Best Bob Weir Podcasts (2025)

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Yes, Also - Stephnie Weir 51:27

3d ago51:27

51:27

Stephnie Weir (MadTV, Second City) talks about her colorful upbringing, playing a character's passion, finding levels, JANE, iconic characters, big lessons from Mick Napier, the nuance of status, auditioning for SNL, Mad TV, the origins of WeirDass, The Lifeboat form, playing broken people, and more! Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAls…

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Mini Bonus Episode: Chris Gethard + Will Gallagher 5:11

4d ago5:11

5:11

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re featuring a segment from All Hands on Deck, a campaign from Wellness Together. It spotlights the people and places meeting mental health needs in creative, community-rooted ways. Learn more at wellnesstogether.org/allhandsondeck.

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Behind The Scenes at JazzFest (Part 1) - "The Rumble" with Guest Co-Host, Wally Ingram 1:16:52

7d ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Join hosts Tami Larson and Dennis Strazulo as they dive into the vibrant atmosphere of JazzFest 2025, with this episode recorded at The Broadside in New Orleans during the 10th Annual Crawfish Festival. In this episode, the first of several generated from JazzFest, the focus is on the experiences of the captivating, modern New Orleans funk band, Th…

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Yes, Also - Joel Spence 58:03

10d ago58:03

58:03

Joel Spence (Sentimental Lady, Big Little Lies) talks about resting the game, trusting Yes And, formative theater experiences, the post-show blues, finding comedy in tragic plays, The Groundlings, favorite teaching exercises, serving the whole, agency vs. bulldozing, avoiding conflict, map-overs, improv slumps, warm-ups, improvising with Robin Will…

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Yes, Also - Lyndsey Frank 55:36

17d ago55:36

55:36

Lyndsey Frank (Lohan, Planet Weird) talks about being a physical player, finding personal beacons, how cancer changed their improv, going from short form to long form, becoming fearless, using real people to inform characters, give and take with unusual POV’s, ways to get unstuck in monoscenes, discovery vs. scenic math, pulling premise from sound …

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Yes, Also - Bob Dassie 1:02:23

24d ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Bob Dassie (Dasariski, Weirdass) talks about how he approaches the top of a scene, active patience, his first class with Stephnie Weir, performing without a ceiling, an argument for openings, playing tension, the Evente form, truth over comedy, the origins of The Pretty Flower, meltdowns vs. conflict, outside-the-box object work, choosing to care, …

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Yes, Also - Laci Mosley 43:30

1M ago43:30

43:30

Laci Mosley (Scam Goddess, Going Dutch) talks about finding balance, her journey from Texas to Hollywood, four clear paths to an acting career, choosing improv over standup, letting go of the rules, embracing voice of reason, the diversity scholarship, funny Hollywood stories, her most memorable Harold, the first dates opening, meaty interview ques…

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Yes, Also - Santina Muha 45:21

1M ago45:21

45:21

Santina Muha (UCB, One Day at a Time) talks about the overlap of improv and game-playing, status in scenes, giving disability a comedic voice, the specific challenges of improvising in a wheelchair, why she loves sitcoms, her near death experience, making theaters accessible, adaptability in improv, the crucible of Harold night, using the Harold as…

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Inside Spafford: Name Origins, Musical Journey, and Growing Legacy 40:24

1M ago40:24

40:24

In this episode of 'Tales from the Green Room,' we welcome the band Spafford in the green room at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA to discuss their origins, musical influences, and journey. The conversation covers the genesis of their unique band name, evolving from 'Officious Tortfeasor' to 'Spafford,' inspired by a close friend. Members, …

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Yes, Also - Brian Stack 52:42

2M ago52:42

52:42

Brian Stack (Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) talks about the Chicago scene in the early 90’s, Jazz Freddy, the dawn of tags and sweep edits, two back / one forward, turning mistakes into gold, heightening a scene with back line support, group physicality, his years on the Conan O’Brien staff, Gravid Water, the gif…

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Yes, Also - Suzi Barrett 1:04:47

2M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

It's our very special One Year Anniversary episode, and we flipped the script by having Ryan interview Suzi! Suzi Barrett (Sentimental Lady, Comedy Bang Bang) talks about treating your brain like a scene partner, evolving games, unlocking creative play, Sentimental Lady, the space between the laughs, her early days in Chicago, improv as a metaphysi…

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Yes, Also - Colton Dunn 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Colton Dunn (Superstore, Key and Peele) talks about his short form roots, taking big leaps, seeing UCB before they had a theatre, wild memories from Boom Chicago, why he loves straight-manning, finding a scene’s tempo, his approach to teaching, Superstore, Key and Peele, how genre informs his play, performing at Radio City, favorite scenes, strange…

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Yes, Also - Rachel Bloom 40:33

2M ago40:33

40:33

Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) talks about how improv informs her writing, her Netflix special, surprising an audience, finding a show’s tone, coaxing your confidence, balancing cerebral comedy with emotion, contact improv, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, the role of a song’s bridge, her love of villains, the perception of leading ladies, imposter syndrom…

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Tommy Castro And The Painkillers 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

Celebrating 50 Years+ of Sweetwater Music Hall with Tommy Castro! Tales From The Green Room redux! In Mount Tam Media's first drop of it's “one from the vault” series of never released episodes -recorded during Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary celebration in Nov. 2022 - host Dennis Strazulo sits down with legendary blues musician, Tommy Cas…

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BREAKING NEWS! UCB Buys ColdTowne Theatre in Austin! 31:30

2M ago31:30

31:30

Hot off the presses... UCB just bought ColdTowne Theater from Dave Buckman and Rachel Madorsky, and Austin will now have a UCB theatre. Dave and Rachel are here to give you the skinny, and talk about the exciting future of ColdTowne and what's next for improv in Austin. Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@YesAlsoPodcast Support the show and g…

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Yes, Also - Dave Buckman 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Dave Buckman (Executive Producer of ColdTowne Theater in Austin) talks about climbing the ranks at Second City, major takeaways from The Annoyance / Second City / iO, impactful play, the back pocket, fulfilling your promise to an audience, constructing a killer running order, directing at Boom Chicago and Second City, the unlikely origins of ColdTo…

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Max Flansburg and Chris English (Sam Grisman Project) Backstage at Terrapin Sunday Daydream Vol. 4 37:51

3M ago37:51

37:51

By Mount Tam Media

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Yes, Also - Mike McLendon 53:11

3M ago53:11

53:11

Mike McLendon (Second City, iO, UCB) talks about being an army brat, finding Comedy Sportz, the Second City cruise gig, improv bootcamp, making everything matter, end-of-show payoffs, the discipline of tags, McRib scenes, what to listen for in monologues, being a good show host, avoiding conflict, slice of life exercises, being funny vs. jokey, gro…

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Yes, Also - Rebecca Drysdale 55:58

3M ago55:58

55:58

Beck Drysdale (Key and Peele, Second City) talks about writing jokes as a kid, quitting school to move to Chicago, lessons from Second City, being daunted by the talent of others, the necessity of being bad, improvising vs. fast writing, where smart meets dumb, The Muppets, twoprov, unlearning, playing what’s already there, finding the unusual in t…

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Yes, Also - Dan Lippert 59:02

3M ago59:02

59:02

Dan Lippert (Big Grande, ManDogPod) talks about nerves, his early practice groups, funny tour show fiascos, family dynamics informing improv choices, the why of comedy, sustaining collaborative relationships, making playable choices, committing to silliness, telling an audience what’s funny, the many dimensions of trust, why he loves hosting shows,…

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Yes, Also - Tao Yang 51:15

3M ago51:15

51:15

Tao Yang (Dropout, UCB Harold night) talks about Improv Boston, finding balance in training styles, short form limitations, themed Harolds, a nerdy mathematical improv theorem, the improv/sketch paradox, generational humor, the movie form, Harold auditions, College Humor, a riff on the rant opening, a hot take on living rooms, selling the voice of …

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Yes, Also - Ben Schwartz 54:01

4M ago54:01

54:01

Ben Schwartz(Parks and Rec, Sonic) talks about fear of failure, his first laugh, doing what you find funny, weathering rejection, how venue sizes affect improv, his tour shows and Netflix specials, winning an audience, how he landed Parks and Rec, favorite shows from DCM, how to advance a game as the straight man, top lessons from Ian Roberts, why …

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Yes, Also - Susan Messing 50:11

4M ago50:11

50:11

Susan Messing (Second City mainstage, iO, the Annoyance) talks about discovering Improv Olympic, earlier iterations of the Harold, adding specificity to ambiguity, working with Mick Napier, the early days of the Annoyance, loving hard notes, improv as a sociological study, playing the simple reality, finding your scene partner’s sh*t delicious, jus…

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Yes, Also - Jacquis Neal 43:27

4M ago43:27

43:27

Jacquis Neal (Dropout, Comedy Bang Bang) talks about the danger of comparison, how he fell in love with theatre, going all in on UCB and the LA indie scene, acting vs, performing, bringing yourself to your improv, shows that have an angle, finding an indie team’s identity, building a form from scratch, how to produce a successful show, and more! He…

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Reed Mathis Unveils the Rhythm and Spirit of True Musical Creativity 55:14

4M ago55:14

55:14

In an insightful discussion on the "Tales from the Green Room" podcast, Reed Mathis provides host Dennis Strazulo and listeners with a detailed preview of his upcoming podcast series “The Gifts of Improvising” which debuts January 29, 2024 on the Osiris Media Podcast Network. Reed opens the door to a new, profound exploration of the role and challe…

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Yes, Also - Chris Gethard 1:14:36

4M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

Chris Gethard (The Stepfathers, The Chris Gethard Show) talks about how improv saved his life, UCBNY in the early 2000’s, feeling like the weak link on a team, identifying your improv superpower, the shadow side of curriculums, simplifying game, his public access show, straight man sleight of hand, fuel efficient improv, finding the purest play, im…

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First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will 33:19

4M ago33:19

33:19

In this final episode of CAPEHART, Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about the top headlines of the week including the latest with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and President Biden’s presidential legacy.Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.…

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Yes, Also - Jacob Wysocki 1:16:35

5M ago1:16:35

1:16:35

Jacob Wysocki (Dimension 20, Yeti) talks about starting Comedy Sportz in high school, the evolution of aspiration, falling in love with filmmaking, making the leap to long form, The Bath Boys, his UCB journey, breaking the Harold mold, Dropout, collaboration, how he finds a character, putting himself in his work, framing vs. rug-pulling, the joy of…

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Runway CEO on the future of Hollywood in the age of AI 17:37

5M ago17:37

17:37

Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss how his company is utilizing AI capabilities to serve as a tool to enhance and revolutionize how films are made.Conversation recorded on Thursday, December 5, 2024.By The Washington Post

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SPECIAL EPISODE: In Honor and Memory of Austin de Lone - Sweetwater Music Hall and Pub Rock Music Legend 48:33

5M ago48:33

48:33

The Journey and Legacy of Sweetwater's Uncelebrated Icon - An Interview with the late Austin de Lone In this interview, which took place in October 2022 before Mount Tam Media launched its Tales From The Green Room podcast, Austin de Lone sits down with host Dennis Strazulo to discuss his rich musical journey and his pivotal involvement with Sweetw…

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In-Depth with Jack Barton: Grateful Guitars and Beyond 1:04:23

5M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Link to Tales From The Green Room Episode 27 Photography Gallery In this bonus episode of Tales from the Green Room, hosts Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson interview Jack Barton of Jack Barton Entertainment, discussing the behind the scenes operations running Grateful Guitars Foundation. Jack delves into his involvement with Grateful Guitars, sharin…

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Grateful Guitars 8/13/24 Benefit: Backstage with Dennis McNally, David Hidalgo, Sam Grisman, Steve Berlin, Jill Simmons and Bella Rayne + Jack Barton and Alex Jordan 1:40:58

5M ago1:40:58

1:40:58

Link to Tales From The Green Room Episode 27 Photography Gallery In this episode of Tales From The Green Room, Mount Tam Media takes listeners backstage at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco during the Grateful Guitars Foundation Second Annual Benefit. Grateful Dead historian Dennis McNally shares some of his experiences with Jerry Garc…

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Yes, Also - Holly Laurent 1:17:30

5M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Holly Laurent (Second City Chicago, Mega) talks about growing up in a high control religion, choosing laughter over tears, identifying what’s scaring you, embracing your inner weirdo, her Second City journey, improvising with Tom Hanks, believing in the sophistication of your audience, deep characters, obsessive human study, supporting offers outsi…

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Shyam Sankar on next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution 19:11

5M ago19:11

19:11

Shyam Sankar, Palantir Technologies CTO, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the impact of AI on companies across industries and America’s global technological competitiveness.Conversation recorded on Thursday, December 5, 2024.By The Washington Post

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Yes, Also - Steve Waltien 1:14:53

5M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Steve Waltien (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Improvised Shakespeare) talks about the courage of youth, Second City, marrying intellect with emotion, “killing the king”, the perceived limitations of game, tactics for clarity, reading your scene partner’s signals, escaping unintentional traps, the gift of a character’s philosophy, the beautiful…

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Jeff Mattson, Dark Star Orchestra: Reflections on the Grateful Dead, Phil Lesh, and Iconic Guitars 42:37

5M ago42:37

42:37

Tales from the Green Room hits the road with its debut visit to the iconic Capitol Theater in Port Chester, New York, sitting down backstage with Dark Star Orchestra lead guitarist, Jeff Mattson! Recorded in between DSO’s first two shows since the passing of Phil Lesh, Jeff reflects on his memorable interactions with Phil and how the band prepared …

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David Miliband on emergency watchlist of countries at greatest humanitarian risk in 2025 24:33

5M ago24:33

24:33

David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee and the former foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the IRC’s new emergency watchlist report about the countries at greatest humanitarian risk and the role of the internal community in tackling these crises.…

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Yes, Also - Sara Rose Caplan 1:05:42

5M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Sara Rose Caplan (Baby Wants Candy, XOXO) talks about playing with her dream team, learning improv as a non-performer, overcoming limitations, musical improv forms, tripling down, tips for working with accompanists, motivating game with emotion, people she’s learned from, embracing intellect, how coming out as trans helped her improv, a philosopher…

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Yes, Also - Dhruv Uday Singh 56:33

5M ago56:33

56:33

Dhruv Uday Singh (Good Trouble, Queen George) talks about being the pilot of your scene, the measure of a good show, encouraging teachers, embracing process, the importance of stage time, learning from an audience, Second City / UCB / Groundlings, breaking stereotypes, improvising on set, finding his voice, the improv scene in Mumbai, and more! Get…

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Terrapin Crossroads’ Sunday Daydream Vol. 3: Stanley Jordan, Greg Loiacono, and Jerry Saracini Reflect on Terrapin, Music and Legacy 1:40:58

6M ago1:40:58

1:40:58

In this very special episode of Tales from the Green Room - recorded backstage at Terrapin Crossroads’ Sunday Daydream Vol. 3 in San Rafael, CA on July 21, 2024, on what turned out to be the late Phil Lesh’s final performance - hosts Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson sit down with legendary musician Stanley Jordan, Greg Loiacono (Greg Loiacano and St…

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Yes, Also - Paul F. Tompkins 2 1:03:06

6M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Paul F. Tompkins (Comedy Bang Bang, Bojack Horseman) returns to the pod in this much-anticipated Part Two! He talks about blending standup and improv, his first Comedy Bang Bang episode, being funny without references, finding character voices, mimicry vs. capturing an essence, expectation and embarrassment, constructing a set, heightening graduall…

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Steve Kimock: Reflections and Revelations on Zero’s 40th Anniversary 59:49

6M ago59:49

59:49

Steve Kimock: Reflections and Revelations on Zero’s 40th Anniversary In this special episode of Tales From The Green Room, Steve Kimock shares his insights and experiences backstage at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, celebrating the 40th anniversary of his band, Zero. The conversation, recorded less than two weeks after Phil Lesh’s passing, delves …

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Yes, Also - Nicole Byer 1:01:31

6M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Nicole Byer (Nailed it, Grand Crew) talks about how she found comedy, the ephemeral nature of improv, going to acting conservatory, her early UCB days, improvising with ADHD, finding patient play, meeting Sasheer, the challenge of second beats, object work go-to’s, setting scenes in a fun location, reimagining the Harold, favorite improv memories, …

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Bruce Lee 23:21

6M ago23:21

23:21

Today my guest and I look back to what would have been Bruce Lee's 83rd birthday. Join me and Able Rosado, a martial arts and Bruce Lee enthusiast as we dig into the wonderful yet unfortunate short life of Bruce Lee. Questions? Comments? Do you want to be a guest??? Send me an email to: [email protected]…

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Yes, Also - Joe Canale 1:09:32

6M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Joe Canale (Second City, Uncle’s Brother) talks about iO in the mid 90’s, Del’s toxicity, acknowledging privilege, his complicated relationship with Charna, improv savants, hosting jams, confrontational comedy, self-indulgence vs. serving the audience, the art of listening, how improv made him a better person, the importance of diverse voices in co…

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Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on 2024, lessons for Democrats and the art of power 27:06

6M ago27:06

27:06

One of the most formidable House speakers ever to hold the gavel talks about wielding power and winning and losing in the 2024 election.Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summit.By The Washington Post

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Yes, Also - Philip Labes 1:02:47

6M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Philip Labes (Watchmen, Minx) talks about catching the musical improv bug, finding his path as a singer/songwriter, adapting vs. persisting, success as a trap, where music and improv overlap, hyperconsciousness, using what’s personal, grounded justifications, fostering fearlessness, rhyme tangents, narrative improv, and more! Support us at yesalso.…

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Tales from the Green Room: Backstage with Steely Dead at Guild Theatre & Dead Set on the Bay 1:20:54

7M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

In this episode of Tales from the Green Room, hosted by Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson of Mount Tam Media, listeners get an exclusive look into conversations with members of Steely Dead backstage at the renowned Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, CA. The episode features lively discussions with band members Dave A'Bear, Matt A'Bear, Chris Sheldon, and D…

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Yes, Also - Lauren Lapkus 1:17:01

7M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Lauren Lapkus (Another Happy Day, Comedy Bang Bang) talks about her early start at iO, learning to use her own voice, the comfort of game, earning an audience, bad improv habits, the magic of indie teams, how she creates Comedy Bang Bang characters, auditioning for SNL, the evolution of dreams, doing improv post-kids, and more!Email us wtih your id…

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Special Edition: First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart 43:11

7M ago43:11

43:11

In a special edition of First Look, the Post's Jonathan Capehart speaks with national political reporter Michael Scherer about Donald Trump's historic comeback to reclaim the White House. Next, Post opinions columnists, Megan McArdle and Eugene Robinson discuss what a second Trump term could look like and the new power structure on Capitol Hill.Con…

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