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Political Persuasions

Join talk show host Mike O'Meara and top Washington journalist and former CNN on-air investigative correspondent Chris Frates as they talk news, analyze politics, and have a little fun.

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#19: Dr. Feelgood

#19: Dr. Feelgood

This week, Mike and Frates discuss the importance of "pleasing the king". Mr. Cohen decides to take the Fifth and Mr. Tr... Read more

26 Apr 2018

45mins

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#18: The Mistress Fixer

#18: The Mistress Fixer

This week, Mike and Frates discuss the possibility of President Trump succeeding in spite of himself. Barbara Bush is re... Read more

19 Apr 2018

47mins

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#34: Facts Matter

#34: Facts Matter

This week, Frates and O’Meara discuss the possible fallout from the Manafort verdict. Plus, presidential styles, secret ... Read more

16 Aug 2018

47mins

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#32: Threats and Autographs

#32: Threats and Autographs

We're breaking down the Tweet of the week! Should President Trump have asked Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end the R... Read more

2 Aug 2018

47mins

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#3: No Moore; Special Election

#3: No Moore; Special Election

Mike and Chris break down the Alabama Election, the accuracy of exit polls, Steve Bannon, and how (and why) Omarosa actu... Read more

14 Dec 2017

46mins

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#61: It's Mueller Time

#61: It's Mueller Time

This week, Mike and Frates discuss the revelations and takeaways from the Mueller report. Also, what "fake news" was rea... Read more

19 Apr 2019

49mins

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#33: Soap Box

#33: Soap Box

It's Summertime in DC! Should we be on the lookout for a blue wave? Plus, Giuliani has conditions, "will he or won't he?... Read more

9 Aug 2018

50mins

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#50: Democratic Gothic

#50: Democratic Gothic

Mike and Frates are back for 2019! This week, they talk about how "The Art Of The Deal" might need a new artist. Plus: t... Read more

10 Jan 2019

48mins

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#54: The Thrill Is Gone

#54: The Thrill Is Gone

All eyes are on Virginia and the dumpster fire that is the governorship; this week, Mike & Frates break it down. Plu... Read more

7 Feb 2019

50mins

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#30: A Strange Walk Back

#30: A Strange Walk Back

This week, Mike and Frates review, break down, and analyze the Helsinki incident. Would you listen? Wouldn't you listen?... Read more

19 Jul 2018

45mins

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#31: Moderate Mike

#31: Moderate Mike

Today on Political Persuasions, special guest "Michael Cohen" stops by to discuss his secret tapes. Plus, the guys discu... Read more

26 Jul 2018

45mins

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#26: Guardrails

#26: Guardrails

This week, Mike and Frates have Summit fever! They wonder if President Trump can live up to the bar he set for himself. ... Read more

11 Jun 2018

45mins

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#39: Bizarro

#39: Bizarro

This week, Mike and Chris preview the Kavanaugh/Ford hearing. Also, is our president a laughingstock? Plus, the mailbag ... Read more

26 Sep 2018

47mins

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#37: Absentee

#37: Absentee

This week, Mike and Chris discuss the "Trump disconnect" and the politics of Florence. Also, they talk about a possible ... Read more

13 Sep 2018

45mins

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#5: Beat Greasers

#5: Beat Greasers

Political Persuasions is back for 2018... and Mike & Chris break down "Fire & Fury"... Plus: behind the scenes a... Read more

11 Jan 2018

51mins

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#29: Fun & Depression

#29: Fun & Depression

This week, Mike and Chris talk with former Congressman Steven J. Israel. He reveals some amazing behind the scenes Congr... Read more

12 Jul 2018

43mins

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#22: No Apologies

#22: No Apologies

Happy anniversary to the Mueller investigation!  Mike and Frates take a "behind the scenes" look at TV appearances and t... Read more

17 May 2018

46mins

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#10: You Got... Excited

#10: You Got... Excited

It's a supersized Political Persuasions as Mike & Chris go at it over the gun debate. Plus... the status of John Kel... Read more

15 Feb 2018

1hr 1min

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#11: A Simple Message

#11: A Simple Message

Today... a kid-driven news cycle, town halls, votes vs. money, political messaging... and lots of your letters.

22 Feb 2018

46mins

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#53: Splitting The Baby

#53: Splitting The Baby

The government is back open for three weeks: will anything change? Plus, Mike has chosen a candidate to back, defining h... Read more

31 Jan 2019

49mins

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