The Politics Guys

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Why are so many young legislators quitting? Mike talks with Future Caucus's Layla Zaidane about political violence, low pay, lack of support, caregiving barriers, and how Future Caucus is helping young lawmakers build trust across party lines. Listen here: https://t.co/5CnesRsq18

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Iran war whiplash, Maine’s risky Senate bet, and Trump’s DNI workaround. Mike and Ken dig into war powers, inflation, Susan Collins, Graham Platner, Jay Clayton, Bill Pulte, and FISA Section 702. https://t.co/KVKlBB5iou

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Trump’s Iran war drags on, his IRS settlement raises new institutional alarms, and California and Iowa offer early clues about 2026. Mike and Jay break down strategy, legality, and Trump’s still-powerful shadow over the GOP. https://t.co/cCL91WX8PD

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Mike talks with historian @ArthurLHerman about his latest book, Founders' Fire: From 1776 to the Age of Trump. They discuss founders v managers, founders and refounders, Lincoln, MLK, Trump, China, AI, and lots more! https://t.co/cFsH3UfUm8

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Mike talks with Thomas Berry, director of the @CatoInstitute's Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies and editor in chief of the Cato Supreme Court Review, about originalism, executive power, and the Roberts Court. https://t.co/KWVH4Mbh0b

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Trump’s Iran war math, MAGA’s primary purge, Democratic special-election signals, and the next big abortion pill fight at the Supreme Court. Mike, Trey, and Terry dig into the politics beneath the headlines. https://t.co/effwF0QGGq

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This week on The Politics Guys, Mike and Justin are joined by Texas A&M political scientist Kirby Goidel. They discuss the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act decision, political violence, and the latest on Iran. Listen here: https://t.co/2Ry3ZBuJIa

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Mike talks with Corey Nathan, host of the most excellent Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other podcast, about why the midterms will be disappointing, no matter who wins. Check it out here: https://t.co/EHKKdgUl7q

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Iran ceasefire fallout, Title IX and trans protections, election results, and a major constitutional fight over presidential records—Mike and Jay break it all down. https://t.co/5gVF341akw

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This week, Mike & Russ discuss the latest in the Iran war, Illinois primary elections, and the SAVE Act & the politics of election integrity. https://t.co/wiNWDQFQk1

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Mike & Michael discuss the war with Iraq, If Democrats have a shot at winning Senate control in the midterms, and Trump firing Kristi Noem at DHS. https://t.co/8zJeStNv24

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Mike & Trey discuss Trump's State of the Union address, the aftermath of the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, and the standoff between the Pentagon and Anthropic. https://t.co/OxWaNtLZiF

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Mike & Ken discuss ICE leaving Minneapolis, House Republicans' rebuke of Trump’s tariffs, and how the Department of Justice has changed under Trump 2.0. https://t.co/lDOj7foGLN

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This week, Mike, Trey, and new host Russ Gifford talk about the attack on Rep. Omar, if ICE is de-escalating in Minneapolis, and President Trump's pick to chair the Fed. https://t.co/dV4efoYXJx

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From Minneapolis to the Fed to Iran, this week’s show digs into power, legitimacy, and unintended consequences—from ICE protests and rule of law to Trump vs. Powell and the risks of regime change abroad. https://t.co/QXMbV8GKfh

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The U.S. seizes Venezuela’s president, the Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard plan, and Mike explains why he no longer calls himself a Democrat—while still voting that way. Law, power, and political homelessness. https://t.co/6dfqW2hfQz

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Missiles, Maduro, and removal power. Mike & Joey debate Venezuela strikes, Article II limits, and whether Trump v. Slaughter finally cracks Humphrey’s Executor. Law, power, and Congress dodging its job. https://t.co/f78mNRV4ZH

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Ukraine “peace” plan that rewards Putin, Comey & James cases tossed on a botched appointment, Dem vets warn troops about illegal orders as Trump targets Venezuela. Mike, Michael, and Tim break down the stakes and the spin. https://t.co/SVx1UTiaKO

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Trump reverses on the Epstein files, MBS promises big investment, and California tries to unmask ICE. Mike and Joey clash on power, transparency, and what “decline” even means. Episode link:https://t.co/kNrVp2Kcgz

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Colin Woodard joins Mike to explain why America has always been a federation of nations—and how those old cultures still shape politics today. Listen here: https://t.co/M4ZVlzLha9