s lavish vanity projects, checked in on Todd Blanche, and wondered what is up with the Natalie Harp situation.

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In an upset last night, democratic socialist candidate Angie Nixon won the nomination for Florida’s Senate seat, beating out Alex Vindman with more than 56% of the vote, Nixon’s win underscores the power of organizing.

Nixon talked about how she’s preparing for her general election fight against incumbent Ashley Moody, the importance of Medicare for All, and about Cafe Resistance: her thriving bookstore, cafe, and community hub.

That wasn’t the only big news out of Florida last night. Former Representative David Jolly [17:48] won the state’s gubernatorial primary and will be running against Trump toady Byron Daniels in the fall.

Jolly is a capitalist and a former Republican who now calls himself a proud Democrat, not a reluctant one.

We talked about his vision for defusing the culture wars in Florida and his agenda for championing affordability and the middle class.

They talked about how ICE’s human rights abuses continue to escalate with recent deaths at the Delaney Detention Center in New Jersey, and how Todd Blanche is already a rubber stamp for Trump mere weeks into the job.

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And no, there’s not any roadkill involved.

Contrarian Senior Editor Tim Dickinson, Culture Columnist Meredith Blake, and Editor Meghan Houser discuss RFK’s foray into food media and what it tells us about the current administration’s food policy, Trump’s fascination with media coverage, and what the deal is with seed oils.

Jared sat down with Devesh Kodnani, an economist working on his PhD at MIT, where he also works with the Institute for Work and Employment Research. He focuses on how to make jobs good and work better for people.

This week, they answered all your questions on progressive economic policy, the July jobs report, and whether Trump’s tariff refunds will impact American consumers.

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She’s up against Republican incumbent Jeff Crank, who, Killin argues, is more interested in serving Trump than his constituents. She and Contrarian Senior Editor Tim Dickinson talked about her priorities for the district, which has never elected a Democrat, and why she thinks she can flip the seat.

Stacey Young and Contrarian Senior Editor Tim Dickinson talked about how the DOJ’s institutional independence is now failing. Young served a long career as an attorney at the Department of Justice, and founded Justice Connection to support DOJ staff who have been forced out of their jobs by the Trump administration or remain under assault inside DOJ.

She highlighted that Todd Blanche’s personal loyalty to Trump makes him utterly unqualified to represent the United States.

Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Contrarian senior editor Tim Dickinson talked about the Administration’s mishandling of these two issues and the broader implications of Blanche’s nomination for the justice system. They also talked about the wildfires raging in the West, the threat climate change poses to the environment, and the economy.

And, April Ryan talked with Ashley Etienne [09:39] on The Tea about her recent op-ed on how the Black vote powers Democrats but how those voters don’t receive much in return.

Senator Rosen also shared her recent legislative moves to demand FEMA assistance for wildfire prevention, highlight the Iran war’s costs for Nevadans, oppose presidential pardons for Ghislaine Maxwell, and fight for strengthened DACA protections.

They answered questions on private healthcare markets, what factors are driving up the cost of your groceries, and what Trump’s economic harms look like as real numbers.

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They talked about Trump walking back his threat to subpoena the Times, how Georgia is raising the stakes for the midterms, and unpacked how Black Americans constantly struggle against political oppression and racially-targeted violence.

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Regime Change is an inside look at Trump’s second term, his willingness to use power unlike any other president in American history, and how four years out of office built up his desire to surround himself with loyal supporters who would allow him to smash norms and wield that power.

Juan is the head of LULAC, the nation’s oldest and most important Hispanic civil rights organization. We got on-the-ground ICE updates from Maine and Texas, upcoming elections in Arizona and how DOGE failed us yet again with its cuts in food safety regulation and the spread of cyclospora.

He’s out with his second book, The Day After, How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World, which looks at the GOP’s effective way of abusing power and the Democrats’ opportunity to actually step up and fight back to protect democracy. Norm and Brian also react to Blanche and Clayton’s tense congressional hearings on Wednesday, and they push back against Trump’s latest false election interference claims.