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The polls are broken, the stakes are unprecedented, and vibes drive the future of American politics.
Every Thursday, political strategist Brian Derrick (founder of Oath) and new media strategist Glennis Meagher (co-founder of Generator Collective) break down the biggest stories in American politics, elections, and culture.
This isn't your standard cable news commentary. Get an insider's look at the US political machine, current news of the week, and the digital strategy shaping our world - delivered with the honesty, insight, and humor of two people who've actually worked in the trenches of US politics.
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Latest Episodes
Rockbridge in Dallas: Inside JD Vance's 2028 Donor Network
Why are Republicans holding a convention in a midterm year? Because it costs $250,000 to sit at a table with Donald Trump. Brian Derrick reads the Dallas price list out loud and explains what the first GOP midterm convention is actually for.
Ed Markey Wins and a USPS Whistleblower Complaint
Your ballot is not cancelled. Sen. Richard Blumenthal released a 20-page complaint describing a rushed September 1 launch, a federal court order standing in the way, and one move that takes you off the list entirely: vote early.An anonym...
Mail-In Voting Panic, Ticketmaster, and Rob Sand's Iowa
Your feed said the midterms are over. Brian Derrick says take a breath. Plus Rob Sand is the favorite to be Iowa's next governor.The Supreme Court's shadow docket order on Donald Trump's mail-in voting executive order launched a thousand...
Angie Nixon Won. Now What?
Angie Nixon was outspent 16 to 1 and won Florida anyway. Brian Derrick breaks down what the establishment missed, and Alaska's Parent Trap problem with two Dan Sullivans on the ballot.Angie Nixon beat Alexander Vindman with 56 percent in...
Steve Kornacki, Five USB Drives, and the Wisconsin Upset
David Crowley beat Francesca Hong by half a point. Peggy Flanagan won Minnesota by 20. Same night, opposite answers about where the party is going.Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley took the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial prima...
Fan Mail
You’ve inspired me to get out and canvas in reno, Nevada this weekend for a two day bus trip with the Harris campaign. I'm skipping out on the pumpkin patch with my toddlers but I know I will regret it if I don’t do my part to protect their futures. I've never done it before but I know it's important work and I'm bringing my mom--also a first time canvasser. Thanks for the motivation and all you do! - Rachel in California.
Sacramento, California
