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Who will take Bernie Sanders’ mantle in 2028?

Aug 4, 2026 · 27m

Summary

The Playbook Podcast analyzes the Michigan primary’s impact on progressive momentum and identifies potential 2028 Democratic contenders, focusing on the rivalry between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna. Legal affairs reporter Kyle Cheney joins to discuss Todd Blanche’s Senate Judiciary Committee vote and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s fallout over dropped charges. The episode also covers increased U.S. intelligence activity in Cuba and features a clip of Pete Buttigieg discussing Kamala Harris’s potential 2028 nomination.

Topics discussed

Sponsor message: BLA Studios and Claude Intro: Michigan primary and 2028 progressive momentum Who will succeed Bernie Sanders in 2028? Todd Blanche confirmation and anti-weaponization fund Jeanine Pirro in hot water over reflecting pool case U.S. ramps up intelligence activity in Cuba Pete Buttigieg on Kamala Harris 2028 nomination
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