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Is There a Party Left in America That Is in Touch with the American People?

Dan and Shawn look at recent polling and explore whether one party is guilty of being out of touch with the majority of Americans or whether either party is speaking to the majority at all?

By Dan Sally

March 3, 2025

Is There a Party Left in America That Is in Touch with the American People?

NATO, Ukraine, and the Cost of America's 4-Year Foreign Policy

Over the past two weeks, JD Vance blamed European Allies for stifling free speech in their countries, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth blamed them for not spending enough on defense, and President Trump blamed Ukraine for starting Russia's invasion of their country.

By Dan Sally

February 24, 2025

NATO, Ukraine, and the Cost of America's 4-Year Foreign Policy

Beyond Lesser of Two Evils: How Cities Are Reforming Poison Politics

A poll conducted by FairVote in December found that 47% of respondents felt they chose between the lesser of two evils in at least one election last year. What does that say about the state of our democracy? And more importantly, what can be done about it?

By Dan Sally

February 17, 2025

Beyond Lesser of Two Evils: How Cities Are Reforming Poison Politics

The Death of Checks and Balances and The Rise of the Imperial Presidency

In his first three weeks back in office, President Trump has already floated taking control of Gaza, authorized Elon Musk to overhaul the Treasury with college interns, and signed more executive orders than most presidents do in a year. While critics argue he's trampling constitutional limits on pre

By Dan Sally

February 10, 2025

The Death of Checks and Balances and The Rise of the Imperial Presidency

Trump's Spending Freeze: Why Taming the Debt Is So Hard

Last week, the Trump Administration sparked confusion across government agencies with a memo freezing federal funding. The confusion deepened when they rescinded the memo 45 hours later.

By Dan Sally

February 3, 2025

Trump's Spending Freeze: Why Taming the Debt Is So Hard

Trump's First Week: Is This What Voters Asked For?

Trump kicked off his second term touting a mandate from the 49.8% of voters who backed him, using it to rename mountains, declare the U.S. a country with only two genders, and attempt to overturn a constitutional amendment via executive order.

By Dan Sally

January 27, 2025

Trump's First Week: Is This What Voters Asked For?

US vs TikTok: The Politics of Data Privacy and Free Speech

At the time of this recording, a controversial law imposing heavy fines on companies providing access to TikTok was set to take effect, effectively banning the app for US users.

By Dan Sally

January 20, 2025

US vs TikTok: The Politics of Data Privacy and Free Speech

What Happened to the Populist Left?

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, left-wing populism surged with movements like Occupy Wall Street and figures such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Yet, while the MAGA wing fuels right-wing populism’s dominance in the GOP, the populist left has seemingly lost its momen

By Dan Sally

January 13, 2025

Musk's Millions and Germany's Far Right: Can He Buy This Election?

Elon Musk’s weird journey into politics went global last month when he endorsed Germany’s far-right party, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), in an op-ed for Welt am Sonntag. His controversial move sparked backlash from Germany’s center-right leader and led to the resignation of the paper’s editor.

By Dan Sally

January 7, 2025

Musk's Millions and Germany's Far Right: Can He Buy This Election?

GOP vs GOP: Party Fragmentation in the New Congress

Shawn and Dan dive into the fragmentation within both parties, Elon Musk's entrance as a Republican power broker, and a recent poll showing a surprisingly high level of support for Donald Trump among people who voted for Jill Stein.

By Dan Sally

December 23, 2024

GOP vs GOP: Party Fragmentation in the New Congress

The Democratic Identity Crisis: Is the Big Tent Too Small?

After the bruising losses of November, Democrats have begun aiming their pointy fingers at each other. But the real question isn’t whether the party is too progressive or not progressive enough—it’s whether the so-called “Big Tent” can truly hold everyone.

By Dan Sally

December 16, 2024

The Democratic Identity Crisis: Is the Big Tent Too Small?

How to Save America's Vanishing Political Middle

After leading the city's turnaround, Detroit's Democratic Mayor Mike Duggan has opted to launch a bid for governor as an independent rather than enter into a primary race with his fellow Democrats. This is part of a larger trend in America where centrist politicians capable of building coalitions ac

By Dan Sally

December 9, 2024

How to Save America's Vanishing Political Middle