James and Al look at the Senate run-off in Texas, the blue shift in the Hispanic vote, the effects of redistricting in California, and MAGA’s attempt at voter suppression under the SAVE Act. Then, they welcome Dr. Trita Parsi for a deep dive into U.S.-Iran relations, exploring Iran’s historical significance, how war will change the region, their ability to repel an invasion, and game out the ways the conflict might end. Then, James sits down with Stephen A. Smith to discuss how to win over young men, the power of authenticity, making predictions in sports and politics, and insights from his legendary career.
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I was a big fan of Carville’s when he was with Clinton, but sitting down with Smith is an insult to all black people with a brain and an interest in moving our agenda forward. He has totally lost touch and forgot Black women are the backbone of the democratic party and when Smith insulted Jasmine he lost at least 90% of us. I’m done !!!
Quick question for James.
He often says Republicans brand things while Democrats explain them. Two examples I’ve wondered about:
1. Why didn’t Democrats rename the “Great Big Beautiful Bill” the “Great Big Billionaire Bill”? People would have forgotten the original name if Democrats did that.
2. Why not frame Trump as the candidate of “Chaos and Betrayal,” since everything he does falls into one of those categories?
Is there a strategic reason Democrats avoid those kinds of simple narrative frames?
Ian – Toronto, Canada