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Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse dig into the growing political fight over artificial intelligence, as some of the biggest names in tech—including Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Elon Musk—warn about the dangers of moving too quickly. They unpack the calls to “pace the frontier,” the debate over AI regulation, and why Democrats are suddenly making AI a much bigger political priority, including Barack Obama’s warning that the party needs a clear plan for AI, jobs, safety, and the economy.

The conversation then turns to the 2026 midterms, where Rob and Jesse are joined by DCCC officials Will Van Nuys and Courtney Rice to get an inside look at the Democratic strategy for winning back the House. They discuss the expanding battlefield, the importance of recruiting candidates who fit their districts, how Democrats are approaching Trump-plus districts, and whether a potential Democratic wave could put dozens of Republican seats in play. They also examine the party’s approach to competitive primaries, the tension between establishment and progressive candidates, and why the DCCC believes Democrats are positioned to take back the House.

From there, they head into the Senate races, including the increasingly competitive contest in Kansas between Republican Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton. They break down Marshall’s brutal reception at the Kansas State Fair, his controversies as a doctor and senator, and why the political environment in Kansas could make an upset more plausible than it might seem. Finally, they look ahead to 2028 and Ted Cruz’s potential presidential campaign, the emerging Republican primary field, and whether the Trump era could begin to lose its grip on the Republican Party after the 2026 midterms.

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