Politicology The Year Ahead—The Weekly
Jan 10, 2026
Join political powerhouse Mike Madrid, a Latino politics expert, alongside veteran strategist Lucy Caldwell, geopolitical analyst Hagar Chemali, and crisis communications guru Susan Del Percio. They explore the seismic shifts set to shape 2026, from the need for uncomfortable political alliances to the Supreme Court's influence on party dynamics. With discussions on institutional transformation, economic risks, and the erosion of democratic norms, this panel unpacks the urgent issues facing the political landscape. Tune in for insightful predictions and calls for bold reforms!
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A Year Of Institutional Transformation
- 2026 will be a year of institutional transformation rather than small changes.
- Mike Madrid expects these shifts to culminate politically around the November midterms.
Rethink Coalitions To Fight Authoritarianism
- Lucy Caldwell argues Democrats must abandon outdated paradigms to counter rising authoritarianism.
- She urges building nontraditional alliances across ideological divides to unite an anti‑MAGA majority.
Supreme Court And Party Infighting
- Susan Del Percio predicts the Supreme Court will shape constitutional and political outcomes in 2026.
- She expects intra-party fights and media battles to intensify around primaries and ideological market share.
