Episode Details

Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined by Lauren Hitt and South Carolina Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews to unpack a rapidly shifting political landscape heading into the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race. They dig into whether Democrats can actually compete in deep-red South Carolina, the Republican runoff between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman, and why Andrews believes Democrats have a real opening in a state where Trump remains deeply influential.

From there, they examine Donald Trump's role in the midterms, including his push to campaign for Republican candidates, his focus on the White House ballroom, and whether his involvement is ultimately helping or hurting the GOP. They also break down the Senate map and debate whether Democrats are genuinely positioned to retake the Senate in 2026, with races in Michigan, Maine, Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Alaska, South Carolina and beyond potentially reshaping the balance of power.

The conversation then turns to Hakeem Jeffries' private meeting with Jared Kushner, the Democrats' struggle to articulate a compelling affordability agenda, and the growing tensions around outside spending in Democratic races—including AIPAC's involvement in the Michigan Senate contest. Finally, the panel looks ahead to 2028 and the growing buzz around Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, asking whether his ability to win over voters in one of America's reddest states could make him the next Bill Clinton—and whether his brand of Democratic politics offers a path back to the White House.

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