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Latest episodes

• Vice President JD Vance Takes on James Talarico as 2026 Midterms Heat Up

  October 1, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

  Mark’s reported monologue reveals the key elements of Team Trump’s midterm homestretch messaging, explained through Vice President JD Vance's latest stump speech, delivered this week in Texas, complete with colorful attacks on Democratic…

• The 3 Senate Seats Republicans Can ACTUALLY Flip

  September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

  Mark Halperin’s reported monologue goes inside four battleground Senate races Republicans may actually win – three flips and one key hold. Mark explains why Republicans have a chance to take all four… and what that means for the prospect…

• A 2026 Midterm Shift + Megyn Kelly on Trump, CNN & 2028

  September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

  Mark Halperin does a live reported monologue with Democratic strategist Doug Sosnik, who gives an exclusive look at his new memo on the 2026 midterms, laying out why he sees opportunities for his party that didn’t seem to exist even two…

• What Campaign Spending Reveals About the 2026 Midterms

  September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

  Mark’s reported monologue breaks down the 2026 midterms and the growing concern among his Republican sources about the prospect of a blue tsunami that sweeps the Democrats into majority control of the House and Senate. Mark reveals what…

• How the 2026 Midterms Will ACTUALLY Unfold for Republicans

  September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

  Mark’s reported monologue takes a fresh look at the 2026 midterms and reveals a totally different pair of scenarios from the current pundit mushy convention wisdom.  Could we be headed for either a Blue tsunami or a death-defying…

• Why the 2028 White House Race Just Completely Changed

  September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

  Mark Halperin’s recorded monologue unveils his new September "8 for '28" Democratic presidential leaderboard, with insight from sources at the highest level of American politics, breaking down the latest information on the most likely…

• What We REALLY Learned From Trump's Midterm Convention

  September 12, 2026 · 8 min

  In this bonus episode - Mark breaks down the biggest takeaways from the Republican midterm convention in Dallas — including Elon Musk putting big money into Texas, Donald Trump’s going for broke, and JD Vance’s big 2028 splash. Mark also…

• Charlie Kirk: A Special Friend & Generational Inspiration

  September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

  Mark’s reported monologue reflects on the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Charlie Kirk, one year after his death.Mark Halperin speaks with Tucker Carlson about Charlie’s influence on American society, culture, politics, and faith — and…