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How to Fix It with John Avlon

How to Fix It with John Avlon

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 Politicians, pundits, and the media spend a lot of time talking about the problems our country faces but not enough time on how to solve them. Each week, John Avlon and his guests hash out sensible and attainable solutions for some of the most vexing issues confronting our democracy—solutions that will likely emerge from the political center. Bulwark Media Political Science Politics & Government
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  • S2 Ep25: Trump's North Korean Dictator Moment (w/ Rep. Dan Goldman)

    S2 Ep25: Trump's North Korean Dictator Moment (w/ Rep. Dan Goldman)
    Jun 14 2025
    This week on How to Fix It, John Avlon is joined by Congressman Dan Goldman—former federal prosecutor and member of the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees—for an urgent conversation about democracy, corruption, and creeping authoritarianism.

    As Trump prepares a military parade on his birthday, we break down the constitutional crisis posed by his unprecedented federal takeover of the California National Guard, his push to invoke the Insurrection Act, and the broader legal threats to civil liberties.
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    34 mins
  • S2 Ep24: Was Lincoln Actually Gay? Historian Busts Myths!

    S2 Ep24: Was Lincoln Actually Gay? Historian Busts Myths!
    Jun 9 2025
    Historian Harold Holzer debunks the widely spread myth that Abraham Lincoln was secretly gay, a claim popularized by AIDS activist Larry Kramer, who falsely claimed to have discovered intimate diaries under floorboards. Holzer reveals Kramer admitted privately that the diaries never existed, exposing how easily sensational myths can overshadow historical truth.
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    18 mins
  • S2 Ep24: How Democrats Can Win Back America

    S2 Ep24: How Democrats Can Win Back America
    Jun 8 2025
    John Avlon and strategic advisor Jon Henes discuss the Democratic Party’s deep messaging crisis and identity politics pitfalls. Henes argues Democrats must return to clear, relatable messages about public safety, economic opportunity, and everyday concerns. They explore Jon's experience with Harris, why voters feel alienated, the dangers of extreme rhetoric, and lessons from Bill Clinton’s successful approach.
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    29 mins
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