Samuel Benson

Samuel Benson, a national politics reporter at Politico, joins Adam Wren to explore the deep fractures within the Democratic Party as Senator Elissa Slotkin embarks on a nationwide listening tour to win back disillusioned voters. They discuss the absence of strong Democratic leadership and Slotkin's emerging role, along with the unpredictable landscape of the 2028 presidential race. Benson also highlights how local races are increasingly focused on affordability, moving away from anti-Trump narratives, and examines Nevada's shifting political scene.