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Dec 6, 2025
In this engaging discussion, guests Patrick Graffini, a political strategist and Substack writer, and Malcolm Kenyatta, a progressive Pennsylvania state representative, tackle pressing political issues. They dive into the Minnesota Medicaid fraud allegations and the implications for Governor Tim Walz's reelection. The panel also evaluates President Biden's campaign strategies and the impact of recent polling trends. Additionally, they assess the intense Netflix-Warner Discovery bidding battle, reflecting on the merging of politics and corporate interests.
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Book: GOP's Multiracial Populist Coalition
- Patrick Graffini described his book Party of the People and its thesis on a multiracial populist GOP coalition.
- He explained how that coalition helped Trump in 2024 and why those voters remain contestable.
Don't Overread Short Poll Dips
- Polling shows a small recent dip in President Trump's approval tied to the government shutdown.
- Patrick Graffini cautions not to overinterpret short-term poll fluctuations without longer trends.
Make Antitrust A Midterm Focus
- Malcolm Kenyatta recommends focusing on breaking up corporate consolidation to lower prices and boost competition.
- He positions stronger antitrust scrutiny as a concrete affordability measure Democrats should promote.
