The Post-MAGA Midterms? (w/ David Weigel)
Summary
Dave Weigel joins to analyze the 2026 midterms, arguing that Trump’s unpopularity on the economy and aggressive ICE tactics create a potential Democratic wave, despite the GOP’s massive financial advantage. Weigel discusses his reporting from the Dallas Republican convention, noting internal fractures among nationalist conservatives and the party’s reliance on outdated cultural narratives. The conversation also explores how Democrats are adapting by adopting populist economic rhetoric and conceding on cultural issues to appeal to working-class voters in competitive states like Iowa and Texas.
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