Words Matter

Managing Mental Health with Dr. Ben Miller

In the face of such overwhelming bad news, it’s all too easy to feel hopeless. Dr. Ben Miller joins Kavita…

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So Close and Yet So Far: The Search for a Speaker

Two failed votes for Jim Jordan later, and the House is still no closer to electing a speaker. Norm and…

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A Little Bit of Everything with Laurie Garrett

With Norm away this week, Kavita is joined by Laurie Garrett for a conversation on a potpourri of topics. From…

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The Speaker Has Left the Building

Another average week for the US Congress. With the shocking removal of Speaker McCarthy by a small cadre of his…

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R.I.P GOP: A Political Party is a Terrible Thing to Waste

The Republican Party is falling apart before our very eyes. Between the anarchic second presidential debate and the impending threat…

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Rantapalooza: Norm and David are Triggered

Norm and David are not happy, and for good reason.The latest judiciary committee hearing reminds us all how far down…

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Is It Time For a New Generation? The Narrative Around Joe Biden

It is no secret that the media remains hyper-focused on Joe Biden’s age and the growing desire for a younger…

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Georgia’s Special Grand Jury Is On My Mind

The latest special grand jury report from Georgia reveals recommended charges against 39 people, including Senator Lindsey Graham. With Senator…

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Back to School Special: Trials and Tribulations

School is back in session this week as Norm and Kavita tackle the latest in Trump’s many trials. Trump remains…

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Will Legal Drama Actually Empower Donald Trump?

With the sound defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio, Norm and Kavita discuss whether Democrats can apply the lessons learned…

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Breaking Down the January 6th Indictment

If you’ve been watching as much coverage of the indictment as we have, then you’re probably more confused than ever.…

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Words Matter: If You Can’t Take the Heat… Talking Climate, the Border, and More

It’s hot here in DC, but we’re not alone. Norm and Kavita talk climate change and what the administration can…

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Words Matter: The Republicans’ Race to the Bottom with Mary Trump

The Republican party is not sending their best. With the 2024 election cycle ramping up, Norm and guest Mary Trump…

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Words Matter: The Economy Under Biden is Great; Why Don’t We Act Like It?

With the economy continuing to rally despite the odds, why are conversations about Biden’s economic performance so negative? Norm and…

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Words Matter: How the Biden Administration Can Fix the Agencies Trump Broke

With recent developments around the indictment of Donald Trump, Norm and Kavita discuss how the executive branch and Congress can…

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Words Matter: Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action

Norm and Kavita are back to discuss today’s headline story; the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Affirmative Action. Norm and…

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Words Matter: Supreme Court Rules On Biden’s Immigration Guidelines, Justice Alito and More

Norm and Kavita are back this week to discuss the 8-1 ruling in favor of the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement…

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Check Your Blood Pressure Before You Listen to this Episode

The lies and deflections from Republicans defending Trump have spun up the ire of “Words Matter” co-host Norm Ornstein. So…

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Words Matter: We Have a Debt Ceiling Deal!

Norm and Kavita discuss the passing of the debt ceiling deal in the House of Representatives. Since taping, the bill…

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Words Matter: DeSantis Announced Candidacy

Norm and Kavita are both traveling, but that doesn’t stop them from discussing the issues. This week, in this abbreviated…

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