Kadia Goba

Joining the discussion are Kadia Goba, a seasoned politics reporter at Semafor, and David Graham, a staff writer at The Atlantic. They dive into Trump's tumultuous early days in office, exploring his cabinet choices and the fallout from Matt Gaetz's withdrawal. The conversation highlights the GOP's internal conflicts, the challenges of passing legislation, and the complexities of Trump's immigration agenda. They also analyze how loyalty will affect Trump's policies in the unpredictable landscape of Congress.

Ari Berman, a voting rights reporter for Mother Jones, discusses the intricacies of election-related legal battles and access issues. Kadia Goba, a political journalist from Semafor, analyzes voter turnout trends and crucial battleground states. Isaac Saul, founder of the Tangle newsletter, offers nonpartisan insights, emphasizing the importance of understanding mail-in voting dynamics and potential election day surprises. They also tackle misinformation's impact on the electoral process, painting a vivid picture of the tense atmosphere as results unfold.

Ari Berman, a voting rights reporter for Mother Jones, discusses legal challenges to voter access, while Kadia Goba, a political reporter from Semafor, analyzes election dynamics and voter turnout. Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle, provides data-driven insights on potential outcomes. They explore the impact of mail-in voting on election results, the challenges of counting ballots on election night, and the rise of misinformation surrounding voting. Together, they navigate the anxieties of election day and emphasize the importance of reliable news sources in understanding the electoral landscape.

Kadia Goba, a journalist digging into political campaign finances, teams up with Saurav Ghosh from the Campaign Legal Center to dissect George Santos's controversial rise. They discuss the unraveling of Santos's fabrications, tracing financial discrepancies in his campaign filings. With legal troubles brewing, they examine the chaotic fallout from investigations and the implications for transparency in political funding. Goba and Ghosh's insights illuminate the murky world of campaign finance and the strategies that shape electoral narratives.

Semafor reporter Kadia Goba discusses Trump's appeal to Black men, particularly iconic athletes of the 80s. The podcast explores the RNC's focus on appealing to American men via UFC, Hulk Hogan, and the manosphere. Other topics include reactions to the attempted assassination of Trump and the undercurrent of masculinity in media and politics.