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The Midterm Meltdown w/ Mark Mitchell: Ep. 571

October 15, 2026 · 56 min

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Pollster Mark Mitchell joins the show to explain the volatile political environment ahead of the 2026 midterms, arguing that shifting independents, younger voters, and dissatisfaction with Republican leadership could produce major Democratic gains. They frame the GOP’s central challenge as a split between establishment interests and an economically populist “America First” wing, with foreign policy, donor influence, and voter frustration intensifying the divide.

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