Norm Ornstein

Special Edition: After a Lightweight Debate on to Weightier Issues

Last night’s Republican debate may not have had a clear winner, but America was the clear loser. In this special…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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.…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

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…

Read More »

Words Matter: Have We Turned the Corner on the Debt Ceiling Negotiations?

This week, Norm and Kavita discuss the latest developments in the negotiations between the White House and lawmakers on the…

Read More »

Justice is Being Served

This week, Norm and Kavita discuss the E. Jean Carroll Civil verdict and Trump’s CNN town hall meeting. In the…

Read More »

Words Matter: The Latest on the Debt Ceiling, Trump’s Legal Woes, Clarence Thomas Payments, The Proud Boys Convictions

On this week’s episode of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss the latest developments on the debt ceiling, the Seditious…

Read More »

Words Matter: Too Numerous To Count (TNTC)

This week, as Kavita so eloquently put it, there are so many issues to discuss. Norm and Kavita tackle the…

Read More »

Could the US Default on its Debt?

On this week’s episode of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss the GOP’s debt ceiling proposal. In the members only…

Read More »

Why Does the Judiciary Branch Wield So Much Power?

On this week’s episode of Words Matter, Norm and Kavita discuss a number of judiciary issues, including reproductive health. In…

Read More »

Why Can’t We Have an “Operation Indictment Warpspeed?”

Note: This episode was taped prior to the announced indictments of Donald Trump. The absence of real indictments against Donald…

Read More »

Sue the Gunmakers, Tax the Bullets, Just Do Something!

In the wake of yet another tragic mass shooting–and we’re averaging two per day this year in the US– Americans…

Read More »