“The R Word” — The Weekly Roundup

Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project Cofounder) and Lucy Caldwell (Walsh 2020 Campaign Manager) join host Ron Steslow to unpack some of the most important stories of the week:

(02:10) The likelihood that we’re in a recession and why the Biden administration won’t say so

(29:27) The shift in Ted Cruz’s messaging on immigration and what the pivot could mean

(42:47) The January 6th prime time hearing, right-wing media going sour on Trump, and the continued Republican shift away from democracy 

[Politicology+ Members Only] The intra-party posturing ahead of the presidential primary season and the quiet moves happening right now.

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