With the Bark Off: Conversations on the American Presidency

A Conversation with Paul Begala

Episode Summary

Political strategist and CNN contributor Paul Begala talks about how Donald Trump won the White House in 2016, the state of the national electorate today, lessons we can learn from previous presidents, and what it will take for Joe Biden to defeat President Trump in November -- all topics he writes about in his new book, “You’re Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump.”

Episode Notes

Paul Begala is one of our nation’s most talented political strategists. He came to national prominence in 1992 when he helped then-Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton win the presidency, then served as counselor to President Clinton, coordinating policy, politics and communications. A CNN contributor, he is the author of six political books, including his latest “You’re Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump.”

In this wide-ranging conversation, Begala talks about how Donald Trump won the White House in 2016, the state of the national electorate today, and what it will take for Joe Biden to defeat President Trump in November.

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