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Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode. 

(01:05) The Bannon Line and how the dynamics of this cycle are different from 2020

(09:00) Why the traditional political spectrum isn’t a useful framework and the rise of populism

(17:50) The Fairness Doctrine and the impact of its Removal

(25:25) The debate over whether Biden should debate Trump 

(30:46) Trump’s takeover of the RNC 

(41:31) The Republican Party’s brand 

(46:26) Authoritarian Reactionary Christians in American Politics 

(50:02) The loss of focus on Community 

(1:03:00) The threat of Religious Nationalism

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This week, we look at Trump taking Truth Social public, the ISIS terrorist attack in Moscow, and why you weren’t crazy about how bad inflation was

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 

Al Cárdenas (Advisor to Presidents Regan and George H.W. Bush)

Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)

Segments this week:

(02:50) Truth Social Goes Public

(17:00) ISIS attack in Moscow

(36:24) Inflation was bad, you’re not crazy

[Politicology+] Ronna McDaniel and the MSNBC  On-Air Uproar

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Segment 1: 

CNN - Trump bond lowered to $175 million as he appeals civil fraud judgement in New York | CNN Politics

Axios - Truth Social faces harsh reality as a public company

Time Magazine - Why Is Trump's Truth Social Worth Billions? Experts Have Theories

Segment 2: 

Radio Free Europe - Putin Blames 'Radical Islamists' For Concert Massacre, But Still Points To Ukraine, U.S.

USA Today - ISIS behind brutal Moscow terror attack, France tells Russia, as Kremlin points to Ukraine

AP - US gave advance notice of Moscow attack. What is 'duty to warn'? | AP News

Segment 3:

The Bulwark - Harvard Economists Confirm You’re Not Crazy: Inflation Was Really Bad

(From March 8) Bloomberg - Biden Bets Fed Will Cut Rates Soon as He Pledges Housing Help - Bloomberg

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How do you win campaigns in a world awash with lies? And why do candidates and campaigns struggle to “use their normal brains” when those lies happen to start online? 

In the second episode of this two-part conversation, join host Ron Steslow, Mike Madrid, and Sasha Issemberg to discuss the way Democratic political campaigns are adjusting to the challenges of the new information landscape, as Sasha’s reveals in his new book The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age.

In part 2:

(01:53) What strategists learned about combating disinformation from foreign campaigns 

(06:30) How a Brazilian candidate turned a lie about him into a branding opportunity 

(17:50)How the Supreme Court in Brazil tried to fight disinformation 

(30:00) Who gets to decide what’s a lie online? 

(38:17) The use of AI in campaigns and disinformation

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This week, we look at Tuesday’s election results and the warning signs for Trump, whether the impeachment inquiry is backfiring on Republicans, and how to talk about “Christian Nationalism”

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 

Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)

Susan Del Percio  (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) 

Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Education, and Politics at Third Way)

Segments this week:

(02:27) Trump’s base weakness

(19:00) Impeachment 

(31:41) “Christian Nationalism”

[Politicology+] Should Biden debate Trump? 

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Segment 1: 

Axios - Trump wins Arizona primary, but Haley takes nearly 19% of the vote - Axios Phoenix

The Guardian - Trump predicts ‘bloodbath’ if he loses election and claims ‘Biden beat Obama’

CNN - Pence says he ‘cannot in good conscience’ endorse Trump | CNN Politics

USA Today - Mike Pence accuses Donald Trump of 'walking away' from the Constitution after refusing to endorse him

Segment 2: 

Religion in Public - Christian Nationalism is Both Smear and Savior to Many Christians

Matt Taylor Thread on “Smear and Savior” 

Matt Taylor Thread on Dusty Deevers speech 

Segment 3:

Axios - Shouting, accusations, a mask: GOP's Hunter Biden hearing erupts into bickering

NBC News - Lev Parnas, ex-Giuliani associate, testified allegations against Bidens are false and 'spread by the Kremlin'

Reuters - Democratic lawmaker dons Putin mask, mocks Republicans at Biden impeachment hearing | Reuters

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This week, we dive into the nuances of Georgia’s Republican primary, No Labels pushing forward with their plan to draft a presidential candidate, and Donald Trump’s takeover at the RNC

Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel: 

Greg Bluestein (Politics Reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)

Segments this week:

(02:14) The Georgia primary 

(12:25) No Labels

(34:34) The RNC Purge

[Politicology+] Congress's latest push to ban TikTok

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Segment 1: 

The Hill - Haley gets 77K votes in Georgia GOP primary after dropping out of race | The Hill

AJC - PG A.M.: Takeaways from Georgia’s presidential primaries

ABC News - Judge throws out 6 counts of Trump's Georgia election interference indictment - ABC News

NYT - For This Rookie Judge, a Pivotal Decision Looms in the Georgia Trump Case - The New York Times

Segment 2: 

WSJ - No Labels Is Expected to Push Ahead With ‘Unity’ Presidential Ticket - WSJ

WSJ - No Labels Considering Georgia Republican Geoff Duncan to Lead ‘Unity’ Presidential Ticket - WSJ

Segment 3:

Politico - RNC installs new leadership as Trump tightens hold on GOP - POLITICO

NYT - Election Updates: Big cuts after Trump’s R.N.C. takeover; Biden goes on offensive. - The New York Times

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Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition.

“Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win.

But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party.

But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today?

With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities?

And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base?

In the second part of this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes.

In part 2:

(01:06 ) The shift towards identity politics and how it’s changing the party’s approach to race and civil rights

(08:40) Radical approaches to transgender rights

(16:50) The change in environmental policy from responsible stewardship to the more extreme positions of the Green New Deal

(41:14) The rise in independent voters, what it really means, and how it should impact political strategy

(45:45) Whether it’s even possible for structural reforms in our political system to improve the health of our democracy

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With the presidential nominations locked up after Super Tuesday, Joe Biden kicked off his 2024 campaign in earnest at his “defiant” State of the Union address. 

Also: the Super Tuesday results, Nikki Haley bowing out of the primary and the fight for her supporters. 

Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel: 

Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP)

Alex Thompson (National Political Correspondent for Axios)

Segments this week:

(01:50) Joe Biden’s State of the Union address

(30:20) Super Tuesday results, Haley dropping out, and Trump’s move to purify the Republican party

[Politicology+] Katie Porter claims the California Senate Primary was “rigged by Billionaires”  

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Segment 1: 

The White House - President Biden's State of the Union Address

NY Times - 5 Takeaways From Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address - The New York Times

Yahoo Finance - What Biden gets wrong about 'price gouging' and 'corporate greed'

AP - Fact Focus: Claims Biden administration is secretly flying migrants into the country are unfounded | AP News

Segment 2: 

NY Times - 5 Takeaways From Super Tuesday: Trump Wins and Haley Exits - The New York Times

The Bulwark - Nikki Haley Has Chosen to Be a Tool for Authoritarianism.

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Over two decades ago, Ruy Teixeira predicted that America was on its way to a bright blue future, thanks to an inevitable demographic shift that would deliver the Party a dominant, durable political coalition.

“Demography is destiny” became the mantra of the Democratic Party—proven out by Obama’s decisive 2008 electoral college win.

But then, in 2016, Trump upended that coalition, and, consequently, anti-Trumpism naturally became a defining feature of the Democratic Party.

But—beyond its opposition to Trump—what does the Democratic Party stand for today?

With the Republican Party infected with extremism and so embarrassingly unable to govern, why aren’t Democrats winning sustainable majorities?

And why is the Democratic party still losing ground with some of the core parts of its base?

In this two-part conversation, former Center for American Progress senior fellow Ruy Teixeira joins Ron Steslow to discuss his new book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes.

In part 1:

(01:50 ) Ruy’s background

(05:00) How the Democrats became the party of the elites 

(10:10)The impact of the 2016 election 

(23:23) The importance of working class voters in the Democratic party’s victories 

(30:20) The party’s increasingly liberal stance on immigration 

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What will the protest votes in Michigan mean for the Biden campaign? What major Trump weakness did we see in his 20-point win in South Carolina? 

Joining Ron Steslow on week’s panel: 

Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) 

Anthony York (Fmr. Senior Communications Advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom) 

Segments this week:

(02:30) Did the “uncommitted” protest vote against Biden in Michigan backfire? 

(13:03) The Republican Primary in South Carolina, what it means for Haley, and Trump’s weaknesses with Republicans

(30:00) Crosspressure on IVF and reproductive rights vs border security and immigration 

[Politicology+] The bipartisan crypto SuperPAC targeting Katie Porter in the California Senate Primary and the partisan realignment on Wall Street

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Segment 1: 

Detroit Free Press - 'Uncommitted' Michigan primary vote results: What happens next for Biden, campaign

NPR - The push to vote 'uncommitted' to Biden in Michigan exceeds goal

NYT - Hamas Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal, Dashing Biden’s Hopes of Near Term Deal - The New York Times

Segment 2: 

Politico - Takeaways from Trump's thumping of Haley in South Carolina - POLITICO

ABC News - Nikki Haley argues Trump not getting 40% of primary voters is clue he'd lose to Biden - ABC News

Axios - “Suicide for our country”: Nikki Haley goes scorched earth on Trump

AP - Trump calls himself a ‘proud political dissident’ in CPAC speech

Segment 3: 

Axios - Scoop: House Democrats plan barrage against GOP on IVF

Politico - Alabama said frozen embryos are kids. The GOP isn’t sure what to do about it. - POLITICO

Politico - Senate GOP poised to block IVF protection bill - POLITICO

NYT - Arrest of Migrant in Georgia Killing Turns City Into Latest Battleground on Immigration - The New York Times

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Have you ever thought about what it means to be anonymous? 

Have you considered what it means that you can walk down the street or go to the grocery store or out to dinner without someone you’ve never met knowing your name, everything you’ve posted online, or your political leanings?

Or when you go on a first date with someone, they’d walk in knowing your dating history, your political affiliations, your credit score or what groceries you buy?

Advancements in facial recognition and a secretive startup could end privacy as we know it. 

In this two-part conversation, New York Times Tech Reporter Kashmir Hill joins host Ron Steslow to discuss privacy, anonymity, facial recognition software and her book Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup’s Quest to End Privacy as We Know It.

In part 2:

(01:40) “Technical sweetness” and the lack of ethical considerations by the people building these new technologies 

(12:30) Privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe 

(15:24) The trend of law enforcement agencies skirting constitutional protections by buying information from private companies.

(27:20) Balancing security and privacy in the age of ubiquitous surveillance

(30:50) What the future of privacy might look like 

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