EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 39 MIN
Prices Rising, MAGA Drowning: An Unhappy White House New Year
from Beyond Politics · host Matt Robison
Political Rehab: Trump Dump, Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, and the Future of the GOP. Matt and Matt dive into the week's hottest political topics, starting with the 'Trump Dump'. They then dissect the White House's approach to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, followed by an analysis of the Biden administration's science policy cuts. The episode also explores the DEI regulatory witch hunt, the decline of independent media, and makes bold political predictions for 2026. Don’t miss their powerful closing segments on the mishandling of the Epstein files and a hopeful outlook on the resurrection of principled Republican politics. Get insightful, balanced commentary without the hangover – it's Smart Politics at its best! 00:46 Weekly Trump Dump01:18 Marjorie Taylor Greene's Exchange with Trump03:40 Trump's Impact on the Economy06:10 Netanyahu and Trump: Gaza Ceasefire09:33 Trump's Role in the Ukraine Conflict11:09 Assault on Science Policy14:04 DOJ's New Approach to DEI Programs16:47 The Decline of Independent Media19:27 Political Predictions for 202620:57 Predicting the 2026 Midterm Elections21:57 House Retirements: A New Record?23:16 Supreme Court and Trump's Tariffs24:16 Government Shutdown in 2026?25:33 Senate Split After Midterms26:40 First to Go in the Trump Administration27:57 Socialist Mayors in 202629:32 Bold Predictions for 202631:39 The Epstein Files Timeline34:39 A Dose of Hope for the Republican Party36:20 Marjorie Taylor Greene's Transformation39:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Political Rehab: Trump Dump, Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, and the Future of the GOP. Matt and Matt dive into the week's hottest political topics, starting with the 'Trump Dump'. They then dissect the White House's approach to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, followed by an analysis of the Biden administration's science policy cuts. The episode also explores the DEI regulatory witch hunt, the decline of independent media, and makes bold political predictions for 2026. Don’t miss their powerful closing segments on the mishandling of the Epstein files and a hopeful outlook on the resurrection of principled Republican politics. Get insightful, balanced commentary without the hangover – it's Smart Politics at its best! 00:46 Weekly Trump Dump01:18 Marjorie Taylor Greene's Exchange with Trump03:40 Trump's Impact on the Economy06:10 Netanyahu and Trump: Gaza Ceasefire09:33 Trump's Role in the Ukraine Conflict11:09 Assault on Science Policy14:04 DOJ's New Approach to DEI Programs16:47 The Decline of Independent Media19:27 Political Predictions for 202620:57 Predicting the 2026 Midterm Elections21:57 House Retirements: A New Record?23:16 Supreme Court and Trump's Tariffs24:16 Government Shutdown in 2026?25:33 Senate Split After Midterms26:40 First to Go in the Trump Administration27:57 Socialist Mayors in 202629:32 Bold Predictions for 202631:39 The Epstein Files Timeline34:39 A Dose of Hope for the Republican Party36:20 Marjorie Taylor Greene's Transformation39:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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