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TLP Weekend Edition (August 23-24, 2025)
What we're reading and checking out.
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John Halpin
, 
Ruy Teixeira
, and 
Michael Baharaeen
7
How Trump (Almost) Made Lula Great Again
On August 1st, President Donald Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on a host of Brazilian products—currently the highest for any country in the world…
 • 
Juan David Rojas
3
Two, Three, Many Sister Souljah Moments!
That’s what the Democrats need.
 • 
Ruy Teixeira
113
Abundance For National Security
Abundance is having a big moment.
 • 
Michael D. Purzycki
5
Democrats Can Do Better than Gavin Newsom
Perhaps one of the worst-kept secrets in politics is that Gavin Newsom wants to be president.
 • 
Michael Baharaeen
45
Democrats Must Confront Economic Pessimism
With American families contemplating back-to-school spending and winter holiday budgets, the worrisome economic news is eerily on script: Donald Trump’s…
 • 
Justin Vassallo
48
TLP Weekend Edition (August 16-17, 2025)
What we're reading and checking out.
 • 
John Halpin
, 
Ruy Teixeira
, and 
Michael Baharaeen
10
Why Populism Could Dominate Both Parties
TLP Podcast with guest Emily Jashinsky.
 • 
Ruy Teixeira
1
51:47
The Fool’s Gold of Midterm Success
Will the Democrats fall for it again?
 • 
Ruy Teixeira
30
Economic Pessimism Remains Potent Among Voters
Even with a full-scale change in political leadership following the 2024 election, Americans remain deeply pessimistic about the U.S.
 • 
John Halpin
13
Trump’s Gains with Hispanics May Not Last for Republicans
One of the key reasons Donald Trump won a second term was the significant inroads he made with Hispanic voters.
 • 
Michael Baharaeen
21
How Deep Is the Democratic Bench, Really?
Amid a near-constant stream of negative poll numbers this summer, Democrats are trying to put on a brave face about their party’s prospects in 2028.
 • 
Justin Vassallo
108
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