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Daniel from Port Huron, Michigan, writes:
I'm sure you're receiving a flood of questions about the midterms. I really enjoyed the extended episode last Friday, so I'd like to focus on the broader international implications rather than domestic politics alone. While foreign policy remains primarily the executive branch's responsibility, Congress still has significant influence through funding, oversight, and legislation.
Let's start with trade and our relationship with Canada. In my hometown, maintaining strong ties with Canada matters both economically and culturally. Do you think the new Congress will push to roll back recent tariff policies and work toward a more cooperative relationship with our northern neighbor?
What about NATO? Should we expect America's role within the alliance to return to a more traditional footing? After a period in which many European allies have increasingly focused on their own security initiatives, is there still an appetite for strong U.S. leadership within the alliance, or has the relationship fundamentally changed?
And then there is Israel. With Benjamin Netanyahu's political future increasingly uncertain and Gadi Eisenkot emerging as a potential leader of a new government, could this mark a shift in how Washington views Israel? There have been growing voices in Congress questioning aspects of longstanding U.S. support for Israel. Do you see that skepticism becoming a more permanent feature of American politics, or is it tied primarily to recent events and leadership dynamics? 
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on how much influence this new Congress may ultimately have on America's relationships with allies and partners around the world. 
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Albert from Columbus, Ohio writes:
Well, I’m sure you’re all dancing in the streets. The country is now on a socialist path toward disaster. Congratulations! The country will be a disaster within 2 years. 
But there is still hope for us patriotic Americans. Trump is still our President, thank God. And the elevation of Steven Miller as his new chief of staff is a welcome move toward stability and curbing the social dumbocrats' communist agenda.
What I want to know now is what will be your excuse when the new communist congress shows its inability to do anything constructive? We need real American Patriotic Men standing up for our God-given rights as intended by our Founding Fathers. I, for one, am prepared to defend my country in any way possible. 
So, what will you say when they open the borders to every illegal alien? What will be your argument when the deficit grows beyond our ability to pay even the interest? (socialism is expensive, you know). And when the Dumbocrats are only out for revenge, how will you guys frame that argument?
I admit I listen. But only to hear what socialists and communists we now have in academia.
Thanks to you and your libtards for screwing up my country 
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Tammy from Austin, Texas writes:
I can hardly believe it: Texas is blue.
I've been listening to the show for several years, and I must admit that I was one of the skeptics who agreed with Dr. Brooklynn's concerns that we might not even make it to the midterms. Yet here we are. Even the questions surrounding the certification and swearing-in process seem settled, with Mike Johnson stating that the next Congress will be sworn in as required. Trump has acknowledged the election results and, notably, has not spent the aftermath alleging widespread fraud. As Dr. Mark has said all along, the system held.
I listened to your post-election show on Friday, as well as much of the broader media commentary, and I keep coming back to one question. Opinions seem to vary widely about why the post-election period has been so subdued compared to what many expected.
Why did so many political observers, commentators, and analysts predict chaos that ultimately never materialized? From my perspective, Trump seemed to exit the stage far more quietly than anticipated, and Johnson appeared to accept the outcome with relatively little resistance. Given the months, and in some cases years, of warnings about potential constitutional crises and political turmoil, the relative calm has been surprising.
Are we simply witnessing institutions functioning as intended, or do you think behind-the-scenes factors explain why events unfolded so differently from what many expected?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on what accounted for the gap between the predictions and the reality. 
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Today, we are pleased to welcome two of our favorite guests back to the Podcast.  Eva Posner and Jen Thompson. 
Eva is a Democratic strategist and a sought-after podcast guest known for her insightful, direct, and often humorous takes on Democratic politics, campaigns, and ideology. She fearlessly pulls back the curtain on the political industrial complex, offering a candid perspective on its implications for democracy's future.
Eva marks ten years of powerful movement building with Evinco Strategies. Her firm is committed to transforming the political landscape by supporting progressive causes and candidates.
Jen Thompson is a former Republican strategist and congressional lawyer. Jen served as a lawyer-lobbyist and spent eight years as a chief political commentator for NBC and ABC News affiliates in Richmond, Virginia. Once a champion of conservative platforms, Jen underwent a complete political shift. Today, she openly acknowledges her departure from the party she once helped build, noting that she has not voted for a Republican candidate since 2015.
Her new book, Wild Pivot: Notes from a Political Life Rewritten, is available wherever books are sold. 
Her free Substack: jenthompsonwritesthings.substack.com
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Today we talk again with Dr. Stephen Ducat, the creator of the Minding Politics Substack, about his latest posts, Trees that Voted for the Chainsaw and When the Nation Daddy is a Psychopath. 
Stephen J. Ducat | Substack
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