In this first hour, Maggie is joined by Dan Shafer and Jack Eckblad to unpack the politically charged aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. They explore the starkly different left- and right-wing responses, from MAGA figures’ incendiary rhetoric—including calls for civil conflict—to GOP legislative moves targeting so-called “terror sympathizers.” The conversation zeroes in on the challenge Democrats face heading into 2026: how to address widespread economic anxiety while countering authoritarian rhetoric, all without alienating crucial swing voters. The hour highlights the urgency for Democrats to ground their message in economic solutions while firmly rejecting extremist narratives that endanger democracy’s core.

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