Are Republicans Actually Souring on Trump?
Summary
Hosts David Plotz and Emily Bazelon, joined by John Dickerson, analyze Republican voter disaffection driven by the Iran war, rising gas prices, and Trump’s focus on the White House ballroom. They discuss the Supreme Court’s stay on a ruling against mailed abortion pills, noting the political risks for Republicans in restricting access. The episode also covers a study finding that school cell phone bans have not yet improved test scores, despite other behavioral impacts.
Topics discussed
Intro: John Dickerson's book on forgotten vice presidents
Iran war impact on Republican voters and midterms
Democratic strategy and the 'Normie' Republican voter
Supreme Court case on mailing abortion pills
Study on school cell phone bans and academic results
Cocktail chatter: Books, anxiety, and YouTube channels
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