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On this week’s Substack LIVE conversation, Chris Cillizza and talk about the following topics: — Graham Platner exits the Maine Senate race after serious sexual assault allegations. We dissect why he won the primary anyway and what it says about populist vetting. — In his 11-minute exit video, Platner takes zero responsibility and blames the establishment — Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized si...

On today's podcast, Matt shares his interview on MSNOW's "Way Too Early" about his NOTUS column, "Dear Fellow Conservatives: Stop Conflating Socialism with Communism." Then, he interviews political consultant Tad Devine about his new book, "How the Democrats Screwed Bernie." (Note: This author interview was pre-recorded before the latest Graham Platner scandal...

On today's action-packed podcast, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss: — Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner faces credible rape allegation just weeks after winning the nomination — top Democrats, including Ro Khanna and Elizabeth Warren, are calling on him to drop out. — How this spectacular and predictable collapse could change the battle for Senate control — Democrats’ dilemma: Can th...

During this week's LIVE conversation, Chris Cillizza and Matt discuss: — Colorado shocker: 29-year-old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros (lawyer turned barista) defeats 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette — New York results: Multiple DSA-aligned candidates knock off Democratic incumbents — what it really means — The rise of young, outsider, often immigrant or minority Democratic Socialists — is thi...

On today's podcast conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt cover a lot of ground this morning, including: — Trump’s botched 250th anniversary events: Embarrassingly low attendance at the “Great American State Fair” (TMZ empty-field footage), reflecting pond fiasco, and shrinking celebrations after Trump seized control from prior Smithsonian plans. — Supreme Court decisions: Major expansion of pre...

New bombshell reporting reveals former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was receiving detailed policy directives from her spiritual guru Chris Butler and the Science of Identity Foundation while serving in Congress — and she followed them closely. In this episode, Bill Scher and Matt break down the disturbing implications now that she served as DNI, Trump’s chaotic handling of Secti...

Trump is treating a murky reflecting pool like a national emergency — and Dana Milbank says it’s the perfect symbol for his entire presidency. In this wide-ranging conversation, NOTUS columnist and Washington Post veteran Dana Milbank joins Matt to discuss: — The hilarious (and telling) Reflecting Pool "vandalism" saga, Trump’s builder ego, no-bid contracts, and blame-shifting — Why this...

On this week’s Substack LIVE conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss: — Taxpayers foot some of the bill for Trump's event. — UFC fighter Josh Hokit thanks Jesus then declares “Michelle Obama is a man” as Trump and Joe Rogan smile — The desecration of sacred ground: motorcycles, cage fights, and Trump Coins grift at America’s 250th — Trump’s “deal” with Iran: No denuclearization, massive s...

On today's podcast, Chris Cillizza and Matt discuss: — Oysterman Graham Platner wins Maine’s Senate primary with 73% — why this is a neutral-to-good night for him, but still a huge risk for Democrats vs. incumbent Sen. Susan Collins — Rep. Nancy Mace finishes near last in South Carolina governor primary after pushing Epstein files — Trump revenge and whether she now joins the YOLO caucus. — Se...

On this week’s podcast conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt cover a lot of ground, including: — — Pete Hegseth’s disastrous D-Day speech attacking Europe and comparing migrants to Allied invasion. — Why even MAGA allies are furious over the Pentagon’s new attack on Mormons — Trump tells Netanyahu “I call the shots” — is the bromance collapsing? — Inside Trump’s angry, rambling 'Meet the Press&...

Chris Cillizza and Matt are back to unpack the results of the latest round of primary elections (in California, Iowa, New Jersey, and more!). On today's pod, they discuss: — Iowa: Josh Turek (Paralympian with an incredible backstory) wins big — and now has a real shot at flipping a Senate seat! — Rob Sand emerges as Democrats’ strongest Iowa gubernatorial candidate in decades — Anti-incumbent...

On today's "DMZ" podcast conversation, Washington Monthly’s Bill Scher and Matt break down the chaotic Maine Democratic Senate primary one week before voters decide. Graham Platner has weathered wave after wave of scandals — old Reddit posts mocking a wounded soldier, sexting on a sketchy app, defensive ambush interviews, and more — yet polls have held. With ranked-choice voting and...

On this week's podcast discussion, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss: — Trump’s shocking transformation of the White House into a gladiatorial arena with a giant UFC-style cage for the 250th anniversary — The symbolism of the pristine vs. ruined White House and what it says about America’s cultural decline — Musical artists bail on Trump’s “Great American State Fair” — now replaced by a full MAGA...

The Atlantic’s David Frum helps Matt unpack the biggest political stories of the week under Trump’s second term — from shaky foreign policy wins to domestic self-inflicted wounds. During this conversation, David and Matt cover a TON of ground, including: — Trump’s tentative Iran deal and the Strait of Hormuz: Why Frum says the U.S. has already lost strategic dominance and Iran remains in control —...

On this week’s Substack LIVE conversation with Chris Cillizza, Matt and Chris discuss: — Ken Paxton’s massive landslide victory over longtime Senator John Cornyn — Why even early vote numbers signaled a total rout for the incumbent — The power — and limits — of Trump’s endorsement in delivering a BLOWOUT — Ken Paxton’s long list of scandals, impeachment, affair allegations, and why none of it matt...

During today's conversation with New York Times columnist David French, Matt and David discuss: — Trump’s Iran Limbo & Defensive Strikes: David breaks down the chaos in Iran, Trump’s desire to “declare victory and go home,” failed negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, recent U.S. strikes in southern Iran, and why this represents historic levels of foreign policy incompetence. — Texas Sen...

On this week’s DMZ, Bill Scher and I discuss the current state of American politics, including the following: — The DNC’s much-hyped post-2024 “autopsy” report, why it flopped, and Ken Martin’s struggles as DNC Chair — What actually caused the 2024 Democratic loss: inflation messaging failures, Biden’s age, and the late substitution of Kamala Harris — Trump’s rapidly sinking approval ratings (now...

Are data centers the devil? On this episode, Matt welcomes land-use expert and County Commissioner for Jefferson County, West Virginia, Cara Keys to unpack the truth behind their impact on our communities. Data centers are popping up everywhere, and with them come mixed feelings. On one hand, they bring jobs and revenue; on the other, they raise concerns about noise, energy consumption, and commun...

On today's podcast, Chris Cillizza and Matt break down the biggest political stories of the week: the death of principled conservatism in the Republican Party, Trump’s tightening grip, and another jaw-dropping self-dealing scandal that keeps flying under the radar. Topics Discussed: — Thomas Massie’s decisive loss in Kentucky — Why Massie lost, and what one town hall exchange with a Trump vote...

Highly regarded political strategist and commentator Simon Rosenberg (who writes at the "Hopium Chronicles" Substack) joins Matt to break down the latest polling — and why Dems are suddenly in a strong position heading into the 2026 midterms. Topics discussed: — Why the generic congressional ballot is finally breaking hard for Democrats — the “loosened vote” phenomenon explained — Senate...

On this week's Substack LIVE, Charlie Sykes and Matt discussed: — A SHOCKING NEW NYT-Siena Poll: Trump’s approval sinks into the 30s, while Democrats surge to D+11 on the generic congressional ballot — the clearest sign yet of a potential midterm bloodbath — Gerrymandering Backfire?: Republicans thought they drew safe maps… this poll suggests their own maps could explode in a big Democratic wa...

On today’s Substack Live, Matt sits down with Bill Scher of Washington Monthly for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest political stories of the week. Key Topics Covered: — Trump’s Meeting with Xi in China and Taiwan Policy Shift: Trump says he discussed U.S. arms sales with Xi ‘In great detail’ — Michigan Senate Primary Meltdown: “Polls show the three-way slugfest between Abdul El-Sayed, Mall...

Matt Lewis sits down with Matt Beat (Mr. Beat) — former history & civics teacher, 1M+ subscriber YouTuber, and passionate advocate for fixing American democracy. In this wide-ranging conversation, Mr. Beat shares the wild story of how MrBeast discovered him because of their similar names, their collaboration on a YouTube history video, and how he went from making silly classroom songs about th...

On this week’s Substack LIVE, Chris Cillizza and Matt break down the biggest political developments of the week — and why (despite recent developments!) 2026 is actually looking better for Democrats. Here’s what they covered: — Nebraska Democratic Primary: Cindy Burbank crushes the primary and immediately drops out to clear the path for independent Dan Osborne — dramatically expanding the Senate m...

On this week’s Substack LIVE conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss: — Charlie’s Suspension from X/Twitter: Charlie details being locked out after criticizing Elon Musk’s racist and antisemitic posts, with his pre-2024 election history erased. — Cultural Satire Mirroring Reality: Charlie is seeing strong parallels between Trump and Homelander from The Boys TV show. — Trump’s Distracted Narci...