Episode 20: Free Speech, Weak Leadership, and 2028 Speculation

This week’s episode runs the gauntlet of American politics and culture. We start with Jimmy Kimmel’s sudden suspension from ABC and what it says about free speech. Then we turn to Kamala Harris and her eyebrow-raising comments about Zohran Mamdani, raising questions about the party’s relationship with its progressive wing. Back in New York, Eric Adams has dropped out of the race for NYC Mayor, even though he's still on the ballot. On Capitol Hill, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer continue to steer the Democratic Party straight into the iceberg. Their ineffective leadership doesn't inspire much confidence against Trump and the government shutdown. And finally, we end with some quick hits on the 2028 presidential field—AOC (who will likely run for Senate), Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris—who’s posturing, who’s pretending, and who might actually have a shot.New episodes drop every Tuesday.