50 Days to Midterms: Trump DOWNPLAYS the AI Apocalypse (ft. Dana Bash)
Summary
Dana Bash joins Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov to analyze the 2026 midterms, noting that while Democratic enthusiasm is high, structural hurdles like redistricting threaten a "blue wave." The trio debates the AI industry’s push for government regulation, with Galloway arguing it is a liability shield while Bash views it as a bipartisan admission of risk. They also discuss Mitch McConnell’s potential return to the Senate and the erosion of centrist journalism. Finally, Bash promotes her new book, The Elections That Changed the World, which examines fifteen pivotal historical elections to …
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Introducing guest Dana Bash and her new book
Democratic voter passion and midterm challenges
Prospects for Democrats capturing the Senate
New Hampshire Senate race and Sununu candidacy
AI regulation calls and bipartisan reactions
Political responses to AI slowdown requests
Critique of AI industry incentives and lack of oversight
Government incompetence in regulating AI and social media
Data center NIMBYism and the need for external regulation
Sponsor segments for Article, Zocdoc, and Quince
Mitch McConnell's health and potential return
Aging senators and the importance of candidate capability
Why candidates and their actions in office matter
The value of historical perspective in politics
Criteria for identifying consequential elections
The unique nature of the Trump era
Sponsor segments for Upside, Fetch, and Mint Mobile
Historical parallels in election integrity and money
The role of fear and anger in modern voting
Dana Bash's centrist perspective and media bias
The changing social atmosphere in Washington
Favorite historical election: Sun Yat-sen in China
Reflections on journalism quality and cable news
Closing sponsor segments for Harvey, Comcast, and Guardian
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