Words Matter

Headlines Matter – the Jack Smith Report

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s 180-page report, filed on Wednesday, provides damning evidence against Donald Trump which could carry serious legal…

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Last Week on the Campaign Trail

Norm and Kavita are back to discuss the past week of events in each presidential campaign. Kamala Harris continues to…

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The Language of the Campaigns

From Charlottesville to Springfield, Donald Trump has been spewing language and misinformation that has incited real world violence. How have…

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Debate Day and Beyond

With the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump looming, Norm and Kavita are back to break down the…

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After the Convention High, the Question Will Be: Will Your Vote Count?

With Kavita in attendance at the DNC, David Rothkopf joins Norm to discuss to the highs of the convention in…

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The Paris Olympics & Chicago Convention Special

On today’s episode of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita are back to discuss the latest events in the media, from…

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Inside the First Days of the Harris Campaign

Just days after Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris for president, we are beginning to see…

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From Pennsylvania to Milwaukee – Last Week in the Trump Campaign

From an attempted assassination to the Republican National Convention, much has changed the direction of Trump’s campaign in the past…

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Dealing with the Backlash – the Democratic Party and Biden’s Future

Growing concerns over President Biden’s ability to remain in the election has created a divisive conversation that has rocketed to…

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Justices are Blind

This Supreme Court’s series of bad decisions will go down in history. Norm and Kavita are back to break down…

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Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

The Supreme Court is about to deliver some monumental verdicts, but some of the most consequential cases in the country…

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Walking the Fine Line of Media Accountability

The media and journalists are pillars of a healthy democracy, but they’re not infallible. So how do we hold errant…

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The Fire Sale at the Supreme Court

Money can’t buy happiness. But it seems like it can buy you a Supreme Court justice. The corruption of certain…

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Trump is Guilty… So What Happens Now?

Trump is guilty 34 times over. That’s a big deal. So, what happens now? Norm and Kavita break down the…

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An All-You-Can-Listen Political Buffet

To say it’s been a busy week in American politics would be an understatement. Thankfully,  Kavita and Norm are here…

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Trump’s Cronies are Out in Full Force

As Donald Trump deals with a gag order in his hush money trial, his various cronies have come out of…

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Can Trump Handle the Truth?

Each day of Trump’s election interference trial manages to be more salacious than the last. From the testimony of Stormy…

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What Happens When Leaders Don’t Lead

At the Supreme Court and college campuses, leaders aren’t leading. As the court weighs incredibly consequential decisions and colleges grapple…

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Accountability is Gone but Not Forgotten in the Senate

The House is its own special kind of crazy, but the Senate is no slouch either. Tom Cotton’s recent comments…

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Republicans are Reaching New Levels of Ineptitude

House Republicans are fighting or floundering,  Mike Johnson is traveling to Mar-a-Lago to pray at the altar of Trump, and…

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