What’s Next for the Right?
Summary
The Dispatch Podcast hosts Steve Hayes, Michael Warren, Jonah Goldberg, and Chris Stirewalt discuss the future of the Republican Party and the conservative movement leading up to the 2028 election. They introduce Warren’s new newsletter, "Next Right," which analyzes shifting power dynamics within the GOP as Donald Trump’s influence evolves. The panel debates whether J.D. Vance is the inevitable successor to Trump, with Goldberg and Stirewalt arguing that Trump’s charisma is not easily transferable and that internal party fractures may hinder Vance’s prospects.
Topics discussed
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Introduction: State of the Right and 2028 outlook
Launching 'The Next Right' newsletter with Mike Warren
Editorial dynamics and the 'Never Vance' concept
Trump's influence on Republican primaries and incumbents
Historical parallels: Nixon, Goldwater, and party leadership
Analyzing Republican voter factions and loyalty
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Trump's approval ratings and internal GOP divisions
J.D. Vance's viability as 2028 nominee
Potential rivals: Rubio, Kemp, and populist threats
The bet on J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio's ambitions
Interview with Brian Kemp on free markets and government
Podcast ratings and Dispatch membership promotion
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