Pod Save America Is JD Vance the Republican Front-Runner?
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Dec 30, 2025 The hosts dive into the midterms and speculate on the 2028 election landscape. They brainstorm Republican messaging around affordability while playfully discussing the implications of RFK Jr. on public health. The panel humorously debates J.D. Vance's viability as a nominee and reflects on their previous predictions regarding Trump's administration. Light-hearted segments include a funny discussion on fonts and Lovett's reality TV ambitions, topped off with personal resolutions and favorite books of the year.
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Counter Affordability With Disqualification Tactics
- If Republicans face an affordability narrative, run negatives tying Democrats to past unpopular economic conditions.
- Emphasize small gains and ask for more time rather than promising radical change.
Policy Choices Can Cause Long-Term Scientific Damage
- RFK Jr.'s policy moves produced measurable public-health and research setbacks.
- Some damage is reversible, but research delays and lost talent have long-term costs.
Age Is A Media Concern, Not Always A Campaign Weapon
- The panel sees Trump's age and cognitive decline as a limited political attack with mixed utility.
- Media should still investigate leaders' health, but it's not always an effective campaign message.
