Affordability, Accountability, and a Big Night for Democrats

Kristin Brey and guest co-host Todd Allbaugh break down President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, where he blamed Democrats for America’s affordability problems (again). They then look at a strong election night for Democrats — including a flipped Miami mayorship for the first time in 30 years — and discuss the Senate’s debate over the future of Affordable Care Act subsidies. Next, Reed Galen of The Lincoln Project joins to assess whether third-party or “party-less” candidates have any real path in today’s political climate. In the second hour, Climate Power’s Jesse Lee weighs in on rising energy prices driven by the explosion of data centers across the country. Kristin and Todd also examine the latest wave of manufactured AI-driven outrage, this time involving Taylor Swift. They celebrate Wisconsin legend Montee Ball’s induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, and wrap things up with Todd’s classic “What’s Worse?” holiday edition: Eggnog vs. Fruitcake.