As 2025 draws to a close, Jon is joined by Crooked Media's Jon Favreau and "The Bulwark" host Tim Miller. Together, they assess Trump's tumultuous first year back in office, discuss whether his declining popularity offers reason for optimism, and examine what lies ahead for both parties as he enters lame-duck status and the races for both the midterms and presidency begin. Plus, Jon talks about the Best & Worst of Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, and the Baby Jesus!
0:00 - Intro
1:48 - Jon Favreau & Tim Miller Join
2:48 - How many years has 2025 been?
3:57 - How do you stay professionally engaged through the 'turd mine' of this past year?
7:25 - Specific frustrations with the election of the Trump administration & who's to blame
10:50 - Commenting on President Trump's recent rally in Pennsylvania
14:00 - Is the media's criticism of Trump or his own incoherence the cause of his waning popularity?
21:02 - Do Democrats have revolutionary goals or has Trump beaten it out of us?
24:59 - Are we setup to swing to another extreme administration in this next election?
27:29 - GIANT BEE!!
28:30 - Jon Stewart's ideal Presidential candidate in this next election
31:38 - Jon Favreau on the road ahead for the next Democratic Presidential nominee
34:48 - Tim Miller on his current views towards Democrats and Zohran Mamdani
38:30 - Jon Favreau on the importance of Democrats delivering on bold campaign promises
41:07 - Is there a price for the Trump administration's rampant incoherence?
45:51 - What is the behind the camera conversation Democrats & Republicans are having?
54:00 - Honest thoughts on JD Vance & his chances of being the Republican Presidential nominee
1:00:49 - Does RFK have the support to succeed Donald Trump?
1:03:45 - Do we need to change the incentive structures on media, social media & governance?
1:10:30 - What is the Democrats path forward against Trump's 5 Families spoils system?
1:22:15 - Breaking Down the Discussion
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