Marc Short

Marc Short, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence, shares candid insights from the Trump administration. He likens current political events to a Groundhog Day scenario, particularly the deployment of National Guard troops in California. Short discusses working with Stephen Miller and speculates on Mike Pence's future moves. The conversation also covers the GOP's evolving identity in a post-Trump world, the implications of the national debt, and both cultural and economic tensions within the party. Plus, there's a peek at upcoming primaries!

Alexander Vindman, former NSC Director of European Affairs and whistleblower on Trump's Ukraine policy, shares insights from his book, "The Folly of Realism," discussing the critical need for consistent U.S. support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. Mary T. Bassett highlights alarming vaccination skepticism in the U.S. and calls for urgent public health reform. Marc Short offers an inside perspective on trade policies during the Trump administration, while J.D. Vance weighs in on the controversial Ukraine policy, complicating the discussion on U.S. foreign relations.

Marc Short, former Chief of Staff for Mike Pence, shares insights from his pivotal role in passing the tax bill during Trump’s presidency. He discusses the current landscape of tax negotiations, particularly the contentious SALT provisions affecting taxpayers in blue states. Short critiques the unequal benefits in the tax system and emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility. He also contrasts the foreign policy approaches of the Biden and Trump administrations, addressing implications of potential isolationism on global relationships.

Political commentator Daniella Diaz, political analyst Chuck Rocha, and political strategist Marc Short join the discussion on recent events like Michael Cohen's trial, the Iran helicopter crash, and the halted Guantanamo detainee transfer. They also explore the political turmoil in Israel, the succession for Iran's next Supreme Leader, and the border security bill debates in Congress.

Guests Betsy Woodruff Swan, Marc Short, and Faiz Shakir discuss tensions at Columbia University, Trump's violation of a gag order, and Florida's abortion ban. Topics include anti-Semitism on campuses, diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, legal proceedings against Trump, and the implications of Florida's new abortion law.