David Nir, publisher of The Downballot, and Aaron Rupar, publisher of Public Notice, held their monthly live chat on Thursday to share their insights on some of the most important stories in American politics, including:

* Why Donald Trump’s dangerous talk of invading Greenland and Panama shouldn’t distract us from the upcoming fights over his atrocious cabinet nominees

* How Democrats should handle Trump’s deranged lies about the California wildfires, and why a bona fide progressive media is so critical

* Big special election wins for Democrats in Virginia that saw them hold their one-seat majorities in the legislature—and what they might mean for 2025 and 2026

David and Aaron also took a variety of questions from those who participated live.

If you missed the event, you can watch it by clicking above! You can also find a complete transcript.

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