Episode Details

A lifelong Trump voter tells Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti she feels “abandoned” — and it signals a potential fracture in his base. From the full episode (~45 minutes) to a concise 12-minute summary, get the core takeaways fast. Learn how rising costs, Medicare and retirement struggles, and fears about a widening Iran war are eroding Trump’s support among working-class voters like Janet from Long Island. Hosts Krystal and Saagar walk through the latest New York Times/Siena polling on economy, cost of living, immigration, and sympathy shifts on Israel/Palestine, and explain the congressional implications of an 11–14 point Democratic edge. Essential listening for anyone tracking Trump, MAGA voters, polling trends, and the geopolitics reshaping 2026. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.