Friends,
This week, Joe Walsh and I kicked off our brand new weekly show Welcome to the Party, Pal—and we’re not holding anything back. Every Thursday at noon Eastern, a former Tea Party congressman (him) and a 20-year Democratic strategist (me) get together to take stock of this surreal political moment—and talk about what the hell we’re going to do about it. Episode one is a must-watch.
👉 Click below to join us—and bring your people with you.
[00:01:16] Joe Walsh: "Eight weeks ago I became a Democrat." How a former right-wing congressman made the leap—and how he's being received.
[00:03:10] Building a big tent. Why I'm fine with a coalition that includes Joe Walsh and Zohran Mamdani—and what it takes to earn trust.
[00:08:06] Democrats, debt, and missed opportunities. We break down what it means to be actually fiscally responsible—and what’s getting in the way.
[00:14:03] Soft power, strong institutions. We get into the dangers of dismantling the State Department, the strategic case for foreign aid, and how Democrats need to make the argument.
[00:23:36] Holding the fascists accountable. Joe says it plainly: the modern Republican Party is fascist. We talk about how Democrats can meet the moment with urgency and force.
If you're feeling like the stakes are sky-high, it’s because they are. And if you're sick of the same old voices punting on hard conversations, this is the show for you. Become a paid subscriber to get every episode and support the work—it’s the only way we win.
With urgency,
— Mike
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