Next Up with Mark Halperin

Mark Halperin breaks down the political fallout surrounding Graham Platner, examining the Democrats' frenzied effort to replace him while holding onto the campaign success he built.... explaining why replacing Platner may be far more difficult than many expect. Mark also takes a closer look at the media's role in his rise and fall, plus Susan Collins' reelection hopes in one of the most contested races in the country.

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Mark Halperin's reported monologue takes on the biggest and most under-covered 2028 presidential campaign question: can Bernie Sanders overcome questions about his age and win the nomination? What would he need to do to silence the doubters, even as his movement continues to dominate the Democratic Party. Then, Mark is joined by Megyn Kelly to discuss the rise of socialism in America, anti-Israel sentiment, and the areas of growing frustration within the Republican Party. Megyn also weighs in on JD Vance vs. Marco Rubio, and why the VP has lost ground in some quarters.  

 

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Mark Halperin’s reported monologue unveils his new July 8 for '28 Democratic presidential nominee rankings, explaining why Bernie Sanders is rising as the party's progressive wing gains momentum. He also examines why many of the party's potential 2028 contenders have been reluctant to challenge the socialist movement and what that could mean for the Democrats in 2026 and beyond. Plus, Melissa DeRosa and Erick Erickson break down the collapse of Graham Platner's Senate hopes and discuss the Democratic Party's leadership crisis.

 

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In this special America 250 episode, Mark Halperin draws on his many decades covering politics all across the U.S.A. to deliver his reported monologue on the enduring strengths that have made the country exceptional for two and a half centuries, arguing that America's openness to ideas, opportunity, and innovation remains its greatest competitive advantage. He is joined by Victor Davis Hanson, to explore American exceptionalism, comparisons to China and Europe, and whether growing political polarization poses a serious threat to the nation's future. PBS host Aaron Tang joins to discuss the Founders' vision for civil discourse, the Supreme Court, and what reforms could strengthen America's constitutional system for the next 250 years.

 

Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (262) 454-0503 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/mark *Paid Partnership*” Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

 

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In the newest edition of “Next Up,” Mark’s reported monologue examines how Hakeem Jeffries is losing control of the Democratic Party as socialists gain influence and reshape the party's direction. Benny Johnson joins the show to discuss why many conservatives feel betrayed by Justice Amy Coney Barrett and which Democratic presidential candidates he believes Republicans should fear most in 2028. Plus, Tim Rice breaks down the political impact of the Supreme Court's latest rulings, and Mark answers viewer questions on Josh Shapiro, James Talarico, election integrity, and the race to 2028 in another edition of “Mark the Mailman.”

 

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Chapter: For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (262) 454-0503 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/mark *Paid Partnership*” Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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