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Political Theater, Episode 376

Chris Cillizza, left, joins the Political Theater podcast this week.
Chris Cillizza, left, joins the Political Theater podcast this week. (Composite by Chris Hale/CQ Roll Call)
By Jason Dick
Posted July 8, 2025 at 5:31pm

Jason Dick and Chris Cillizza talk about the time needed to produce quality sourcing, good work and journalism, how the news business continues to change, for better and worse, and Damon Chappie’s sighs. 

Show Notes:

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