Bruce kicks things off with a sharp critique of mainstream media coverage surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He then breaks down new polling and field data suggesting that cracks are forming within the MAGA movement as core voters feel the strain of current policies. Finally, he outlines how Democrats can effectively counter conservative label-dropping by keeping the focus on popular, concrete economic issues.

Bruce examines the Minnesota US Senate race between Flanagan and Craig, why MAGA will largely never admit they’re wrong, and why Democraic candidates should oppose data centers.

More signs of authoriatarianism in the US; Trump and team trying to hide bad economic news; ICE killings in Texas and Maine.

This week Bruce details the 1776 grievances outlined in the Declaration of Independence that Trump is violating now, the Supreme Court shadow docket, and how Congress was meant to be the strongest of the three branches of government.

Get ready to unpack the dizzying wave of late-June Supreme Court rulings that are fundamentally shifting the balance of power in Washington. Bruce breaks down the most alarming conservative decisions, from gutting birthright citizenship to giving the President unprecedented authority to fire independent agency heads. We also wrap up on a hopeful progressive note by celebrating a massive, grassroots primary upset by a 29-year-old Democratic Socialist in Colorado!

This week Bruce talks about how Republican policies hurt everyone, including their own eager voters, the continued erosion of democracy under Trump, and a big night for Democratic Socialist candidates on Tuesday’s election night.

Bruce commemorates his 100th episode this week by discussing the Iran “deal”, the increase in wealth inequality, and how Medicare for All could lower our tax burdens overall.

Bruce outlines more war crimes with the US returning to attacking boats in the Caribbean, how the Supreme Court allowed Alabama to cancel an election that was already in progress to redo it with new gerrymandered maps, and how dangerously close we are getting to corporations having voting rights.

Ever wonder what actually goes on behind the scenes of your local school board or what those levy referendums on your ballot really mean? Bruce Klopfleisch sits down with Eastern Carver County school board member Ellie Krug to demystify the crucial role these boards play in shaping our communities and bridging achievement gaps. From balancing tight budgets to handling intense public comment sessions, Ellie shares her firsthand experiences and explains why keeping local schools strong is a win for everyone.

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This week Bruce examines Democrats letting down their base, ultra-wealthy people fighting against paying more taxes with a focus on Jeff Bezos. and how there is still no exit strategy to end the Iran war.