As the year comes to a close, the Postriders talk about Indiana's failure to redistrict despite Trump's urging and have some fun making some predictions about 2026.
It's time for a foreign policy roundup as the Postriders try to suss out what the Trump administration's plan is for Ukraine and its continued military buildup in the Caribbean.
What did the 2025 elections mean? What is going on in the Republican Party? And what did the end of the shutdown and the return of the Epstein files tell us about the current moment in politics? Michael and Lars hop on the Roundup to find out.
Lars and Michael preview the upcoming off-year elections in New York City, California, Virginia, and New Jersey. How should you assess the results and what will these elections mean for the national scene?
The Postriders discuss the continued government shutdown and the series of text-related scandals that have beleagured prospective candidates and nominees over the last month.
Lars and Michael unpack the government shutdown, how we got here, how we get out, and then pivot to the origin of (and potential solutions to) the Democratic Party's malaise.
Michael and Lars discuss the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, the ensuing fallout, and a looming shutdown fight on Capitol Hill.
Lars and Michael talk about what Congress is up to now that it's back from recess and take a critical look at Trump's attempts to weaken the independence of the Federal Reserve.
On the latest Roundup, Mike and Lars discuss the presidential prospects of the suddenly buzzy Gavin Newsom and some early Senate-related moves made by the Democrats.
In the latest Roundup, Michael and Lars discuss Trump sending the National Guard into Washington, DC and the ongoing battle over redistricting congressional maps.
The Postriders dig into the Trump/Epstein drama, what both parties can do about and learn from it, and then check in on the 2026 midterm news.
The Postriders explore the political and policy implications after the signing of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and unpack all you need to know about the national takeaways for the New York City mayoral election.
Michael and Lars bury the lead by discussing the No Kings protests and Trump's controversial military parade before addressing the big story of the last two weeks, the (possibly concluded) war in Iran.
Lars and Michael discuss the Musk-Trump breakup and how both Democrats and Republicans can avoid their worst impulses when addressing the turmoil in Los Angeles.
In the latest Postrider Roundup, Michael and Lars discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and the Democrats' alleged old person problem
Lars and Michael consider the first American Pope, the Republican war on NPR and PBS, and probe some of the first big moves in the 2026 midterms.
Michael and Lars discuss Donald Trump's suddenly unpopular immigration policies and yet another Signal-related scandal from Pete Hegseth.
The Postrider's Lars Emerson and Michael Lovito gripe about tariffs and economic uncertainty, agonize over the administration's strategy at hand, and take note of cracks in the administration's unified face -- as well as a scattered Democratic response beginning to show signs of life.
Michael and Lars discuss Signalgate, the Trump administrations aggressive moves to deport alleged gang members and detain pro-Palestinian visa and green card holders without due process, upcoming elections in Wisconsin and Florida, and the Democrats' "babysitter" problem
The Postrider's Lars Emerson and Michael Lovito discuss the continuing resolution, Chuck Schumer's flagging support, frustration with Democrats at large, and what to make of the numerous high-profile Senate Democratic retirement announcements.