Matt, a simple country boy, sojourns to the big city ... Will Republicans "fall in line" for Ted Cruz in 2024? ... Ron DeSantis's shaky 2024 positioning ... Do Christie, Rubio, or Pence have a shot? ... Bill: There was no reason to assume Manchin was ever going to vote for BBB ... Why haven't recent presidents pursued more politically advantageous bipartisan strategies? ... Matt recites his poem "'Twas the Night before Trump's Mess" ...