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 Newt Gingrich questions legality of Jeb superPAC | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:25

POLITICO's Chief Political Correspondent Glenn Thrush sits down with Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to talk the 2016 Republican field and why he’s frightened by the prospect of his party’s top candidates appearing on bended knee before “oligarchs” like the Koch Brothers. Gingrich also sounds off on how Hillary Clinton, declaring that she is a "bad candidate" who "can't dance." Thrush also sits down with POLITICO's Darren Samuelsohn to discuss how his story on Jon Stewart's private visits to the White House came to be. Samuelsohn reacts to the media firestorm the piece caused and the comedian's on-air response.

 Nicolle Wallace's advice to Carly Fiorina: Hands off Hillary | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:34:45

POLITICO's Chief Political Correspondent Glenn Thrush sits down with 'Madam President' author and political commentator Nicolle Wallace this week. The two political junkies talk 2016's female candidates, the similarities between Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton, the GOP's social messaging hurdles and immigration.

 'Clinton Cash' author talking with Congressional investigators, likes Rubio's optimism | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:58

POLITICO's Chief Political Correspondent Glenn Thrush sits down with 'Clinton Cash' author Peter Schweizer to discuss the need for optimism in the 2016 race, his "deep web" research and team of former "hackers" and hints at potential Congressional investigations into Clinton funds. Plus, the author chats about working for Sarah Palin and living in Tallahassee, Florida.

 Paul Ryan's advice to Hillary: Figure out who you are | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:41

POLITICO's Chief Political Correspondent Glenn Thrush sits down Rep. Paul Ryan to discuss growing up in Wisconsin, his love of Metallica and being Mitt Romney's running mate in 2012. The Ways and Means chairman also offers some advice to Hillary Clinton and shares what he thinks President Obama gets wrong.

 VEEP's joker trumps House of Cards | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:42

POLITICO's chief political correspondent Glenn Thrush and VEEP creator Armando Iannucci chat about Iannucci's childhood in Glasgow, Washington's fascination with its own fictional depictions and why President Selena Meyer was the next logical step. Plus, what's more compelling - British or American politics?

 50 Shades of Barney Frank | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:53

POLITICO's chief political correspondent Glenn Thrush sits down with Congressman Barney Frank to discuss his early life in Bayonne, New Jersey, the challenges of concealing his private life, the politics of being gay in Congress and the New York Times book review of 'Frank.'

 Mike Allen interviews Attorney General Eric Holder | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:43

POLITICO's Mike Allen conducts an exit interview with Attorney General Eric Holder, who will be leaving the Department of Justice in the next few weeks.

 Axe on Hillary: I would have nixed paid speeches, book tour | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:12

Glenn Thrush with David Axelrod, author of 'Believer,' on President Barack Obama's evolution on same-sex marriage, Valerie Jarrett's role in the White House, Hillary Clinton in 2016 and why reporters are some of his best friends.​

 A brain massage with Jack Shafer & Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers on State of the Union rebuttals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:49

Glenn Thrush sits down with POLITICO's new media columnist Jack Shafer to talk Bloomberg restructuring, plus his tips for staying on top of the 24-hour news cycle. Glenn also calls Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to discuss the State of the Union rebuttal format. The congresswoman goes on to explain how she balances motherhood with politics and how working at McDonald's prepared her for working in Congress.

 State of the Union analysis: Assessing Obama's performance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:37

POLITICO LIVE's special coverage of State of the Union 2015 hosted by Glenn Thrush with Carrie Budoff Brown and Josh Gerstein: How the tone of the address reveals President Obama's newly energized, offensive attitude.

 Matt Wuerker on the art of political cartoons & Jake Tapper on U.S. absence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:27

POLITICO Magazine's Glenn Thrush sits down with Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist Matt Wuerker for a conversation on why this particular form of journalism can incite outrage. Plus. CNN's Jake Tapper calls in to discuss his coverage of the Paris unity march and why he felt compelled to pen a piece calling out the White House for its noticeable absence.

 POLITICO Podcast: First week of 114th Congress, Steve Israel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:09

Glenn Thrush talks with John Bresnahan about the first week of the 114th Congress, a tumultuous vote for Speaker of the House, John Boehner's and Mitch McConnell's establishment bona fides, and a chance to work with the White House. Also, excerpts from a chat with novelist, Rep. Steve Israel.

 Steve Israel on 'The Global War on Morris' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:10:19

POLITICO's Glenn Thrush catches Steve Israel in the middle of a busy day to talk about writing his novel 'The Global War on Morris' on his Blackberry and iPhone.

 2014 Year-in-Review: A collective sigh of relief | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:13

POLITICO Magazine's Glenn Thrush hosts a 2014 year-in-review roundtable discussion with congressional reporter John Bresnahan, senior White House reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere and media reporter Hadas Gold, plus a new interview segment featuring Time Magazine's Radhika Jones on the Person of the Year edition.

 POLITICO Podcast: CIA Torture Report, 'CROmnibus', New Republic Meltdown | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:23:52

POLITICO's Glenn Thrush hosts with Jennifer Epstein, Hadas Gold and Josh Gerstein. Topics of the week include the CIA Torture Report issued by the Senate, the passage of the so-called 'cromnibus' government funding legislation, and the meltdown at The New Republic.

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