Francesca Hong’s progressive platform test
Summary
Hosts Will Stakin and Adam Wren analyze the Wisconsin primary, noting Francesca Hong’s lead despite lacking endorsements from Bernie Sanders and AOC. They discuss South Carolina’s special election, Trump’s controversial vaccine executive order, and the Democratic Party’s struggle with "woke one" rhetoric. White House reporter Megan Messerle joins to provide context on these political dynamics.
Topics discussed
Intro: No Surprises Act abuse and episode overview
Wisconsin primary: Francesca Hong's lead and progressive hesitation
Bernie Sanders' endorsements and party alignment
South Carolina special election and Trump's endorsement power
Trump's executive order on vaccine schedules
Woke One: Democrats reckoning with past progressive comments
Outro: Politico Sacramento Summit and sign-off
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