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How to be a Contrarian and Maintain Democracy with Ambassador Norman Eisen

Marissa talks with Norman Eisen about the pro-democracy independent media outlet he recently launched with former Washington Post columnist Jennifer…

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Election with Marc Polymeropoulos

Marissa’s guest is Marc Polymeropoulos, the highly decorated former intelligence service operative and host of the podcast “Above Average Intelligence.”…

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Beyond the Big Lie: Political Lying and Its Real Consequences with Bill Adair

Marissa talks with Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, founder of Politifact and author of Beyond the Big Lie: The Epidemic of Political…

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Why You and Everyone You Know Has to Vote – and Believe in Their Vote

Marissa talks to none other than Joyce Vance, former federal prosecutor, professor of law, co-host of Sisters in Law podcast…

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Nazi Hunters: A Love Story with Journalist Jess McHugh

Jess McHugh joins Marissa to share the compelling true life story of two people who fell in love–one Jewish and…

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Beyond Preposterous, Trump, Crime and the Law with Dave Aronberg

Feeling overwhelmed by the Trump legal week that was — and the weeks and months that are before us? State…

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Save the Daydreaming for Later with Rachel Vindman

Rachel Vindman joins Marissa to make sense of the past few weeks of news. Together, they get to the heart…

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A Week of Precedents, Presidents and Presidential Precedents with Kimberly Atkins

Legal expert and co-host of the #SistersinLaw podcast, Kimberly Atkins, is Marissa’s guest. Kimberly’s brings clarity into the DC Circuit…

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Mar-a-Lago Kevin and What Happens When Cookies Go Bad with Elie Honig

This week Elie and Marissa turn into forensic experts in an attempt to figure out why good cookies go wrong.…

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The Third Anniversary Special with Comedian and Podcaster Pete Dominick

Marissa talks with comedian and host of her favorite podcast, Stand Up! With Pete Dominick in honor of the third…

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“Sex and the City” for Losers with Laura Belgray

Bestselling author Laura Belgray is Marissa’s guest. Laura’s book, Tough Titties: Living Your Best Life When You’re the F-ing Worst”…

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Voilà Vegan with Amanda Bankert

In a special Thanksgiving episode, Marissa’s guest is the Parisian-American chef and author Amanda Bankert. Amanda is owner of the…

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Book Bans with author Laurie Lico Albanese

Acclaimed author Laurie Lico Albanese is Marissa’s guest. Laurie’s latest novel, Hester, takes us back to 17th century Salem Massachusetts…

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How to Survive the Climate Crisis with Dr. Michael Mann

Noted climate scientist and author, Dr. Michael Mann has a gift for making the most complex ideas clear enough for…

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Inside Indictments with District Attorney Dave Aronberg

On this special edition, recorded shortly after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ indictments against Trump and 18 of his…

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More than Just Voting: How to Protect Our Democracy, with Rachel Vindman

Marissa welcomes Rachel Vindman back on the podcast for a heartfelt and funny conversation about everything that’s going on in…

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What Happens When You’re No Longer Anonymous? A Conversation with Miles Taylor

In a special interview, Marissa is joined by former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff and the man once…

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A Conversation with District Attorney Mimi Rocah

Mimi Rocah joins Marissa this week to discuss her impactful decision to go from federal prosecutor to county district attorney…

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Poison Ivies: Affirmative Action and the Future of College Admissions with Professor Evan Mandery

Professor Evan Mandery, author of the must-read Poison Ivy: How Elite Colleges Divide Us, is Marissa’s guest. He explains the…

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The Supreme Court Term that Was and our Future with Professor Melissa Murray

NYU Law professor and frequent MSNBC analyst Melissa Murray brings her genius perspective to the podcast this week, and explains…

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