Nate Brady and Mike Smith open by discussing the day after the 2025 election, celebrating Zoran Mamdani's victory as the "mayor of America" in New York City with approximately 50% to 41-42% over Cuomo, confirming a mandate for progressive policies like rent freezes. They analyze Spanberger's historic win as Virginia's first female governor, flipping the state from red to blue, along with Jay Jones' close victory in the Virginia Attorney General race despite a text message scandal. The hosts highlight Democratic victories across Mississippi, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, including flipping seats to break supermajorities and rejecting GOP-backed voter ID requirements in Maine. They discuss California's Proposition 50 for redistricting maps, which Mike notes could gain five Democrat seats and lock Gavin Newsom in as a frontrunner for 2028. The conversation shifts to the election being a referendum on Donald Trump, with polls showing him underwater on almost every issue except immigration, and the significant swing of Latino voters toward Democrats. They examine the anti-Trump sentiment evident in Virginia and New Jersey, the government shutdown's impact, and the GOP's attempts to downplay results. Mike and Nate discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene distancing herself from MAGA, the movement's lack of positive outcomes, and potential voter turnout fall-off in a post-Trump era. They critique the White House's $300 million golden ballroom plans while people lose SNAP benefits, and debate Democratic strategies for reopening the government. The episode concludes with excitement about new electoral maps, the "Mamdanii effect" for progressive candidates, improved polling accuracy, and the potential for a blue wave in the midterms if the Democratic establishment fully supports progressive movements.