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The Back Room with Andy Ostroy

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Norm Ornstein on Trump, the Midterms, and the Critical Importance of Pursuing Accountability in a Democratic-Controlled Congress

Oct 26, 2026 • 35 minutes

Episode 563: Norm Ornstein on Trump, the Midterms, and the Critical Importance of Pursuing Accountability in a Democratic-Controlled Congress

Author, writer, podcaster, political scientist and emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute Norman Ornstein

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CA AG Rob Bonta on Trump, the Midterms, and the Efforts to Protect Democracy Before, On, and After Election Day

Oct 24, 2026 • 66 minutes

Episode 562: CA AG Rob Bonta on Trump, the Midterms, and the Efforts to Protect Democracy Before, On, and After Election Day

CA Attorney General Rob Bonta

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Alex Gibney on his Terrific New Film MUSK

Oct 22, 2026 • 33 minutes

Episode 561: Alex Gibney on his Terrific New Film MUSK

Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney

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MI Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist on Protecting the Midterms and his Campaign for Secretary of State

Oct 20, 2026 • 41 minutes

Episode 560: MI Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist on Protecting the Midterms and his Campaign for Secretary of State

Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist

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Frank Rich on his Latest New York Magazine Essay "Trump's Shameless Collaborators"

Oct 17, 2026 • 59 minutes

Episode 559: Frank Rich on his Latest New York Magazine Essay "Trump's Shameless Collaborators"

Journalist, author, New York magazine writer-at-large, and film and television producer Frank Rich

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Dana Bash on the Midterms and her Fascinating New Book "The Elections That Changed the World: Fifteen Pivotal Moments That Shaped How We Live"

Oct 15, 2026 • 30 minutes

Episode 558: Dana Bash on the Midterms and her Fascinating New Book "The Elections That Changed the World: Fifteen Pivotal Moments That Shaped How We Live"

CNN chief political correspondent, Inside Politics anchor, State of the Union co-anchor, and New York Times bestselling author Dana Bash

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Kerry Kennedy on her Terrific New Book About her Mother: "Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy"

Oct 13, 2026 • 42 minutes

Episode 557: Kerry Kennedy on her Terrific New Book About her Mother: "Ethel Kennedy: The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy"

Human rights lawyer, activist, and New York Times-bestselling author Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Ethel Skakel Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy

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