The Political Fight That Could Decide 2028
This Atlantic podcast episode features a discussion on the political landscape leading up to 2028, including the impact of Trump's tariffs and internal Democratic Party tensions. The hosts also touch upon historical parallels regarding the collapse of civilizations.
Why it matters
It provides insight into the strategic debates within the Democratic Party and the broader political discourse surrounding the future of American democracy.
Jonathan Chait on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the attacks on Barack Obama’s legacy, and the Michigan Democratic Senate primary that will decide the future of the party. Plus: more Trump tariffs and Eric Cline’s 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed .
Emily Gottschalk-Marconi / The Atlantic July 29, 2026, 1 PM ET Share Save Listen − 1.0 x + Seek 0:00 56:33 Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
In this week’s episode of The David Frum Show , The Atlantic ’s David Frum opens with his reaction to President Trump’s latest round of tariffs and explains why he believes they are weakening America’s economy and its alliances.
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