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Plus, the fallout from a bloodbath at ‘liberal’ MSNBC.

Plus, what 50 years of ‘SNL’ tells us about politics.

Plus, a new breed of journalists just might save America.

Plus, why Dems can’t ignore the Chappell Roan vote.

Plus, Trump’s ‘broligarchs’ get a Wall Street wakeup call.

Plus, the 1966 film classic that’s a mood for 2025.

Plus, backstory on the implosion of the Washington Post.

Plus, a history lesson on Jimmy Carter and my worst vote.

Plus, backstory on America’s gerontocracy crisis

Plus, what’s so bad about ABC News’ $15 million Trump cave-in.

Plus, why a GOP war against college sociology courses matters.

Plus, the ‘Morning Joe” crew has learned to love Big Brother.

Plus, liberals’ mass exit from Elon Musk’s X to Bluesky.

Plus, why doesn’t Kamala Harris talk more about climate change?