In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the midterm convention republicans are holding in Texas, Trump’s refusal to sign the housing bill—and why it will become law anyway—and end with rulings on the American economy. 

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I look ahead to the rest of 2026, then pivot to the President’s blocking of the new bipartisan housing bill passed by congress. Then, end with an optimistic note about the war in Ukraine. 

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest with the Iran deal, JD Vance’s comments on Israel and the fall of UK PM Keir Starmer — and what our own leaders can learn from it. 

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest on a peace deal in Iran, the election results in Maine’s Senate primary and California’s gubernatorial primary. Lastly, I conclude with social security changes (not) proposed to Speaker Johnson and the next British PM, likely to take office within a few weeks.  

New York Times Article:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/business/energy-environment/iran-war-oil-reserves.html

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the implications of the bombshell out of Maine’s US Senate race, economic news, and some of the latest on Capitol Hill and the race for governor of California. 

Federal Reserve April 2026 report: 

https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/labor-force-growth-breakeven-employment-and-potential-gdp-growth-20260402.html

Fox Business: 

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/top-ceos-brace-downturn-warn-us-economy-worsen-in-next-6-months

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, Joe returns to the show to discuss redistricting, the Texas senate primary runoff, and the rest of the midterm elections. 

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss a theory as to why President Trump is so unpopular, the report the DNC released about the 2024 election, and two upcoming primaries to watch out for. 

2024 Election Autopsy:

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/politics/read-full-dnc-2024-autopsy-cnn

May 2026 Pew Research Polling into President Trump:

https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/05/11/americans-see-health-care-costs-deficit-inflation-as-big-problems-facing-the-nation/

May 2022 Pew Research Polling into President Biden: 

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/05/12/by-a-wide-margin-americans-view-inflation-as-the-top-problem-facing-the-country-today/

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest economic news after Trump proposes a federal gas tax holiday before moving onto Kevin Warsh’s confirmation to the Federal Reserve last week, the election news out of Louisiana and Trump’s trip to China. 

Atlas Intel Poll I referred to: 

https://cdn.atlasintel.org/faa7f7df-daae-44ca-801b-f25a339d99dc.pdf?_gl=1*w6kxa*_ga*ODgwMDMwNTA0LjE3Nzg1ODYzNzE.*_ga_W78QD5CNP1*czE3Nzg1ODYzNzEkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzg1ODYzNzgkajUzJGwwJGgw

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

*Episode did not go live until 5/17/26, my mistake*

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I begin with some politicians who are going to be picked out of Congress in their own primaries, then shift to economic news and lastly, toward the next British Prime Minister and who that might be. 

Note: Rep. Chuck Edwards is the 5th Representative to be facing ethics investigations. I forgot to mention Ex-Rep Cerfilus-McCormick, who resigned last month. 

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss rationale as to how hostilities have “terminated,” with Iran according to the White House. Then shift to how the government shutdown ended, economic news, and your monthly midterm update. 

Tucker Carlson Regrets Support Trump: 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tucker-carlson-apologizes-role-helping-102220890.html

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW