None of us can know the outcome of the election, but our columnists talk through the campaigns' final spasms. Ruth Marcus, Dana Milbank and James Hohmann discuss the shifting mood in Pennsylvania, whether abortion will be as motivating this time around and if Donald Trump can get “crypto bros and the guy who vapes” to actually vote.
Sep 23
How conservatism went from Reagan to Trump
In the decades following World War II, the American right coalesced around fusionism — the idea that individual liberty and limited government could coexist with religious faith and traditional morality. Today, that coalition is divided. After a decade of Trump-era politics, can ... Show More
36m 22s
Nov 2020
“Nauseously optimistic.” (Election update)
Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan discuss the clusterf*ck of an Election Night that has ended with votes still being counted in several states, and Joe Biden on the cusp of defeating Donald Trump.
49m 23s
Nov 2020
Party in the U.S.A: A nation divided
At time of recording, we still don't know who will be the next president of the United States. But honestly, there's enough to discuss while we wait for the numbers — from Trump's premature declaration of victory, to his preemptive legal strikes, to duelling demonstrations happen ... Show More
33m 26s
Sep 2024
Three Undecided Voters, Two Swing States, One Big Decision
<p>From the moment Donald Trump and Kamala Harris walked off the debate stage, both their campaigns have argued about who won the showdown.</p><p>But the real question is what the debate meant to a small sliver of voters in a handful of swing states.</p><p>Campbell Robertson, a r ... Show More
31m 53s
Nov 2024
The Final Stretch and What To Look for on Election Night
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dive into the Election Day buzz and what to watch as the results start rolling in. They'll break down the final campaign twists, the surprising Ann Selzer Iowa poll, weigh in on which battleground states might tip the scales, and explore potentia ... Show More
48m 28s