Tara is joined by Republican political strategist John McLaughlin to discuss the hot-button issues that are fueling Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s poll numbers and guiding their individual campaigns. They take a deep look at the mood of each key swing state, break down strategic differences between the 2020 and 2024 races, and debate RFK Jr.'s possible impact in November.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: John McLaughlin

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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