This week on the Oklahoma Memo Podcast, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes unpack a chaotic week in American politics and media.

Tulsi Gabbard abruptly resigns as Director of National Intelligence amid mounting international pressure and internal power struggles within the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Donald Trump shocks observers by announcing he won’t attend Don Jr.’s wedding — another sign, Grant argues, of an increasingly isolated presidency.

The conversation also dives deep into the Democratic Party’s long-delayed and widely criticized 2024 election autopsy report, why many Democrats are furious with party leadership, and how figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could reshape the party’s future.

Ryan and Grant also discuss:

Trump’s continued dominance in Republican primaries
Fallout from January 6 compensation proposals
SEC football boycott calls tied to redistricting battles
The growing fear and backlash surrounding AI and automation
Why data centers and AI policy could become major political flashpoints

A lot more in this episode. We hope you'll give it a full listen!

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