Hey, Trumpcast listeners, it's me, Virginia Hafernan.

I don't miss our 45th president, but I certainly miss you.

For the past four years, I've hosted Trumpcast on this feed.

I've done hundreds of episodes, each one devoted to another facet of the migraine.

But now all of a sudden it's over.

Trump's out.

Things are looking up.

But sometimes the republic still seems to be hanging on by a thread.

My next podcast, AfterTrump, is not so much about that good riddance president, but it's

a guidebook alongside legal scholars Jack Goldsmith and Bob Bauer, both former Trumpcast guests,

to reforming our laws, norms, and ethical codes so we never get in that fix again.

AfterTrump is coming soon to a podcast apt near you, to learn more, go to AfterTrumpPod.com.

But I've also got some other big news.

I want to introduce you to something brand new from Slate.

Slate a word with Jason Johnson.

You've heard the awesome Jason Johnson on Trumpcast several times.

Now every Friday he'll bring his sharp analysis to discussions with policy makers, journalists,

entertainers, and other experts about America's challenges around race and ideas on the way

forward.

So check it out if you enjoy this episode and I know you will.

Make sure to subscribe to a word with Jason Johnson in your podcast app.

This is a word, a new podcast from Slate.

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