Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discuss reports that the CIA believes Russian hackers were trying to help Trump win the election and Trump’s nomination of Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson to be secretary of state. Then they’re joined by independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin to discuss Trump and the path forward for both parties.

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Scott Pruitt's nomination for EPA administrator (2:35), Trump's fight with a union local president (14:35), and Time's "Person of the Year" (24:13). Then, Jason Kander, Missouri's secretary of state, joins the show to discuss his history in politics (38:18), what he has learned while campaigning in a traditionally "red" state (41:29), and how Democrats should strategize in the Trump era (46:10).

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discuss Trump's budding relationship with China (0:40), Al Gore's meeting with Ivanka on climate change (16:20), and efforts to repeal Obamacare (23:57). Then they call Ana Marie Cox of MTV to talk about "access journalism" (34:50) and her article “HUD Games” (52:23).

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump’s Carrier deal (00:55) and his Goldman Sachs Cabinet (16:38), Barack Obama's Rolling Stone interview (23:53), and what the voice of the Democratic Party should sound like in the Trump era (35:33). Then, Louisiana's Democratic Senate candidate, Foster Campbell, joins the podcast to discuss next week’s runoff election (46:58).

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor reflect on their failed efforts to avoid Twitter on Thanksgiving, and then cover Trump’s conflicts of interest (4:05), the unprecedented campaign against Mitt Romney for secretary of state (18:45), and Trump’s (latest) tantrum over election results (33:09).

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discuss the Great 'Hamilton' Debate of 2016 (1:25), Trump’s mounting business conflicts (9:27), and how Democrats can fight back (13:10). Then they call Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison to discuss the future of the Democratic Party (25:50) and his bid for DNC chair (48:30).

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer talk about Trump's rumored Muslim registry (2:30), the latest transition developments (5:50), and the problem of “fake news” (16:50). Then, they call former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs to discuss presidential transitions (37:48), press access (42:00), and the future of the Democratic Party (58:19).

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discuss the hiring of Stephen Bannon (5:05), President-elect Trump's potential Cabinet (13:24), and President Obama's role in the conversation after the election (29:50). The Guardian’s Sabrina Siddiqui joins to discuss how the press should cover Trump (40:05).

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer talk about trusting the polls (4:00) and where we go from here (14:40). Then, they call Alyssa Mastromonaco of Vice Media to discuss her article "A Letter to Young Women: How We Will All Move Forward Together Now" (30:50) and how POTUS has handled himself (41:44).

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor talk about how they were wrong, what happened, what it all means, and what comes next after the election of Donald Trump.

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor give an update on the state of the race, and the latest (and hopefully last) letter from James Comey. Obama campaign guru David Plouffe joins to give his predictions (23:15), followed by a GOTV update from Clinton’s national voter outreach and mobilization director, Addisu Demissie (41:56).

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer address peak bed-wetting, the media's coverage of the race, how Hillary or Trump might govern, and more live from Drew University's Concert Hall.

Dan Pfeiffer, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor break down the FBI director’s letter to Congress on the Clinton email investigation and the criticism he’s faced (2:00). NBC News justice correspondent Pete Williams joins the show to walk through everything we know and some things we don’t (19:45). Plus, an update on polls and early voting numbers (31:30).

The Ringer's Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett report live from Cinefamily in Los Angeles to discuss all things Election 2016 and take questions from the audience.

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discuss the strangely calm final stretch of the 2016 election, and Obama campaign guru Mitch Stewart joins the podcast to discuss the impact of redistricting as well as early voting (33:25).

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump's refusal to accept the election results (6:00), Marco Rubio's cowardice (20:00), the future of the GOP (32:00), and the awkwardness of the Al Smith dinner (32:45).

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor, with help from Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson, discuss all the notable moments from the final showdown between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett discuss Trump’s accusations of a rigged election (3:08), the ongoing WikiLeaks email dump (13:30), the state of the GOP (23:30), and talk to Dave Wasserman of 'The Cook Political Report’ about downballot races (38:20).

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss the fallout from the second debate (8:00), the GOP civil war (13:00), and the state of the race (33:00). Then, the Qriously polling team joins (36:00) to discuss the results of the inaugural “Qriously–Keepin’ It 1600 Swing-State Bedwetter's Poll.”

The Ringer's Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett are LIVE post-debate with The Daily Beast's Olivia Nuzzi to discuss the many fascinating moments of the second presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss the aftermath of the VP debate (10:00), and the upcoming town hall debate between Hillary and Trump (14:00). Then, NBC News correspondent Katy Tur joins (22:30) to talk covering the Trump campaign (28:00), the challenges of interviewing Trump (34:00), and how Trump taps into the frustration of American voters (40:00).

The Ringer's Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett react to the VP debate and then provide an update on the campaign, including the pollercoaster (20:00), Trump's taxes (26:00), the problems with punditry (31:00), and the upcoming town hall debate (38:00).

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump's response to the first debate (6:00), and what both candidates need to do in the second debate (26:00). Then, Harry Enten, senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight, joins to talk about polling models and the state of public polling(45:00).

The Ringer's Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett are joined by Jessica Yellin and Tim Miller to react to the first presidential election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Donald Trump's tone-deaf town hall event with Sean Hannity (8:00), George H.W. Bush's support for Hillary Clinton (19:00), an update on the polls post-birtherism (26:00), prep for Monday's debate(34:00), and Hillary's debate strategy (47:00).

Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett examine Donald Trump's birtherism announcement and how it affects the upcoming debate. Then Jake Tapper of CNN joins to discuss his experiences as a debate moderator, as well as the importance of fact-checking.

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer bring on former Obama campaign manager David Plouffe to discuss the incessant bed-wetting over recent media polls and the three biggest moments remaining in the election. Then, Politico's Glenn Thrush joins to offer his thoughts on covering Clinton versus Trump, and the upcoming debate strategy for both candidates.

Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett discuss Clinton's pneumonia, “deplorables,” and the Trump Foundation scandal. Then Julia Ioffe, a contributor at Politico and Foreign Policy, calls in to discuss Vladimir Putin's role in the election.

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss the Clinton-Trump forum with Matt Lauer (8:00), the caricature of Hillary Clinton (21:00), and Hillary's decision to hold a press conference (31:00). Then, former Battleground States Director for the Obama for America campaign Mitch Stewart joins to break down the electoral map heading into the stretch run of the 2016 election.

The Ringer's Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett discuss the week in politics by breaking down Donald Trump’s pay-to-play scandal, debating the fairness of recent media coverage, and dissecting what’s so secret about Hillary Clinton’s emails.

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Donald Trump's trip to Mexico on Wednesday and his immigration speech at a rally in Phoenix that night. Then, they talk poll numbers and consider why Hillary Clinton's lead has narrowed. Later, Mark Leibovich, chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine, joins to talk about his experiences on the trail.

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor discuss the curious case of Donald Trump's personal physician, Dr. Harold Bornstein (6:00), and Trump's response to the death of Dwyane Wade's cousin, Nykea Aldridge (14:00), and look ahead to Trump-Hillary debate scenarios (30:00). Then, former chief White House correspondent for CNN Jessica Yellin joins (39:25) to discuss the role of television news in today's turbulent media cycle.

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump's immigration policy (12:00), Kellyanne Conway's MSNBC showdown (18:00), and the Clinton press strategy (29:30). Then, Slate's chief political correspondent, Jamelle Bouie, joins (41:40) to give his thoughts on the "alt-right" and Clinton's speech.

Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor on Trump’s immigration pivot (2:00), the Clinton Foundation controversy (15:30), and how the Obama White House dealt with the conspiracy theory that the president grew up Muslim (24:00). Then, 'New Girl' creator Liz Meriwether joins the show to discuss writing about the election for Vulture (32:00).

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Paul Manafort's Russian connections (6:00), Donald Trump's campaign shake-up with Roger Ailes and Steve Bannon (15:00), and Hillary's vigor vs. Trump's conspiracies (27:00). Then, Atlantic senior editor Alex Wagner joins (37:50) to break down the media's role in dealing with Trump-like behavior and the importance of relying on facts and figures in today's media climate.

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Donald Trump's refusal to pivot (12:00), Hillary Clinton's Republican endorsements (25:00), and an update on the state of the electoral map (30:00). Then, Republican political consultant Mike Murphy joins to give his thoughts on the future of the party post-Trump (38:00).

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Donald Trump's bizarre six days, including his spat with Khizr Khan, his refusal to endorse Paul Ryan and John McCain, and him eating KFC with utensils. Then, they dive into the possibility of Trump dropping out of the race, what's next for the GOP, and if Bernie Sanders or Joe Biden would be leading the race by a larger margin than Hillary Clinton is.

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer weigh in on Bill Clinton, Bloomberg, Biden, Kaine, and Obama at the DNC (6:00). Plus, Joel Benenson, chief strategist for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, joins the show to discuss Clinton's speech and the polls (38:00).

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss the bed-wetting over the Trump bump in the "pollercoaster," the Democratic National Committee email leaks (12:00), the "Bernie or Bust" booing (17:00), the performances of Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders (24:00), and Michelle Obama's empowering convention address (32:00).

Back from Cleveland, The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss topics from this week's RNC in Cleveland, including Mike Pence (1:30), Ted Cruz's refusal to endorse (5:30), Trump's children's speeches (26:00), and whether Trump's dark speech was effective (40:00). Later, The Ringer's Bryan Curtis calls in from the trail to describe this past week's theatrics and talk about the climate at the convention (48:00).

The Ringer's Jon Favreau is joined by Dan Pfeiffer on the scene in Cleveland to discuss Melania Trump's plagiarism (6:00), Donald Trump's poor performance with Republican women (14:00), Donald Trump Jr.'s stance against elitism (21:00), Paul Ryan's half-hearted speech (31:00), and what to look forward to over the next couple of days at the convention (36:00).

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer offer up their thoughts on the reactions to last week’s tragedies in Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights, and Dallas; take stock of the continued swings in the polling numbers; and discuss Trump's rumored VP pick, Indiana Governor Mike Pence. Then, Vice Media COO and former Obama adviser Alyssa Mastromonaco joins (47:35) to discuss the secrecy behind the vice presidential selection process.

The Ringer's Jon Favreau calls in from Washington, D.C., to discuss this week's big news with Dan Pfeiffer. They talk about the outcome of the FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails, Trump and the Republican Party's response, and what it all means for the election. Later, they dissect Donald Trump's speech from Tuesday night, including his government conspiracy theories and praise of Saddam Hussein. Finally, they discuss President Obama's return to the campaign trail and Trump's VP options.

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss the Brexit and Trump's reaction to it. Then, they talk about Trump’s trade speech, Hillary’s campaigning with possible running mate Elizabeth Warren, and why Bernie Sanders hasn’t yet endorsed the Democratic nominee. In the second half, they talk to Stuart Stevens, former strategist for Mitt Romney, about Trump and the future of the Republican Party.

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss yesterday's all-nighter on the Hill and their thoughts on gun-control efforts by both parties (1:00). The hosts move on to this week's speeches by both front-runners and Marco Rubio's announcement that he will run for Senate (45:00). Later on, special guest Maggie Haberman discusses covering the Trump campaign and the Clinton campaign (48:00).

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss the Orlando tragedy (2:00), Donald Trump's response and the political fallout (18:00), Hillary Clinton's speech (26:00), and the focus on the phrase "radical Islam" (35:00). Then, national correspondent for 'The Atlantic' Jeffrey Goldberg joins to give insight into the foreign policy of Obama, Hillary, and Trump, as well as thoughts on the broader campaign against ISIS (44:00).

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Hillary Clinton becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee (01:00), Bernie Sanders’s future and Obama’s endorsement (28:00), and the possibility that Donald Trump won't be the Republican nominee (32:00). Then former Obama senior adviser David Plouffe talks about Trump’s campaign and Hillary’s challenges (38:00).

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Trump's lack of impulse control and attempts to mute the media, the Trump University scandal, prospective third-party candidate David French, and Gary Johnson and the Libertarian ticket. Then, Jonathan Martin, national political correspondent for The New York Times, joins (39:00) to break down Trump's lack of interest in polling numbers, Hillary's "establishment" stigma in swing states, and the what-if scenario with Joe Biden.

The Ringer's Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer discuss Donald Trump: conspiracy theorist candidate, Paul Ryan's pending endorsement, and Bernie Sanders's final push. Then, Jennifer Palmieri, director of communications for the 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, joins (32:45) to discuss campaigning in a general election against Donald Trump.

Jon and Dan discuss the Democratic primary results from Kentucky and Oregon, Bernie's stance toward Clinton (14:00), Trump vs. The New York Times (23:00), and the horse race between Hillary and Trump. Then, S.E. Cupp joins (37:10) to discuss the long-term health of the Republican Party and her meeting with Facebook over concerns about bias.

Jon and Dan talk about Trump's attempts to pivot, "cocky" Democrats, close polls, and The NYT Magazine’s Ben Rhodes profile. Then, ‘Meet the Press’ host Chuck Todd joins (50:30) to discuss Trump hacking the political process, Todd’s critiques of the media, and the future of political journalism.

Jon and Dan rehash the highlights from the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Then, Tommy Vietor, former spokesman for President Obama, joins to discuss Trump virtually securing the nomination, Hillary-vs.-Trump scenarios (22:00), Hillary's strategy vs. the Donald (44:00), and the anniversary of the Bin Laden raid (50:00).

Jon and Dan are joined by Jon Lovett, a former speechwriter for President Obama, to discuss Trump’s triumph in the Northeast (6:00), the Cruz-Kasich alliance (8:00), the beginning of the "veepstakes" (16:00), Clinton's potential progressive VP options (22:00), the science of writing comedic speeches (28:00), and the best moments from Obama's White House Correspondents’ Dinner appearances (33:00).

Jon and Dan break down New York’s big winners, Trump's "reset button" (3:00), Bernie's bleak outlook (12:00), Hillary's hopes for Sanders support (18:00), and new ways to recruit millennial voters (25:00). Then, ‘Today’ co-anchor Savannah Guthrie joins (28:00) to discuss covering the White House beat and the transition into mainstream television.

Jon and Dan recap the major story lines of the week: Bill Clinton's finger-wagging, De Blasio's botched bit with Hillary, President Obama's 'GoT' viewership, Trump's new hires, and Cruz's craziness. Then, former White House adviser and actor Kal Penn hops on the line to break down Bernie's hopes for the nomination, pushing grassroots political action, and Obama's legacy.

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer recap the week in politics, react to the Republican race in Wisconsin, discuss Trump vs. Cruz, debate Bernie's long-shot odds, and examine Bernie Sanders’s new aggressive tone. Then, Thomas Perez joins to offer his insights into the 2016 election, his path to becoming secretary of labor, and his top White House perks.

Jon and Dan rename the podcast to kick things off, then they recap the ridiculous week of Ted Cruz coverage, discuss Donald Trump's phony conservatism (10:00), and list Twitter must-follows for Election 2016 (17:00). Then Jeb Bush's former top communications aide, Tim Miller, joins to promote his #NeverTrump stance (24:00) and dissect the next step for the Republican Party before the RNC in Cleveland (40:00).

Jon and Dan announce the name of their weekly political podcast, which is set to lead up to the 2016 election. They discuss the optics of responding to terrorism, President Obama's comments on Brussels, the primaries in Utah and Arizona, Jeb! endorsing Cruz, Trump's Washington Post interview, Cruz stealing lines from 'The American President,' and Trump's Republican party.

Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer, former advisers to President Obama, host their inaugural joint podcast to discuss the political world, Trump and the media, Rubio's missteps, the future of the Republican Party, and the television battles between Clinton and Trump.