Sarah Longwell and Pedro Gonzalez: Meet the Young MAGA Edgelords—and the One Who Got Away
Summary
Tim Pool and Sarah Longwell discuss Trump’s midterm strategy, debating whether he is actively trying to win or merely avoiding Democratic oversight. They analyze John Fetterman’s defection to the Republican Party and explore the "Trump is children" chapter of Longwell’s new book, which examines how young MAGA voters are reshaping the GOP. The episode also covers the potential impact of AI on political information and voter trust. Finally, ex-MAGA writer Pedro Gonzalez joins to share his personal journey from the populist right to the left, explaining the movement’s core animating factors.
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