Nate Silver Predicts: Democrats Take the House, Newsom Is Fading & AOC Might Win It All in 2028

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  • Jun 29, 2026
  • 1:00:42
  • Full Episode

(0:00) Nate Silver joins the pod! (10:02) California's ballot counting problem: Raman's late-mail surge, ballot harvesting claims, and why the US counts slower than India (25:18) Democrats' three-way civil war: The left, the abundance libs, and Newsom's "resistance lib" base (34:48) The winning 2028 playbook: Anti-oligarch messaging, why young men want control, and immigrants fleeing the Dems (45:48) How algorithmic social media entrenches polarization: Elon's X, filter bubbles, and the death of the chronological feed (50:01) 2026 midterm predictions: 85-90% Dem House takeover, Senate toss-up, and the Iran/gas price wildcard (55:20) Newsom is collapsing in polls: Nate's 2028 Dem bet is AOC   Thanks to our partners!

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Brief Summary

Nate Silver discusses US elections, Knicks' success, and California voting issues.

Key points

  • Partisanship in Elections. Partisanship shapes every election in the US, with predictions for 2028 already forming.
  • Nate Silver on Knicks' Success. Nate Silver discusses the Knicks' surprising playoff performance and their defensive improvements.
  • California Election Concerns. Nate Silver critiques California's election system, calling it unacceptable and slow.
  • The Illusion of Election Fraud. Despite claims of widespread fraud, evidence shows it's minimal and unlikely to sway elections.
  • The Polarization of American Politics. Partisanship and polarization are powerful forces shaping the electoral landscape in the U.S.
  • The Rise of Socialism in Politics. A potential shift towards socialism is seen among younger Democrats, raising questions about the future of the party.

Episode highlights

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