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November 2025

Is Marjorie Taylor Greene the "Canary in the Coal Mine" for the GOP Majority?
A resignation that says a lot about the state of the Republican Party
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Dan Pfeiffer
How to Handle Your MAGA Uncle at Thanksgiving (Without Ruining Dinner)
Some facts and messages for the inevitable, awkward political conversation over Turkey.
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Dan Pfeiffer
Why Trump Pulled his Punches with Mamdani
Plus a discussion of media bubbles, primary schedules, and Democratic psychology
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Dan Pfeiffer
Has Trump Lost Control of the GOP (with Jennifer Rubin)
A recording from Dan Pfeiffer and Jennifer Rubin's live video
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Dan Pfeiffer
 and 
Jennifer Rubin
28:00
What Trump’s Massive Epstein Defeat Means for His Presidency
A near-unanimous vote to release the Epstein files marks a stunning failure for Trump — and a turning point in his presidency.
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Dan Pfeiffer
Is Trump’s Coalition Falling Apart Faster Than Anyone Expected?
A year after Trump’s “new coalition” shocked the political world, it’s falling apart. Young men, Latinos, and reluctant 2024 Trump voters are bailing …
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Dan Pfeiffer
Can Dems Win the Senate in 2026?
Plus a discussion of Schumer's future and the 2028 primary calendar
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Dan Pfeiffer
Trump’s Worst Nightmare: The Epstein Scandal Comes Roaring Back
Newly released emails from the Epstein files are the most damning yet.
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Dan Pfeiffer
The Shutdown, the Midterms, and Fighting Back Against MAGA with Jim Acosta.
A recording from Dan Pfeiffer and Jim Acosta's live video
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Dan Pfeiffer
, 
Jim Acosta
, and 
Liz Oyer
1:04:23
How Democrats Can Get Past the Shutdown Debacle
The end of the shutdown was a disaster, but we have to put it behind us and move forward.
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Dan Pfeiffer
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