Elise Stefanik

Elise Stefanik, a U.S. Congresswoman from New York, joins to announce her campaign for governor. She discusses the challenges Republicans face heading into 2026, highlighting recent polling and off-year losses. Stefanik emphasizes her focus on fighting woke policies, enhancing safety, and improving affordability in New York. The conversation touches on the political fallout from Nancy Pelosi's retirement, the internal conflicts within the GOP, and the strategies needed to engage lower-propensity voters, including disaffected Democrats and independents.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump share their contrasting visions for America as they vie for votes in the 2024 election. Elise Stefanik discusses the political climate and Trump's campaign dynamics. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlights last-minute strategies to sway voters in critical states. Scott MacFarlane provides insights on key races, while Ed O'Keefe analyzes paths to victory. LaTosha Brown emphasizes the importance of engaging Black voters, a pivotal demographic that could shape the election's outcome.

In this discussion, political commentator Michael Tracey shares insights from post-VP debate interviews, while Rep. Jasmine Crockett addresses the complexities of military funding against the backdrop of political tensions. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison discusses intra-party dynamics, and Howard Lutnick provides a Republican perspective on foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel and Ukraine. Elise Stefanik counters with views on free speech, emphasizing the need to dissect censorship arguments in today’s political landscape, all while Julian Assange's status as a political prisoner is scrutinized.