Jen Rubin

Burnell Cotlon, a New Orleans veteran who rebuilt his neighborhood market after Katrina. Dionne Harari, a Sydney writer who rediscovers piano joy. Matty Struski, a stay-at-home dad moved by his daughter's premature resilience. Jen Rubin, a writer who stages a planned spontaneous proposal. Dan Souza, an editor who learns culture through teaching and karaoke. Short, vivid stories about community, courage, humility, and surprise.

Join Jen Rubin, a columnist for The Washington Post, and Norm Ornstein, host of the Words Matter podcast, as they delve into the Republican Party's alarming descent. They discuss Trump’s divisive campaign and question just how low the GOP can sink. The conversation touches on the normalization of extremism, the moral failure of key Republican figures, and the dire implications of such trends for the upcoming election. With insightful critiques and stark reflections, they unveil the troubling dynamics within the party.

Washington Post columnist Jen Rubin and New Republic writer Mike Tomasky discuss the recent felony convictions of Donald Trump. They highlight the importance of staying informed, media reactions to the event, unraveling disturbing political statements, analyzing government corruption, and the challenge of informing the public through diverse news sources.