In the first of a series of close, ground-level examinations of the political landscape in swing states, Harry talks with Michelle Cottle, national politics writer for the opinion section of the New York Times. Cottle has been on the ground in Pennsylvania, including the raucous rally in eastern Pennsylvania that Trump lead two days before showing up to sit quietly in court in New York in the first criminal trial against him or any former president. Cottle describes the “alternative reality” atmosphere of the rally, with upbeat supporters persuaded of different outlandish scenarios. The Biden campaign, in the meantime, has been ultra-strategic in seeking votes across the State and deploying not just the President but also cabinet officials and local Pennsylvania leaders. They believe that they are running somewhat ahead of their narrow victory margin of 4 years ago, and hope to capitalize on growing anti-Trump sentiment. – TALKING FEDS PODCAST is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the most pressing questions in law and politics. New episodes every week! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-feds/id1456045551 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/57MG7RvSRiAfxfpUSQWqWv Make sure to SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_toJO3rT5L5U1CBRawV4Lw FOLLOW US Website: https://www.talkingfeds.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfedspod Harry’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/harrylitman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfedspod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingfeds TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingfedspod SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.talkingfeds.com/contact BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: https://www.patreon.com/talkingfeds CONTACT US Contact forms: https://www.talkingfeds.com/contact Email: talkingfedspodcast@gmail.com