Republicans blow up their own deal to keep the government open after Elon Musk tells them to. 

Grant talks about what's really at stake and what really happens during a government shutdown. Also, Elon Musk shows just how much control he really has over the GOP right now and there are calls to give him even more. 

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In this week's midweek podcast, Nancy Pelosi fires the first shot in the coming fight between the Democrats' younger generation and the old guard in what will be the battle over what the Democratic Party does after November's crushing defeat. 

Plus, Congress has another budget fight on its hands this week. While there looks like there's a deal, there's already mutiny brewing among Republicans. 

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While Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, may have righted the ship of his nomination, there's still a long way to go to get to the Pentagon. 

Grant takes a look at what Hegseth wants to do with the military, why he thinks it's "woke," and what that could mean for our men and women in uniform. Plus, what it could mean for our allies and the conflicts we're in around the world. 

Grant is joined by Jennifer Kavanagh from Defense Priorities to talk all about military readiness and the challenges on the horizon that could make or break the next Trump administration. 

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Donald Trump does his first major Sunday show sit-down and it's a lot. 

Grant breaks down his answers on tariffs, maybe adding two new states, ending basic citizenship, his lack of a plan for healthcare and his big plans for his political opponents. 

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This MIMS Mini is what was supposed to be last week's full episode all about the people Trump has ready to run the Department of Homeland Security and his immigration plans. 

It's also a deep dive into what we know Trump is planning to do on immigration when he takes office. Mass deportations. Family separations. Workplace raids. Ideology screenings. 

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Hey folks,

Grant is out sick this week so you're getting the full conversation with Matt Nelson from the grassroots organizing group Presente all about how immigrant groups are getting ready for a Trump 2.0 administration.

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Welcome to the first Midweek episode!

Joe Biden does a 180 on his promise not to pardon his son Hunter and it's caused some controversy. It also gives us some insight to the state of American institutions. 

More of Trump's picks to lead agencies or departments are in jeopardy and we're getting a better look at just how much Republicans in the Senate are willing to go along, or not, with Trump's whims. 

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Donald Trump's original pick for Attorney General, Fmr. Rep. Matt Gaetz drops out of the running after bombshell reporting and bad meetings with US Senators, in a scandal that could harm the Trump transition. 
He picked a reliable replacement, who is more qualified but comes with baggage of her own. 
Plus, a look at what Trump wants to do with the DOJ when he takes office in 2025. 

Grant talks to Jonathan Bernstein, political scientist and host of the Good Politics/Bad Politics substack and podcast. Link below. 

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Trump is choosing his cabinet and close advisors at warp speed. 

Grant breaks down some of the most high profile positions. Plus, how the Trump team is already trying to get around background and security checks and whether some of the most outlandish cabinet choices could even pass scrutiny from the Senate. 

Also, get ready for MORE MIMS! New episodes will be dropping on Wednesdays starting next week. Not minis, likely a little longer, but not full length episodes either.

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Donald Trump wins the 2024 election with numbers we haven't seen in decades from a Republican President-elect. His victory was a decisive mandate from voters to enact his policies and a resounding rebuke of Kamala Harris, although it may be more about Joe Biden.

Grant breaks down who voted for Trump, what this means about our ideas about the way American politics look now and what happens next.

Grant also talks to Matthew Taylor (@TaylorMatthewD) from the Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish studies and the author of the book The Violent Take It By Force. They talk about how Christian Nationalism helped fuel Trump's rise and power since 2016 and how it will shape the next Trump presidency.

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