Join Matt Lewis and Bill Scher in the DMZ as they dive into:

-- Donald Trump’s latest moves—tariffs, federal workforce cuts, and all-out economic chaos.

-- Is there a method to the madness, or is Trump risking a recession with no plan?

-- From West Virginia’s vibe shift to Elon Musk’s DOGE-fueled firings, we unpack the stakes—stagflation, cronyism, and a GOP rooting for the bad guys.

-- Are Democrats fighting back effectively, or just flailing?

-- Elon Musk Misunderstood the Film “Office Space.”

-- Remembering blog legend Kevin Drum

-- And MUCH more!

Ahead of the Iowa caucuses, Bill and Matt discuss the state of the GOP primary race, including this week's primary debate. Can Nikki Haley win New Hamsphire, and will that even matter? Next, they discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's attempts to avoid a government shutdown, and whether Joe Biden is capable of driving a positive message.

Join Matt Lewis and Bill Scher on DMZ as they dive into the latest political analysis. In this episode, Bill discusses his provocative Washington Monthly article, "Trump’s Historically Bad First Month of Polls Should Terrify Republicans."

With Trump's approval ratings dropping 7 points in just one month — starting stronger than his first term but already treading water — these early numbers could spell disaster for congressional Republicans facing the 2026 midterms.

From unpopular tariffs and Elon Musk’s growing unpopularity to potential economic missteps like inflation and job cuts, is Trump governing as advertised, or is he overreading his mandate? Matt challenges Bill’s optimism, questioning voter expectations, poll reliability, and whether Republicans can break from Trump’s grip. Are Democrats poised to capitalize, or will Trump’s chaos reshape the political landscape? Watch now for expert insights on Trump’s presidency, GOP strategy, and the road to 2026!

Bill and Matt assess Trump's first three weeks of his second term

Mike Johnson has been elected Speaker of the House. Just before the vote, Matt and Bill talked about his chances. They also discussed Democrats' decision to help defeat former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and whether this is part of a risky strategy to elevate MAGA. Lastly, are the walls finally closing in on Donald Trump as his close confidants plead guilty? We report, you decide. 

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On this episode of The DMZ, Bill and Matt discuss...

-- Why they decided to take a break from recording, and how they are planning to professionally manage a second Trump presidency.

-- Mike Johnson winning enough votes to remain Speaker of The House

-- Whether Trump's administration will face problems with inflation and a debt ceiling crisis

-- Why Matt believes in "The Great Man" theory of campaigns

-- Bill's theory that Kamala Harris could be the Democratic nominee in 2028

-- And MUCH more!