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Transcript:
Welcome to 2026. This is not a normal moment, and 2026 is not going to be a normal election year.
Today, we are going to look at why the 2026 midterms are the real deadline for Donald Trump and Trumpism, not just politically, but mechanically, because if Republicans lose the House, Trump’s presidency is effectively done. If they don’t, he gets two more years of real power and the ability to shape 2028.
We are also going to talk about the dollar. This is something Republicans used to scream about, but under the current administration, the dollar is collapsing and it is hitting prices, and it is related to the policies of this administration.
We are also going to go beyond record GDP headlines to look at the surge in corporate bankruptcies and other potential signs of trouble.
And also young men, one of Donald Trump’s crucial 2024 groups, are bailing quickly. New polling shows that buyers remorse is really setting in.
And finally, scammers using AI to impersonate a lot of your favorite content creators, including me, fake videos, fake voices. I believe it’s a preview of where disinformation is headed.
It is the start of maybe the most consequential midterms I’ve ever covered. I’m glad to have you with us. Welcome to 2026.
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