In the trainwreck that is American politics, there are those on the Trump train, those who got off, and those who never got on board. So, how did we end up here? You can point at least one finger towards this week?s guest, Tim Miller, longtime political consultant and writer-at-large for The Bulwark. Tim reveals to Kasich & Klepper his involvement in shaping a Republican party with values often at odds with his own, his shame over it, and how he is moving forward with hopes for the future. He also illuminates the viability (or lack thereof) of a third party and what the GOP might look like without Trump.Tim?s new bestseller, WHY WE DID IT: A Travelogue From the Republican Road to Hell, is available now wherever you get your books.

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China, Russia, Communism, Dictatorship, and the United States: One of these things is not like the others, but for how long? Anne Applebaum, the Pulitzer-prize winning historian and staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Kasich & Klepper to discuss the ongoing threats on democracy across the globe, why authoritarianism continues to grow in popularity; the terrifying message that is spread by those in power like Hungary's Viktor Orbán, and what will be left of Russia and Ukraine after Putin. Anne?s newest book, TWILIGHT OF DEMOCRACY: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism, is available now wherever you get books and visit anneapplebaum.com for more.

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When those in power fail us, we often turn to entertainment to seek justice. This week, Danny Strong, creator and showrunner of the Emmy-nominated limited-series, DOPESICK, shares how he channeled his outrage to place a powerful spotlight on the deceit and criminality behind the opioid crisis. Danny also reveals the challenges of making stories like these marketable to Hollywood and audiences, how to navigate partisan politics in entertainment, and why Quentin Tarantino is his biggest fan. Plus, Kasich & Klepper kick off the show by reacting to this week?s breaking news: the FBI?s raid of Trump?s Mar-A-Lago.Watch the Emmy-nominated, Hulu original series DOPESICK, now streaming.

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Nothing can prepare you for this week's knockout episode: the "Bronze Bomber" Deontay Wilder steps into the ring with Kasich and Klepper. Deontay reveals the warrior mentality it took to become the longtime WBC heavyweight champion, why there's no relationship between him and Tyson Fury beyond their historic trilogy fights, and the legacy he's leaving to his children and others for generations to come. Deontay Wilder's debut single, EVERYTIME, featuring Marsellos Wilder, is available on all music streaming platforms.

Kasich and Klepper also begin the show by reacting to the recent Axios report about the shift in demographics between party lines - are Democrats really becoming more white and elite while the Republican party becomes more appealing to working class and Latino voters?

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With so many issues affecting our country, this week's episodes features an honest and unedited conversation between Kasich & Klepper about what's really weighing on the hearts and minds of Americans today. John Kasich and Jordan Klepper share how they feel about the current state of America, the polarizing political figures like AOC and Ted Cruz, the urgent need for movement on climate change legislation, and the hypocrisy within party extremes. This is the episode to share with your friends and family - even the ones you're not speaking to anymore.

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'All gas, no brakes' on this week of Kasich and Klepper! Legendary IndyCar driver and team owner Bobby Rahal stops by to share how winning the Indy 500 changes your life, what it's like owning a racing team with David Letterman, how Netflix and Formula 1 is growing the sport, and the dangers of racing as a driver - and parent. To follow and support the many Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing teams, go to RAHAL.com and to find a Rahal auto dealership near you, go to BOBBYRAHAL.com

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Break out your popcorn, this week The Circus comes to Kasich & Klepper! Journalist and host of Showtime?s THE CIRCUS John Heilemann joins Kasich & Klepper for an entertaining one-of-a-kind show. Things get political with discussions about where the future of the GOP is going, why the frightening power of election misinformation is here to stay, and what outcome will the January 6th Congressional hearings really bring. They also juggle heated topics like generational divides, voter disillusionment, and gun control. You can watch all 7 seasons of THE CIRCUS on SHOWTIME and listen and subscribe to John?s podcast, HELL AND HIGH WATER, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Looking for some entertaining back-and-forth worthy of a Wimbledon championship match? Tennis legend Andy Roddick serves up an exciting discussion with Kasich & Klepper on the historical impact of tennis players in the fight against social injustice, his personal career highs and lows, his admiration (and envy) of Roger Federer?s puzzling mentality, and his feelings on Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, and Serena Williams? uncertain return. Andy also predicts who he thinks will be the all-time majors leader amongst Nadal, Djokovic, or Federer, and shares how the accomplishments achieved through the Andy Roddick Foundation are better than any trophies. To join or learn more about the different ways to support the Andy Roddick Foundation family, go to ARFOUNDATION.org.

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Nothing is more ?on brand? for Kasich & Klepper than this week?s fired up guest. Donny Deutsch, branding expert and podcast host of ?On Brand with Donny Deutsch?, joins the show to discuss the power of brands to target emotion, personality, and fear when it comes to building a cult-like devoted following? whether it be Nike, Mercedes-Benz, or the Democratic and Republican parties. They also dissect and explain why Trump is now the most frighteningly successful and effective brand today. You can listen to new episodes of Donny?s podcast ?On Brand with Donny Deutsch? every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.

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Can this week?s guest use his musical chops to help Kasich & Klepper set aside their differences once and for all? Well, some things?ll never change... that?s just the way it is. Singer-songwriter and pianist extraordinaire Bruce Hornsby joins K&K this week to talk about a range of topics, musical and otherwise! Listen to hear how Bruce beat NBA legend Allen Iverson in a pickup game of basketball (the sport runs in the family) and his serendipitous relationship with Spike Lee that turned into years of collaboration and dozens of songs. Oh, and Bruce shares his story about asking Elton John for a musical favor. Bruce Hornsby?s new album, ?FLICTED, is out now and see Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers live on tour, go to BRUCEHORNSBY.com for dates, tickets, and more.

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This K&K episode contains a discussion on gun violence, death, grief and other difficult topics. Gun control activist Fred Guttenberg joins K&K this week for an in-depth discussion about gun violence in the U.S. After Guttenberg?s 14-year-old daughter Jaime was murdered in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14, 2018, he channeled his rage and grief into anti-gun violence advocacy. In this episode, he talks with Kasich and Klepper about the politicization of gun control, the next steps government leaders need to take, and how American citizens can create change. To learn more about how to help gun control efforts and gun violence prevention, visit EVERYTOWN.org and BRADY.org. And go to ORANGERIBBONSFORJAIME.org to support programs that were important to Jaime, as well as those dedicated to pursuing common sense gun safety reforms.

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Nothing better than having a friend on the show! This week?s K&K guest is the absolutely hilarious writer, actor, and activist, Jana Schmieding! Jana joins Kasich & Klepper for a lively chat about her upbringing, the importance of modern indigenous representation in America, and the best ways to appreciate the diverse history and culture of Native Nations. She highlights how her personal experience has informed her time behind the scenes and in front of the camera on Rutherford Falls. They also discuss gun violence in the US, Jana?s time in education, and the role educators now fill in schools. Watch Jana on RUTHERFORD FALLS - the all-new second season begins streaming June 16th on PEACOCK.

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Batter up! ?Part 2? of Kasich and Klepper?s conversation with the legendary Bob Costas is finally here! Hear Bob like you?ve never heard him before as Kasich and Klepper dive deep on the political pitfalls of partisanship, MAGA mentality, and how to bring disparate points of view together. They also reflect on the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection and what the American people need to see in a leader going forward. Watch Back on the Record with Bob Costas on HBO and HBO Max, and catch Bob regularly on MLB Network.

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You will be absolutely CHARMED by this week?s guest! Alyssa Milano has been in the entertainment industry since she was a kid, starring in hit shows like ?Who?s the Boss?? and ?Charmed,? but her career in activism is just as lengthy and impressive as her time in Hollywood. She?s fought for HIV/AIDS awareness, reproductive health rights, the #MeToo movement and spoken before Congress. Now, she's speaking with Kasich & Klepper about everything from representation in Hollywood, the power of entertainment, and the role of advocacy in art. Alyssa also talks about her call to activism, finding common ground among disparate worldviews, and how we can move forward in our fractured political system. Listen and subscribe to Alyssa?s podcast, SORRY NOT SORRY, everywhere you get your podcasts and her book of the same name, SORRY NOT SORRY, is available now wherever you get your books.

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Global warming, more COVID, Putin?s endless escalation of war, growing inflation? The world?s on fire, literally, so how do we fight it? Ian Bremmer, the (ever-optimistic) political scientist and bestselling author shares with Kasich and Klepper why he believes the crisis in Ukraine is the beginning of a new Cold War with Russia, the urgency of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, and how Putin has dug himself a hole with no way out. They also discuss Bremmer?s ?Top Risks? report for 2022, including the global economic impact from China?s shutdowns, and look forward towards ?the most important midterm elections in US history.? Ian Bremmer?s new book, ?The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats? and Our Response?Will Change the World? is available now wherever you get your books and go to GZEROMEDIA.com for global news and more.

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Here's your clue for this week's guest: An accomplished neuroscientist, bestselling author and podcast host, you also know this actor from hit shows like Blossom, The Big Bang Theory, Call Me Kat and Jeopardy. If you buzzed in with ?Who is Mayim Bialik?? you are correct! You?ve won a brand new episode of K&K! Mayim joins Kasich & Klepper for a conversation on a Jeopardy-worthy variety of topics? including her experience growing up in entertainment, parenting, melding her faith and love of science, and the importance of openly discussing mental health. Mayim?s new film, AS THEY MADE US, is in theaters and available to rent or buy on Amazon, Google Play and other streaming platforms. And you can listen and subscribe to Mayim Bialik?s BREAKDOWN wherever you get your podcasts. Visit BIALIKBREADOWN.com for more!

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The Doctor is in! This week, Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy joins the podcast for a healthy dose of Kasich & Klepper. In this episode, America?s Doctor answers questions about the continuing COVID health crisis including the need for continued response funding, COVID best practices, and the future of the pandemic. He also talks about the epidemic of loneliness and isolation among Americans, the youth mental health crisis, and how connection can help serve as an antidote to those problems. Jordan then takes the opportunity for a not-so-routine personal check-up. To learn more about the U.S. Surgeon General?s work to help lay the foundation for a healthier country, you can visit surgeongeneral.gov or follow him on Twitter at @surgeon_general. 

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Houston, we have a podcast! Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino joins the podcast this week for an episode that is truly out of this world. He opens up about the precious ?pale blue dot? we all live on, the importance of keeping it safe, and how Earth?s future is tied to the stars. Mike also shares his thoughts on private space programs like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and the commercialization of space travel by billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson. And, for those adults who find their head in the stars, Klepper asks if it?s possible to still be a kid (at heart) who dreams of becoming an astronaut. Mike?s books, Spaceman: An Astronaut?s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe AND Spaceman: The True Story of a Young Boy?s Journey to Becoming an Astronaut are both available now wherever you get books and go to MIKEMASSIMINO.com for more.

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Modern life keeps you on your toes, but it?s best to take it all in stride with a sense of humor? few know that better than this week?s guest, the inimitable star of Modern Family, Julie Bowen! She spent 11 years as America?s favorite type-A mom, and now she?s spending an hour with Kasich & Klepper to discuss everything from swearing off dating to whether golf is a skill (and not a sport) to getting deep about the youth mental health crisis. Julie also discusses the power of Modern Family: how the show spoke across the political aisle and what it means when a show has run its course. Not to mention, the freedom of letting it all go and saying ?I quit.? Julie?s weekly podcast with Chad Sanders, QUITTERS, is available wherever you get your podcasts!

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When you?re an eleven-time NBA All-Star, you?ve dealt with years of being double-teamed on the court, but nothing prepares you for the matchup of Kasich & Klepper. NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh reveals the struggles he dealt with mentally when his NBA career was cut short, how the game helped him learn fundamental things about himself beyond the court, and how he encourages others to find their ?why? in life. They also talk about Tom Brady, being on the receiving end of trash talk from his idol, Kevin Garnett, and how Bosh nearly played another iconic Hall of Famer on the HBO Max show, Winning Time. Chris Bosh?s memoir, LETTERS TO A YOUNG ATHLETE, is now available wherever you get your books and go to ChrisBosh.com for more.

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Get ready, because this week?s guest is about to rock your world, literally. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician and iconic actor, Stevie Van Zandt breaks down his massive career with Kasich & Klepper. Stevie chats about music, being stuck in the 60's ?renaissance,? and bringing arts education to thousands of kids across the United States. Plus, he discusses the role of activism in his career and his real-life consigliere attitude when it comes to fame. Stevie's memoir, UNREQUITED INFATUATIONS, is now available wherever you get your books and go to LITTLESTEVEN.com for latest news, projects, and more.

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Language is an incredibly powerful tool, whether we use it to express, limit, or hide ourselves, and few know that better than this week's guest, poet David Whyte. David speaks candidly with Kasich & Klepper about how to have a REAL conversation, how his background in the hard sciences influenced his art, learning the poetry of the business world, and the role of fear and trauma in communication. David Whyte's latest collection of poems, titled "Still Possible" is available now and go to davidwhyte.com to find more of his work and information on his current virtual seminar.

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Some people are natural born leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, free thinkers - even fewer are all of those things and then some. The one and only Mark Cuban shares his honest and unfiltered thoughts with Kasich & Klepper on the issues of big pharmacy, insurance, and banking. He also predicts the future of artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and why too much power and influence in the hands of Mark Zuckerberg scares him. To learn more about The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and how Cost Plus Drugs works, go to costplusdrugs.com

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Like an expertly crafted cocktail, this week?s guest features the perfect mix of ingredients: delightful, sweet, hilarious, an award-winning director, creator, writer, producer, actor, and author. The always enjoyable Paul Feig joins Kasich & Klepper to talk about how his small town, Michigan roots shaped his comedy, whether being as funny as Melissa McCarthy or Chris Farley is just in their DNA, how streaming services have changed the culture beyond Hollywood, and why Trump and social media will never have the final say on the Ghostbusters reboot. Watch Paul Feig?s two new series coming out March 17th - WELCOME TO FLATCH on Fox & Hulu and MINX on HBO MAX

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Imagine being a Hollywood star and then walking away to go work in? the White House?! You know Kasich & Klepper are gonna fight over who gets to give this week?s guest, Kal Penn, a harder time for making that decision. In this very candid conversation, the actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement shares the many challenges he faced trying to break into Hollywood (and then again in Washington) and how he struggled to reveal those stories in his new memoir. They also talk about Obama, why Kal thinks a new ?Harold & Kumar? movie would be even funnier and so much more. Kal Penn?s bestselling memoir, ?You Can?t Be Serious?, is available now wherever you get your books, e-books, and audiobooks.

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WARNING! You may learn something from this week's guest? or you might end up wanting to get into the garage door business with Kasich & Klepper. When one door closes another garage door opens! Finance expert and bestselling author Morgan Housel breaks down the behaviors and confusion surrounding how we look at money, navigating today's inflation fears, and shares his advice for how to find economic independence and freedom. Morgan's latest book, "The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness", is available now.

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Is the point of this episode for Governor Kasich to convince Klepper and comedian Michael Ian Black to listen to Justin Bieber? Ooh baby, you better Belieb it! The thoughtful and hilarious Michael Ian Black comes on to talk about how he learned to expose his vulnerabilities and open up more, why there?s so much obsession around political divides and cancel culture, and how Kasich & Klepper teaming up reminds him a lot of his friendship with Meghan McCain. Michael?s latest book, ?A Better Man: A (Mostly) Serious Letter to My Son? is available now and listen & subscribe to Michael's podcasts, MIKE AND TOM EAT SNACKS and OBSCURE.

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Music has the power to connect, to bring you to tears and move something deep inside your soul - that's why Kasich & Klepper are excited to announce their new band with today's guest! Okay, not really, but you never know! Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Margo Price shares her early struggles to break out in the Nashville music scene, her feelings on the Spotify boycott by artists like Neil Young & Joni Mitchell, the influence and legacy left behind by the late musicians John Prine and Tom Petty, and also why you won't see her ever hanging out with Jason Aldean. So, kick off your boots, grab a cold one and give this a listen! Margo Price's latest album, That's How Rumors Get Started, is available now and go to margoprice.net for upcoming tour dates and tickets.

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Spoiler Alert! There?s a strong chance Kasich is gonna leave Klepper for today?s guest - and you?re about to hear why. Baratunde Thurston joins the show with his perfect blend of comedy and activism to discuss how change and power happens from the ground up, why younger generations are rightfully so fed up, and also why knowing a thing or two about bourbon is as American as it gets. Listen and subscribe to Baratunde?s podcast, How to Citizen with Baratunde, wherever you get your podcasts and go to howtocitizen.com

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Apologies to the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics because we?ve got Bob Costas this time! The legendary Bob Costas joins Kasich & Klepper to talk about the loss of innocence in college sports, the legacy of Title IX, the impact on the ever-growing rise of sports betting, and reveals his most memorable sports calls over his career (also what Michael Jordan smells like after a game-winning shot, of course?) Watch Back on the Record with Bob Costas on HBO and HBO Max, and catch Bob regularly on MLB Network.

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We?re getting ?back to Bono? with Sophia Bush. Don?t worry, it?ll make sense later. Sophia shares with Kasich & Klepper why she?s so passionate about activism (and why you should be too!), why we?re all dealing with pushback and negativity these days, and whether Kasich will get to be the officiant at her wedding. Oh, and be sure to watch Sophia on the new CBS drama, Good Sam.

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In this weekly series premiering Jan. 27th, former governor of Ohio John Kasich and The Daily Show?s Jordan Klepper team up to discuss the country?s biggest cultural conversations with optimism, understanding, and humor. Featuring special guests.

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