Former Sen. Bob Kerrey joins Michael for a candid conversation about his 2013 meeting with Jeffrey Epstein and the fallout that led him to resign from a corporate board and his blunt thoughts on Iran, war powers, and Congressional authorization.
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Not everyone in the Epstein files is a billionaire or President. Some of them—like former Sen. Bob Kerrey—are war heroes, and Kerrey says he was trying to elicit a donation from Epstein to the university. In fact, he didn't even expect to appear.
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Today's poll question: Who should determine media access to the dignified transfer of remains at Dover, DE: the families of the fallen, or the press?
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Yesterday's poll showed that most people believe Sec. Pete Hegseth when he said that the U.S. had to attack Iran because Israel was already set to strike. Officials say an Israeli strike would have triggered retaliatory attacks on U.S. targets. Do you agree?
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Michael sits down with Mark Halperin to talk two huge stories shaping American politics right now: the Texas Senate race and the escalating conflict with Iran. Can Democrat James Talarico finally unseat Republicans? And what risks still remain in Iran?
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Reports out of Iran suggest that the next leader of the country could be the son of the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike. He'd bring an even harsher Islamist regime to power, but 2WAY's Mark Halperin says his reign wouldn't last long.
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Today's poll question: Did Israel compel the U.S. to act against Iran, the U.S. compel Israel to act against Iran, or did Iran's actions trigger U.S. and Israeli responses?
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Yesterday's poll showed a close split between those who think U.S. strikes in Iran should end immediately and those who think there are real objectives to be accomplished—and among them, a divide between those demanding regime change and not. Do you agree?
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Are we witnessing accountability — or hysteria? Michael welcomes the Free Press's Joe Nocera to unpack the growing fallout from the release of the Epstein files. As more names surface, he asks: Is this about proven wrongdoing, or guilt by association?
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The countless people appearing in the Epstein files may have had no idea what was going on behind closed doors, but that hasn't stopped the public from preemptively convicting them of being co-conspirators. The Free Press's Joe Nocera says that's not quite fair.
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Today's poll question: The use of force against Iran should end now, when Iran's military and nukes are neutralized, when Iran's regime changes, or both?
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Yesterday's poll showed a closely divided opinion between those who think the Epstein files have led to guilt by association, rather than any evidence of wrongdoing. The FBI stands by their original decision that no new charges will be filed. Do you agree?
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Uncertainty still prevails after a weekend of violence between the U.S. and Iran. In particular, it's still not clear why we attacked Iran in the first place. But Adm. James Stavridis says an imminent threat from Iran is probably not it.
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The US attacked Iran and Michael turns to one of the nation’s most experienced military leaders, Adm. James Stavridis. Stavridis breaks down the timing, rationale (regime change or nuclear deterrence?) and Iran's real strength.
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Are we convicting people in the Epstein files based on association?
No new charges have been filed based on the new documents, but that hasn't stopped people from public embarrassment or even loss of jobs. Is that an unfair standard to hold people to?
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Today's poll question: Agree or disagree? The Epstein fallout is now more about guilt by association than guilt by deeds.
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Yesterday's poll showed that even with another day's worth of information and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed, most people still oppose using force in Iran. Only about 8% of voters changed their minds overnight. Do you agree with this result?
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Yesterday's poll closed with 81.84% of 41,719 voters saying that they oppose the U.S. using military force to attack Iran. What do you think?
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U.S. and Israeli forces struck targets across Iran as President Trump tells Iranians to overthrow their government, a dramatic escalation of what had been tense nuclear negotiations. But popular opinion is stacked against another Middle Eastern war.
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A shock turn of events: U.S. and Israeli forces strike Iranian targets, and President Trump urges Iranians to use the U.S. support to overthrow their government. Michael presents a LIVE first reaction on YouTube NOW!
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Down in Texas, a thrilling Senate race pits Republican John Cornyn against controversial Attorney General Ken Paxton, while Democrats battle it out between Jasmine Crockett and rising star James Talarico. Texas Monthly's Ben Rowen discusses.
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Today's poll question: Does the value of transparency from release of the Epstein files outweigh the risks of spreading unverified accusations?
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Yesterday's poll showed a narrow preference that Democrats should NOT have stood for President Trump's demand to protect citizens over illegal immigrants. The State of the Union moment has been seen as a preview of Republican midterm strategy. Do you agree?
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Did you see the "Trump Train" coming? Michael didn’t — and neither did Barack Obama’s inner circle. Drawing from newly released interviews from Obama admin officials, Michael explores how top advisers underestimated Donald Trump’s political rise.
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After two election wins and a decade in the political spotlight, it's easy to forget how much everyone discounted Donald Trump's campaign in 2016. A new set of archival interviews with Obama administration officials shows how much the White House missed it, too.
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Today's poll question: Should Democrats have stood in agreement when Trump said: the “first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens”?
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Yesterday's poll showed an overwhelming belief that Google search history SHOULD be private. A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion found that there is no expectation of privacy when sharing with a company like Google. Do you agree with this result?
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2WAY's Mark Halperin breaks down President Trump’s State of the Union — from the “stand up” immigration moment to the pivot on affordability, the Supreme Court swipe, and a late warning shot toward Iran. Was it unifying or just political theater?
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