Vibes Only
The polls are broken, the stakes are unprecedented, and vibes drive the future of American politics.
Every Thursday, political strategist Brian Derrick (founder of Oath) and new media strategist Glennis Meagher (co-founder of Generator Collective) break down the biggest stories in American politics, elections, and culture.
This isn't your standard cable news commentary. Get an insider's look at the US political machine, current news of the week, and the digital strategy shaping our world - delivered with the honesty, insight, and humor of two people who've actually worked in the trenches of US politics.
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Vibes Only
Latest Episodes
What Would Lina Khan Do? The Paramount Merger and Trump's Press Ban
ProPublica's Susan Collins bombshell, Beau Bayh putting Indiana in play, and every new Sabato rating moving left. 40 days out, the vibes are up.Brian and Glennis dig into ProPublica's report that an FBI anti-corruption squad was examinin...
"Heavens, No": The Lawmakers Regulating AI Without Using It
Maxine Waters can't remember if she uses AI, and The Democracy Draft wants your midterm bracket. 47 days out, the vibes are bullish.Primary season is officially over. Brian is bullish on the House and more bearish on the Senate than most...
Rockbridge in Dallas: Inside JD Vance's 2028 Donor Network
Why are Republicans holding a convention in a midterm year? Because it costs $250,000 to sit at a table with Donald Trump. Brian Derrick reads the Dallas price list out loud and explains what the first GOP midterm convention is actually for.
Ed Markey Wins and a USPS Whistleblower Complaint
Your ballot is not cancelled. Sen. Richard Blumenthal released a 20-page complaint describing a rushed September 1 launch, a federal court order standing in the way, and one move that takes you off the list entirely: vote early.An anonym...
Mail-In Voting Panic, Ticketmaster, and Rob Sand's Iowa
Your feed said the midterms are over. Brian Derrick says take a breath. Plus Rob Sand is the favorite to be Iowa's next governor.The Supreme Court's shadow docket order on Donald Trump's mail-in voting executive order launched a thousand...
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Hi Glennis and Brian! I have loved the podcast this year and appreciate your thoughtful insights. While I would totally respect your decision not to continue the podcast next year, I personally find the information useful as you frame stories in an appropriate context that I may not put together myself while scrolling through social media. Politics can be overwhelming if I take a break and try to "catch up" only when there is an election so I think the podcast is one of many ways I am trying to keep consistently informed (while trying to stay sane 🙃). Even though the election didn't go as we hoped, I appreciate all your effort and keeping me personally motivated to stay engaged 💙
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