Hey folks,
Don Lemon couldn’t make it this week, but we didn’t miss a beat—Mike Madrid jumped in for an absolutely electric conversation. We covered everything from Trump’s twisted pardon plans to the moral edge of redistricting—and I’ve never felt more urgency around the choices we’re facing. This is a must-watch for anyone trying to make sense of the moment.
Here’s what we got into:
[00:01:24] Trump and Diddy, and the Epstein smoke screen: Mike and I dig into Trump’s disturbing pattern of pardoning the unpardonable—and how it ties into a broader attempt to deflect from the Epstein fallout.
[00:04:44] The cracks in Trump’s base and the midterm ripple effect: Why independent voters are finally recoiling, and how Democrats can capitalize—if we don’t lose the plot.
[00:07:49] Texas Republicans’ latest gerrymandering power grab: We unpack the new GOP-drawn maps and what it means when four of five new seats are Hispanic-majority—spoiler: it’s not what they think.
[00:13:12] Do Democrats fight dirty—or just fight smart? A fiery back-and-forth on the redistricting dilemma in California and what it means for the soul of the party.
[00:25:00] Filibusters, court-packing, and the existential playbook: Where do we draw the line between principle and power? This segment is raw, honest, and not for the faint-hearted.
This is the kind of conversation that makes it impossible to look away. If you're feeling politically homeless, disillusioned, or just pissed off—you’ll feel seen here. But more than that, you’ll walk away with clarity and purpose.
If this resonated with you, I invite you to go one step further: become a paid subscriber today. Endless Urgency only works if we build this thing together. Your support means more than just access—it means you're part of something that refuses to back down.
With Urgency,
— Mike
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