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Trump’s Own Voters Are Uneasy With His Second Term (w/ Margie Omero) | The Focus Group
Political PollingVoter SentimentTrump Regrettors

Trump’s Own Voters Are Uneasy With His Second Term (w/ Margie Omero) | The Focus Group

Focus group data reveals a growing segment of Trump's 2024 voters express regret and disappointment, driven by economic concerns, unfulfilled promises, and the handling of the Epstein files, while Democrats show surprising shifts in views on personal safety and institutional trust.

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Is a Blue Wave Coming in November? (w/ Dave Wasserman) | Mona Charen Show
2026 Midterm ElectionsPolitical ForecastingHouse of Representatives

Is a Blue Wave Coming in November? (w/ Dave Wasserman) | Mona Charen Show

Dave Wasserman, an editor at the Cook Political Report, analyzes why the 2026 midterm elections will not replicate the 'blue wave' of 2018, citing shifts in the political landscape, economic factors, and strategic differences.

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Global Investors Are Quietly Dumping U.S. Assets
US EconomyConsumer ConfidenceLayoffs

Global Investors Are Quietly Dumping U.S. Assets

The US economy, while not a 'hellscape,' is underperforming, marked by low consumer confidence, significant layoffs across diverse sectors, and a growing 'sell America' trend among global investors due to political instability and an unpredictable trade policy.

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Trump’s “Economy” Speech Went off the Rails
US EconomyDonald TrumpEconomic Policy

Trump’s “Economy” Speech Went off the Rails

An economist dissects Donald Trump's Detroit Economic Club speech, revealing how his economic claims are misleading and his proposed policies are either illegal, ineffective, or counterproductive to affordability.

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Debunking MAGA Myths about the Economy (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Mona Charen Show
EconomicsTrade PolicyTariffs

Debunking MAGA Myths about the Economy (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Mona Charen Show

This episode dissects common MAGA economic claims, revealing how policies like tariffs and political interference in the Federal Reserve actively harm US manufacturing, agriculture, and overall economic stability, often exacerbating the very problems they claim to solve.

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