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Talking Feds is a podcast and YouTube channel featuring former federal officials & special guests in a dynamic discussion of the most important legal and political issues of the day.
In this week's 1 on 1, #EmilyBazelon joins Harry to share stories from 60 DOJ attorneys who lived through Trump’s takeover—from wrenching decisions to stay or quit, to what it’ll take to rebuild. bit.ly/BazelonTF
November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Here it is, an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ Contrarian crew @jenrubin.bsky.social @normeisen.bsky.social & @neeratanden.bsky.social.
We unpack the Democrats’ shutdown missteps, the unraveling cases vs. Comey & Letitia James, & Epstein’s strange “dog that hasn’t barked” remark. bit.ly/BarkedTF
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In “The Dog That Hasn’t Barked,” Harry joins @jenrubin.bsky.social @normeisen.bsky.social & @neeratanden.bsky.social for a Contrarian deep dive into the Democrats’ shutdown failures, the faltering cases vs. Comey & Letitia James, and Epstein’s most puzzling remark. bit.ly/BarkedTF
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In this week's 1 on 1, @martylederman.bsky.social joins Harry to reveal the legal flaw that could sink Trump’s National Guard plan—and why this Supreme Court case may be a make-or-break moment for the rule of law. bit.ly/LedermanTF
November 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Here you have it—an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ #EmilyBazelon, @daveweigel.bsky.social & @therickwilson.bsky.social.

We unpack the Democrats’ big wins, how the shutdown shaped them, why Trump’s voters are fleeing, & how Dems can keep up the momentum. bit.ly/BlizzardTF
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In “Blue Blizzard,” Harry convenes #EmilyBazelon, @daveweigel.bsky.social & @therickwilson.bsky.social to break down Democrats’ sweeping victories, the impact of the shutdown, Trump’s eroding base, and how Dems can sustain their surge. bit.ly/BlizzardTF
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In this week's 1 on 1, @carolleonnig.bsky.social & @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social join Harry for their first interview on Injustice—their bombshell account of how Trump’s DOJ unraveled from within. Built on 250+ insider interviews, it’s a must-hear. bit.ly/InjusticeTF
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Here you have it—an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ @davidagraham.bsky.social @katiephang.bsky.social & @maya4rights.bsky.social.

We cover the pivotal elections in NJ, NY & VA, Trump’s looming threats to the midterms, & the fight to hold federal agents accountable in blue cities. bit.ly/OnICETF
November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In “Democracy on ICE,” Harry convenes @dgraham.bsky.social, @katiephang.bsky.social & @maya4rights.bsky.social to unpack the critical elections in NJ, NY & VA, efforts to rein in federal agents, and early warnings that Trump may again meddle with the vote. bit.ly/OnICETF
November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In this week's 1 on 1, #BarneyFrank joins Harry to put the Trump era in historical perspective. The legendary Congressman reflects on hard-won civil rights battles, lessons from past crises, and what Democrats must do now. bit.ly/TFBarneyFrank
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Here you have it. An ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ @pkrugman.bsky.social @stephruhle.bsky.social & @justinwolfers.bsky.social.

We break down how Trump’s chaos is reshaping the economy—tariffs, shutdown fallout, the AI spike & the risks to the foundations of American prosperity. bit.ly/CostsTF
October 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In “The Costs of Chaos,” Harry brings @pkrugman.bsky.social, @stephruhle.bsky.social & @justinwolfers.bsky.social to the table to unpack Trump’s impact on the economy, from tariffs and the shutdown to the AI surge, and how his lawless governance threatens U.S. prosperity. bit.ly/CostsTF
October 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In this week’s 1-on-1, @ericswalwell.bsky.social joins Harry to break down the “No Kings” resistance to Trump, new DOJ abuses, and a bold legal play Dem AGs could make.

Plus: a baseball bonus on Ohtani’s jaw-dropping night. bit.ly/SwalwellTF
October 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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An ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ @sykescharlie.bsky.social @alivitali.bsky.social & @jacobweisberg.bsky.social. We tackle the shutdown chess match, the case against John Bolton, & the racist group chat scandal roiling the GOP—plus J.D. Vance’s “pearl-clutching” defense. bit.ly/BoltonShutTF
October 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In “Bolton Shut,” Harry convenes @sykescharlie.bsky.social, @alivitali.bsky.social & @jacobweisberg.bsky.social to unpack the fast-changing shutdown fight, the indictment of John Bolton, and the GOP’s racist group chat scandal—and why J.D. Vance is defending it. bit.ly/BoltonShutTF
October 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In this week's 1 on 1, #ChristopherEisgruber joins Harry to argue that free speech on campus isn’t dying—it’s evolving. The Princeton president lays out a bold case for “terms of respect” as the key to building true deliberative community. bit.ly/EisgruberTF
October 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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October 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Here you have it—an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ #EmilyBazelon, @sbg1.bsky.social & #KristenHolmes. The Gaza ceasefire, the Letitia James indictment, & Trump’s latest bid to deploy troops to blue states -- and the revelation that shocked me. bit.ly/CeasefireTF
October 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
In “Ceasefire and Crossfire,” Harry brings #EmilyBazelon, @sbg1.bsky.social & #KristenHolmes to the table to unpack the Gaza ceasefire, the Letitia James indictment, and Trump’s move to send troops into blue states -- and the revelation that struck Harry. bit.ly/CeasefireTF
October 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
In this week’s 1 on 1, @kateshaw.bsky.social joins Harry to preview the SCOTUS term—executive power, gay rights, and the rise of the shadow docket—and asks the chilling question: is any precedent safe? bit.ly/KateShawTF
October 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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A brand new @talkingfeds.bsky.social is out w/ @realbarbaraboxer.bsky.social, @jonathancapehart.bsky.social & @normornstein.bsky.social. We tackle the shutdown fight, the stunning Chicago raid, and Trump’s chilling speech to military leaders.
October 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In “Shutdown Smackdown, Chi-Town Showdown”, Harry convenes @realbarbaraboxer.bsky.social, @jonathancapehart.bsky.social & @normornstein.bsky.social to parse the shutdown battle, the Chicago raid that shattered Fourth Amendment norms & Trump’s ominous call to turn U.S. cities into “training grounds.”
October 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In this week's 1 on 1, @drkavitapatel.bsky.social joins Harry to unpack Trump’s feverish overhaul of health policy—from Tylenol warnings to RFK Jr.’s CDC plans—and shares a raw, doctor’s-eye view of medicine under siege. bit.ly/KavitaTF
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Here you have it—an ALL NEW @talkingfeds.bsky.social w/ @jonathanalter.bsky.social, #PaulFishman & @mimirocah1.bsky.social. We cover the Comey indictment, Homan bribery scandal, & Jimmy Kimmel’s return to the airwaves. bit.ly/ComeyTF
September 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In “Comey Before the Storm,” Harry brings together @jonathanalter.bsky.social, #PaulFishman & @mimirocah1.bsky.social to parse the Comey indictment, the bribery scandal surrounding Tom Homan, and the hopeful return of Jimmy Kimmel to TV. bit.ly/ComeyTF
September 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM