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Bill Scher is the host of the history podcast “When America Worked” and the co-host of bipartisan online show and podcast “The DMZ”
The Case For Being Anti-Anti-Larry Summers
The former Treasury Secretary fears inflation. He’s likely wrong. So are the Democrats who shun him.
How “Corn Pop” Explains Biden’s Negotiation Strategy
Almost 60 years ago, a young white lifeguard tangled with a local gang leader. It taught him how to get what he wants.
Making It Easier to Vote Is Good for Republicans, Too
Democrats are pushing an important set of voting reforms, from expanding dropboxes to helping ex-felons vote. They’re convinced it will help them at the polls. That’s hardly certain.
When it Comes to the Stimulus, It’s Not 2009 Anymore
The Tea Party and GOP had the clout when Obama tried to rescue the economy. This time, they don’t have the plans or the juice. Here’s why.
Don’t Despair the Survival of the Filibuster
Ezra Klein and others shouldn’t panic. There’s a way to make this work.
