Brass Monkeys, Iowa and Rwanda

Guests include political strategist Michael Donohue, commentator Cory Bernard, analyst Zee Cohen Sanchez, and poll expert Logan Phillips.Segment 1: Unpacking the Iowa CaucusesIntroduction to the Iowa caucuses as a critical milestone in the 2024 election cycle.Discussion on Trump's surprising victory, securing a record 51% of the vote, and the tight race for second place.Analysis of Trump's enduring popularity and the implications for rivals like Haley and DeSantis.Exploration of the Republican field's strategic shifts and challenges.Segment 2: The UK's Rwanda Bill ControversyAn in-depth look at the controversial Rwanda bill, championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.Examination of the bill's journey through the House of Commons and the impending challenges in the House of Lords.Insights into the internal divisions within the Conservative party and the bill's global implications.Perspectives from notable political figures including former Home Secretary Suella Braverman and immigration minister Robert Jenrick.Closing Segment:Reflections on the future of the Republican Party post-Trump, exploring potential shifts and the emergence of new political figures.Final thoughts on the evolving political landscapes in the US and the UK, and their broader implications.Social Media Highlights:Catch Logan Phillips (@loganr2wh) discussing the impact of trials on the general election on Politico.Follow Mike Donahue (@MichaelADonahue).Join Corey Bernard (@168polymath) as he navigates through political academia and current events.QuotesCory Bernard:"I don't think that much. I think it was, I think it was overhyped..." - Cory Bernard, commenting on the perceived threat to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's position regarding the Rwanda bill.Z Cohen Sanchez:"100 percent in that, this has been a question on everybody's mind for the last four years, essentially, right?" - Z Cohen Sanchez, discussing the enduring support for Trump despite various controversies.Michael Donohue:"Crazy stupid, cruel. And I understand politically why Richie's doing it. But to me, I think he's preaching to the choir of his base." - Michael Donohue, providing his perspective on the motivations behind Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill.Logan Phillips:"You have, in particular, a lot of white voters that don't have a college degree that had been moving away from Democrats but just accelerated a lot towards Trump..." - Logan Phillips, analyzing voter demographic shifts and their impact on the Republican Party's dynamics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.