Antonia Ferrier

Antonia Ferrier, a veteran communications strategist with experience working for notable GOP lawmakers including Mitch McConnell, discusses the shifting dynamics of U.S.-Israel relations amid rising humanitarian concerns in Gaza. She highlights Trump's unusual pressure on Netanyahu regarding starvation in the region and the emerging calls for Palestinian statehood by global leaders. The conversation also delves into Texas's contentious congressional redistricting efforts and the implications of cultural controversies, including a new Superman film that ignites debates on representation.

Antonia Ferrier, a veteran communication strategist who has advised Republican leaders, joins Elizabeth Brunig, a staff writer for The Atlantic, to dissect the implications of the recent ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ They discuss the decline of compromise in Washington, exacerbated by the MAGA movement and Trump's influence. The conversation also touches on a pivotal Supreme Court ruling that empowers parents to opt out of certain school lessons, raising questions about education rights and the balance between majority and minority viewpoints in a polarized political landscape.

Mo Elleithee, Executive Director at Georgetown's Institute of Politics, and Antonia Ferrier, veteran communications strategist, dive into President Trump's controversial ordering of National Guardsmen to patrol D.C. following a crime surge. They discuss potential motives behind this move and the implications for urban policing. The conversation shifts to Trump’s upcoming negotiations with Putin about Ukraine, raising questions about foreign policy strategies. Lastly, they explore America’s cultural landscape, debating the rise of conservatism and its impact on society.