Blue Wave or Blue Ripple?
Summary
David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon analyze the 2026 midterms, noting favorable polling for Democrats due to low Trump approval and weak Republican candidates. The hosts then examine the Cornell fraternity rape case, discussing the complex evidence, the DA’s failure to file charges, and the disturbing culture of misogyny revealed by the incident.
Topics discussed
Introduction and host banter
Show preview and live event announcement
Sponsorship segments
Midterm election polls and Democratic outlook
Sponsorship segments
Cornell fraternity sexual assault case analysis
Sponsorship segment
Daylight saving time debate and Tom Cotton
Justice Alito and the decline of originalism
Cocktail chatter: Trump contracts and media
AI hallucination incident and Slate Money promo
Closing credits and final sponsor
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