This Day 2026 Predictions and Provocations
Jan 4, 2026
As 2026 unfolds, the hosts delve into bold predictions and cultural shifts. They anticipate a lack of a White House UFC fight, citing logistical hurdles. They discuss the waning appeal of MAGA spectacles and predict a Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship. The impact of a prolonged Target boycott on consumer behavior is analyzed, alongside debates on corporate diversity efforts. A brewing backlash against AI and a nostalgic turn towards analog experiences are also forecasted, setting the stage for a transformative year.
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Spectacle Stunts Often Falter
- Large spectacle political stunts often fail because logistics and organization fall short.
- Jody Avirgan argues Trump's proposed White House UFC fight is unlikely to happen due to poor execution and eroding cultural cachet.
MAGA's Cultural Cachet Is Eroding
- The MAGA movement's cultural cachet is eroding even if it remains powerful.
- Jody Avirgan expects that fragmentation will show up through bungled events and failed spectacles during America 250.
A Win Won't Reset Court Perceptions
- Nicole Hemmer predicts the Supreme Court will uphold birthright citizenship in a substantial majority.
- She cautions that such a ruling won't prove the Court isn't radicalized and may be used to polish the Court's image.