Power, Policy & Progress With Madison Maynard

Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race has been thrown into complete chaos. In this mini-podcast episode, Madison Maynard reacts to the late-breaking news that Democratic nominee Graham Platner has officially suspended his campaign following a devastating accusation of sexual assault. We play and break down Platner’s angry video statement, where he vehemently denies the rape allegation and instead l...

As the U.S. marks its 250th Independence Day, Madison Maynard and guest Cameron Phillips breaks down a week of political chaos in Washington. Capitol Hill Standoff: Masked white nationalists march through local D.C. neighborhoods during the holiday weekend, exposing the country's deepening internal fractures. A Campaign in Ruins: Maine's progressive Senate nominee Graham Platner faces tota...

Heading into America’s milestone 250th birthday, Power, Policy & Progress tracks a nation deeply divided over its own identity, politics, and role in the world. Host Madison Maynard and guest Cameron Phillips react to Megyn Kelly’s latest explosive, racially charged rhetoric targeting Haitian immigrants, exposing the dark underbelly of the modern conservative media landscape. Then, we dive int...

In this episode of Power, Policy & Progress , we map the seismic ideological shifts upending both major political parties ahead of the midterms. From a progressive democratic socialist sweep in New York City to a dead-heat Senate race in deep-red Texas, the traditional Washington consensus is collapsing. We break down the data behind a brewing "moral Catch-22" for voters in Maine, ex...

In this episode of Power, Policy & Progress , host Madison Maynard breaks down a seismic week in American politics that completely upends the traditional playbooks for both major parties. First, we go inside the June 2026 New York primary elections, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a hyper-disciplined progressive ground game orchestrated a stunning clean sweep of marquee congressional races. We...

A forward-looking episode of Power, Policy & Progress unpacking the early data, major primary polling shakeups, and prediction markets defining a wide-open 2028 presidential landscape. We break down the frontrunners, the dark horses, and the hidden voter trends that will decide the next era of leadership. Joining the conversation is special guest Elijah Spencer, who brings his unique perspecti...

A forward-looking episode of Power, Policy & Progress with Madison Maynard unpacking the early data, major primary polling shakeups, and prediction markets defining a wide-open 2028 presidential landscape. We break down the frontrunners, the dark horses, and the hidden voter trends that will decide the next era of leadership. Joining the conversation is special guest Elijah Spencer, who brings...

On Power, Policy & Progress , host Madison Maynard breaks down the major developments reshaping the political landscape. We analyze the leaked "Islamabad Memorandum"—the Trump administration's controversial preliminary peace deal with Iran and its $300 billion reconstruction plan. On the domestic front, we cover Georgia's split primary runoffs, new Southern voting maps disman...

In this episode of Power, Policy & Progress, we break down the biggest stories shaping politics and global affairs. We begin with a preliminary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran after nearly four months of war and examine what it could mean for regional stability and global oil markets. Back home, new polling suggests President Donald Trump may be losing support among whit...

In this episode of Power, Policy & Progress , host Madison Maynard explores the political, media, and legal stories shaping headlines across the country. We begin in Maine, where Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner emerged from a contentious primary and now faces Republican Senator Susan Collins in one of the nation's most closely watched races. We also examine California's gubern...

In the debut episode of Power, Policy & Progress , host Madison Maynard breaks down the biggest political stories shaping America today. From recent midterm primaries and the impact of President Trump's endorsements to California's governor and Los Angeles mayoral races, Madison analyzes the key developments voters need to know. She also examines the controversy surrounding Maine Democ...

Welcome to the teaser episode of Power, Policy & Progress! In this preview, you'll get an inside look at the podcast's focus on the biggest political headlines, elections, policy debates, and issues shaping America today. Join Madison Maynard as she breaks down the news, offers analysis from a Gen Z perspective, and explores how politics impacts our daily lives