Narrative Collapse: Shutdown Standoffs, Trump’s Drug Crisis Spin, and Tragedy in Michigan — with Mike Nellis and Sarah Longwell

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Hey folks,

This conversation with Sarah Longwell is a must-watch. Sarah is the publisher of The Bulwark and one of the sharpest political minds out there. We talked about how Democrats can actually win the messaging war, the looming government shutdown, and how to break through the noise of modern politics. There were moments in this one where I just sat back, nodded, and said, “Yep, that’s exactly it.”

Here are five moments you don’t want to miss:

• [00:01:00] Sarah breaks down who really gets blamed during a government shutdown—and why Democrats can’t afford to be passive.

• [00:06:00] We get into the question of narrative dominance and how Republicans mastered the messaging machine.

• [00:14:00] Sarah calls out the generational failures in Democratic leadership and why it’s freezing the party.

• [00:21:00] The focus group data that shows what voters really care about—and how Democrats are missing the mark.

• [00:36:00] A powerful close on why Democrats need to drop the talking points and talk like real people.

If you care about beating MAGA, protecting democracy, and finally going on offense—this is essential viewing. Let’s build something better together. Don’t miss future live sessions and bonus content. Become a paid subscriber today.

With urgency,
—Mike