Isaac Arnsdorf

Isaac Arnsdorf, Senior White House reporter for The Washington Post, and Marianne LeVine, National political reporter covering immigration, discuss Trump's executive actions during his second term's first week. They explore the immediate effects on immigration policy, including troop deployments and mass deportations. The conversation highlights the muted Republican response to Trump's pardons of January 6 rioters, revealing rifts within the party and contrasting these actions with Biden's approach, shedding light on the implications for political accountability.

Isaac Arnsdorf, a national political reporter for The Washington Post and author of "Finish What We Started: The MAGA Movement's Ground War to End Democracy," joins to share insights on the MAGA movement's longevity and Bannon's strategies. The discussion dives into OpenAI's looming legal battles and Paramount's merger challenges with Skydance Media, highlighting shareholder concerns and corporate tactics. The show also touches on Meta's controversial political content restrictions and the evolving political landscape in America.

Abby Phillip, CNN anchor, and Isaac Arnsdorf, political reporter, join Kristen Soltis Anderson, a Republican pollster, and Mike Madrid, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, to discuss Trump's potential second term. They analyze the factors behind his electoral success, especially among Latino voters and the youth. The panel debates the role of social media in political engagement, the disconnect between Democrats and key voter demographics, and the implications of a shifting political landscape for the future of American democracy.

Isaac Arnsdorf, a politics reporter for The Washington Post, and Sean McCreesh, a features writer for the New York Times Politics Desk, discuss Donald Trump's alarming campaign promises, including recent comments on military action against an 'enemy from within.' They explore how such rhetoric impacts political division and law enforcement. Additionally, they analyze Republican voters' mixed reactions—balancing loyalty and skepticism—toward Trump's radical statements and the potential shifts in policy with like-minded candidates.

Isaac Arnsdorf, a National political reporter for The Washington Post, dives into the NRA's struggle for relevance amidst internal strife and external criticism. He discusses how extreme gun rights groups are challenging the NRA's authority and pushing for a more aggressive stance on gun rights. The conversation also addresses the NRA's dwindling influence after mass shootings and how advocacy around gun control is evolving. Misinformation and conspiracy theories are highlighted as new forces shaping the gun politics narrative.