Paul Ryan joins host Charlie Sykes. The two Wisconsin conservatives have known each other for decades -- but find themselves in very different places in the Trump era. Charlie will be asking listeners for questions, then select his favorites to pose to the Speaker. They’ll also discuss tax reform, health care, and more.


On this episode, Charlie also sits down with former Congressman Reid Ribble. The Republican represented Wisconsin’s 8th District for 6 years and was, for a time, a member of Freedom Caucus. Ribble will discuss the role and importance of bipartisanship, which he thought about a lot while in office, and continues to think about today as he watches what’s going on in Washington.


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The Speaker of the House sits down with host Charlie Sykes to discuss health care, the budget, and other issues facing the country.


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The hosts include WNYC's Brian Lehrer, Minnesota Public Radio's Kerri Miller, WNYC's Kai Wright, John Prideaux and Anne McElvoy of The Economist and longtime conservative radio host Charlie Sykes.