On this week's Substack LIVE, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:

— Elise Stefanik Schadenfreude: The latest example of someone who fully embraced MAGA only to be discarded.

— Turning Point USA (TPUSA) AmericaFest drama: Explosive infighting, including Ben Shapiro attacking Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly, and others over antisemitism and conspiracy theories.

— Bari Weiss and 60 Minutes controversy: Accusations that Weiss spiked a major story on abuses in El Salvador’s CECOT prison related to Trump deportations, seen as political censorship.

— Potential 2028 contenders: Speculation on Ted Cruz considering a run (dismissed), JD Vance’s challenges, and the unlikelihood of a smooth succession.

— All the Epstein files redactions

— The Trump-Kennedy Center — and the desecration of institutions

— And much MUCH more

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On this episode, Matt talks with Nick Troiano, the Executive Director of Unite America. Nick is a civic entrepreneur, author, speaker, and commentator with over a decade of experience bridging divides and improving American democracy.

In a time of deep division, Troiano explains how reforming primaries and adopting ranked choice voting could restore competition, accountability, and better governance — without needing Congress or a constitutional amendment.

During this conversation, Matt and Nick also discuss:

— Indiana Republicans standing up to Trump pressure on mid-decade redistricting and gerrymandering— Why party primaries fuel extremism and how open primaries can create more representative leaders— The power of ranked choice voting (RCV) and top-four systems, with real-world success in states like Alaska and Louisiana— Structural reforms to reduce gridlock, encourage bipartisanship, and align politicians with the majority of voters— And MUCH more!

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During a Substack LIVE discussion, Chris Cillizza and Matt Lewis discuss:

— Bombshell insights from Susie Wiles’ Vanity Fair interview: Trump’s “alcoholic’s personality,” JD Vance as a “conspiracy theorist,” Elon Musk as an “odd duck,” and more candid takes on the administration.

— Donald Trump’s frank advice from a Rasmussen pollster (advice Trump will surely ignore).

— Nostalgic celebration of Rob Reiner’s iconic films like This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, and The Princess Bride, plus his memorable role as Meathead on All in the Family.

— The tragic murder of Rob Reiner and his wife by their son, Trump’s controversial “Trump derangement syndrome” post, and why leaders should uphold higher standards in tragedy.

— Why Trump thrives in the attention economy with an addictive personality, WWE/kayfabe influences on modern politics, and comparisons to reality TV vibes.

— Media nerd deep dive: Interview ethics, on/off the record rules, and how profiles extract revealing quotes over multiple session.

And MUCH more!

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