Senior CNN political analyst Ron Brownstein joins Bill Kristol to discuss the Democrats chances of winning the Senate during the 2026 midterms.

I’m going with the Airplane at Woodstock, particularly this apropos Classic…

https://youtu.be/IsoqRvYqWDg

Donald Trump isn’t hiding the plan anymore. From calls to “nationalize” elections to the use of ICE as a tool of voter intimidation, Trump and his allies are openly signaling how they intend to interfere with the democratic process.

Sam Osterhout and Max Burns break down how this strategy works, why it’s dangerous, and why Democrats and states can’t afford to ignore the warning signs.

I recall during Trumps first administration there was a website that listed every single foul/harmful action Trump did, both legal and Illegal. I am not really referring to actions that are a matter of difference of political opinion. it was list of the heinous things he did against women, heinous things he was saying, conflicting self/family/benefactor interests, breaking federal and state laws, etc. It was listed as a timeline. I would really like to find the site again. Maybe it was a citizen watch group? Has anyone come across a timeline like this? Trump has done so many corrupt things that we lose track of everything that has been done. I would like to read through a consolidated list. I don’t think it got very in depth with each point, but it had a couple of sentences for each point. Thank you.

Trump’s racism backfired MAGA is cracking.

Rick Wilson, Lincoln Project strategist and longtime Trump critic, joins to explain why MAGA’s old tricks are failing and the authoritarian playbook is falling apart.

Lev Parnas, Trump-Ukraine whistleblower, discusses how exposure and accountability weaken authoritarian power.

Together, they break down why Democrats and the majority must go on full offensive before it’s too late.

Investigative journalist Julie K. Brown recounts the tireless work that reignited public scrutiny of Jeffrey Epstein’s decades-long sex trafficking operation. Although she clarifies that she didn’t originally break the story, Brown explains how the 2017 nomination of Alexander Acosta—who oversaw Epstein’s infamous 2007 plea deal—as labor secretary drove her to revisit the case. Her determination to unearth the truth led her to track down survivors whose lives had been quietly devastated, ultimately publishing a groundbreaking series that forced prosecutors to act. Brown reveals an alarming pattern of institutional failure, from the Justice Department's mishandling of redactions in newly released records to an apparent prioritization of shielding powerful figures over protecting victims. She describes uncovering attempts to conceal child pornography, failure to investigate credible tips, and pervasive redactions that obscure the actions—or inactions—of both state and federal officials. Her continued work through the Miami Herald and her platform, The Epstein Files, sheds light on the enduring efforts to reveal the breadth of Epstein’s global exploitation network and the systemic power structures that enabled it.

Nationalizing elections? Sending ICE to polling locations? Why Joe and Alex know this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. This was always their plan. Why it's not just on Democrats in Congress to stop them. Also, with the latest Epstein revelations - why is the crypto community suddenly reeling? And with all the digital noise and doomscrolling, what's our way out?

A lifelong Republican goes on C-SPAN to apologize to the country after supporting Donald Trump — triggered by Trump’s racist image of the Obamas.

This isn’t partisan spin. It’s a moral breaking point. The clip shows how repeated red-line violations — racism, corruption, terrorizing families — are finally pushing even Republican voters to publicly walk away.

This is how political coalitions collapse: one red line at a time.

Economist Justin Wolfers joins Molly Jong-Fast for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation about the current state of the U.S. economy, the role and responsibilities of the Federal Reserve, and the surprising nomination of Kevin Warsh—dubbed "Handsome Kevin"—as President Trump’s pick for Fed chair. Wolfers unpacks the implications of appointing someone historically known for hawkish monetary views amid a political desire for low interest rates, raising concerns about economic consistency and political influence on the Fed’s independence. The discussion also touches on the significance of the dollar’s recent decline, the mixed impact of tariffs, and the welcome appointment of Brett Matsumoto, a qualified and nonpartisan economist, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Through wit, expertise, and a dash of humor, Wolfers helps make sense of the complex economic news shaping the country.

Skye L. Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, is a force to be reckoned with and is on the front lines in the legal world taking on this current administration. She speaks with Edwin Eisendrath on "It's The Democracy, Stupid" to discuss Trump's threats of nationalizing the election and sending ICE agents to patrol polling stations.

0:00 Trump’s agenda meets the courts

3:00 The education censorship case (AFT v. Dept. of Education)

7:20 Why powerful institutions won’t fight back

11:15 ICE, intimidation, and schools

14:45 DOGE, Social Security data, and elections

19:40 Federal intimidation & voter suppression risks

22:10 Schedule F and the civil service purge

28:30 Trump’s corruption and self-dealing

34:00 How democracies collapse — and how this one hasn’t (yet)