Susan Del Percio (MSNBC political analyst and crisis communications expert) and Frank Sadler (Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:

(01:44) Republicans window shopping for a Trump alternative  

(18:36) Why divided government is more productive than you’d think

(34:40) The federal government failing to follow conflict of interest laws and the shifting dynamics in congress on the issue

[Politicology+ Subscribers Only] The World Cup, the Iranian Soccer team’s protest, and the challenges when businesses work with oppressive regimes

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