Alex Roarty, Francesca Chambers, and Adam Wollner debate whether Donald Trump's much-criticized campaign against Joe Scarborough will affect his political standing; then, they examine Joe Biden's relationship with African-American voters after his latest gaffe.

Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Francesca Chambers discuss President Trump's denunciation of voting by mail; then, why a down-ballot race in Arizona might hurt the president's chances in that battleground state.

Alex Roarty, Adam Wollner, and David Catanese dig into the reasons why many Democratic strategists have been eager to give (unsolicited) advice to the Biden campaign, and give an early assessment of whether Republicans can maintain their slim Senate majority this year.

Alex Roarty, Francesca Chambers and Brian Murphy discuss all things North Carolina: Is it a true presidential battleground? How concerned is the president's re-election campaign about holding it, and how will a pivotal Senate race there influence things?

With Election Day six months away, Adam Wollner, David Catanese and Michael Wilner look at how the candidates are faring in key swing states like Florida, North Carolina and Wisconsin; and debate whether the election will be a referendum on Trump's handling of the coronavirus.

Alex Roarty, Francesca Chambers, and Adam Wollner examine how President Donald Trump's pandemic response has angered even some conservative black leaders, why Democrats might have their own problems with voters of color, and how it's even possible that Trump's approval ratings are in the same place they've always been.

Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Francesca Chambers discuss the speculation over who Joe Biden will pick to be his running mate, and then checks in on the state of Donald Trump's re-election campaign.

Alex Roarty, Adam Wollner and David Catanese mark the official end of the Democratic presidential primary by discussing why progressives are still optimistic, why Joe Biden's problem with the left won't be going away, and whether former President Barack Obama will have much impact on the 2020 race.

Kristin Roberts, Adam Wollner and Alex Roarty discuss the always complicated, often fraught relationship between the nation's governors and President Donald Trump; and then, look at whether next week's election in Wisconsin — yes, it's still on — will be a worrying preview of November's general election.

Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Adam Wollner debate the challenge facing Joe Biden as he tries to engage the public while President Trump dominates attention; then, the trio discusses who the former vice president might himself pick to be his running mate.

In a special social-distancing episode, Kristin Roberts, Adam Wollner, and Alex Roarty break down the recent Democratic primary results — and ask if Bernie Sanders is ever going to get out of this race.

David Catanese, Alex Roarty, and Kristin Roberts try to make sense of Joe Biden effectively clinching the Democratic nomination, while assessing Bernie Sanders' lasting impact on the party — and the potential political fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic.

On Part 2 of a special BtB, Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Adam Wollner look at the now-former presidential campaigns of Elizabeth Warren, Mike Bloomberg, Amy Klobuchar, and Pete Buttigieg. Why did they ultimately fail, and what mark did they leave on this race and the Democratic Party?

Alex Roarty, Emily Cadei, and David Catanese process one of the wildest weeks in recent American political history with a two-part episode. Today on Part 1, how Biden reclaimed his place atop the race.

Alex Roarty is in Columbia, S.C., joined by The State newspaper's Mayaan Schechter and Jamie Self to discuss Joe Biden's place in the presidential race, what Bernie Sanders is doing differently now than he did four years ago, and why Tom Steyer might have more staying power than people think.

Alex Roarty and The State's Maayan Schechter talk with South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Trav Robertson following his party's big First in the South Dinner; and Adam Wollner breaks down the surprising results out of Nevada.

McClatchy political correspondents Emily Cadei, David Catanese and Alex Roarty analyze last night’s chaotic debate and whether anyone can stop Bernie Sanders, and preview Nevada’s caucuses.

Dave Catanese. Emily Cadei and Adam Wollner debate Bernie Sanders as the true Democratic frontrunner, what's next for Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar, and if Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren can turn things around.

Alex Roarty, Emily Cadei and Adam Wollner break down what's next for the two candidates who apparently had the most success in Iowa, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg, and ask if Joe Biden can revive his campaign in New Hampshire.

McClatchy political correspondents Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Emily Cadei discuss Warren's secret weapon in next month's caucuses, David's recent trip to Iowa, and Sanders' surge in the polls.

McClatchy national political reporters Alex Roarty and Emily Cadei and McClatchy politics editor Adam Wollner debate whether Elizabeth Warren can harness momentum from Tuesday night's debate, discuss the primary's most fickle voters, and ponder the puzzling campaign for now former candidate Cory Booker.

Alex Roarty, David Catanese, and Emily Cadei explain why the former vice president suddenly looks like a firm (if still flawed) frontrunner, how the conflict with Iran will shape the Democratic presidential primary, and why nobody in Congress is giving out their endorsement anymore.

Kristin Roberts, Adam Wollner and Alex Roarty reflect on what they learned in the year 2019, and make bold predictions for 2020.

With the Iowa caucuses in little over a month, the Democratic primary race is entering its home stretch.