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The District: Thunderdome

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Analysis and haymakers on the week's top stories from the editors of The Spectator's world edition.

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Is the joy gone? 10.10.2024 31:19

Ben Domenech and Amber Duke discuss the Kamala Harris media blitz and whether the joy is gone from her 2024 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden exits, Kamala enters, Nancy rules all 22.07.2024 30:19

On yet ANOTHER Emergency edition of Thunderdome, the guys discuss Joe Biden being pushed out of the race as Kamala Harris consolidates her support to replace him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Milwaukee 19.07.2024 19:42

Matt McDonald and Amber Duke share their thoughts on a wild GOP convention week in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Biden right the ship? 12.07.2024 53:44

On a special edition of Thunderdome, the guys discuss the flailing Biden campaign and who Trump should pick as his veep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fallout edition 09.05.2024 35:38

In a special edition of Thunderdome, the Spectator crew talks about the surprise hit Amazon show Fallout and what we can learn from the post-apocalyptic wasteland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How bad is the money gap? 21.03.2024 52:31

The guys discuss how much it matters that Democrats have a lot more money than Republicans for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cocaine Mitch steps down 29.02.2024 56:28

The guys discuss the Mitch McConnell retirement, his potential replacements, and the ramifications of Nikki Haley's electorate for Trump's VP pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens if Trump wins at SCOTUS? 08.02.2024 51:20

The guys discuss whether a dangerous game is being played by Democrats by trying to remove Trump from the ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki refuses to go gently 25.01.2024 38:31

The guys discuss the fallout from New Hampshire's results and what Nikki Haley gains or loses by staying in the GOP presidential race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who wants to be Trump's VP? 18.01.2024 59:28

The guys discuss the rapidly closing window for a competitive GOP nomination battle, and handicap the potential choices for Donald Trump's vice presidential slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thunderdome returns! 11.01.2024 38:44

The guys discuss the mistakes candidates made in 2023 and whether 2024 will be a vibe shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Hunter-sized headache for Democrats 14.12.2023 59:57

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Thunderdome in Tuscaloosa 07.12.2023 57:39

The guys discuss the final debate before the holidays, whether it's been in Donald Trump's interest to be a debate dodger, and how to get a better class of politician in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it good to be the money favorite? 30.11.2023 55:43

The guys discuss the donor acceleration toward Nikki Haley and whether it's a positive or a negative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A conversation with Ted Cruz 22.11.2023 22:24

The guys are off this week, so instead Ben has a conversation with Texas senator Ted Cruz on politics and wokeness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the RNC fire Ronna McDaniel? 17.11.2023 52:18

The guys discuss the war on Ronna Romney McDaniel and whether a third party challenge can actually matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lessons from an election and a debate 09.11.2023 1:00:34

The guys discuss the fireworks in Miami and the lessons from an off-year election that disappointed Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Israel hurt Joe Biden? 02.11.2023 48:14

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Mister Speaker is who now? 26.10.2023 54:16

The guys discuss the new House speaker and what he means for GOP chances in 2024 and foreign policy ramifications in the short term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything has changed. Or has it? 19.10.2023 44:22

The guys discuss the post-Israel reality of a 2024 race rocked by the speaker crisis and war in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024 is now a foreign policy election 12.10.2023 52:04

The guys discuss the fallout from the horrific attacks on Israel, and what it will do to the 2024 election field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will House chaos hurt the GOP? 05.10.2023 39:28

The guys discuss The Hateful Eight who took out Kevin McCarthy, and whether it will impact the 2024 election — and why Republicans can't debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift didn't come to the Reagan Library? 28.09.2023 35:06

The guys discuss the Simi Valley debate and what it means for each candidate's fortunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Trump just make a big mistake? 21.09.2023 46:27

The guys discuss Trump's abortion and trans comments and if they create an opening with conservatives, along with Nikki Haley's chances and Joe Biden's terrible September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impeachment Time! 14.09.2023 50:58

The guys discuss how the politics of impeachment will play out for Republicans and the political risks of pursuing it against Joe Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices