Republicans Start Hitting the Panic Button

Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse unpack a week of unexpected alliances, Democratic infighting, and the early battle for the 2028 presidential race. They start with the increasingly unlikely relationship between Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, including Trump’s praise for Mamdani, their surprisingly friendly White House press conference, and why the budding bromance has Republicans scrambling to figure out how to make Democratic socialism a midterm issue. From there, they turn to the growing debate over artificial intelligence and U.S.-China relations, including Trump’s upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping and the question of whether Washington should cooperate with Beijing to slow down the AI arms race. They discuss the national security risks of rapidly advancing AI, the possibility of international guardrails, and the growing tension between competing with China and preventing the technology from moving faster than society can handle. The conversation then moves to the midterms, with a deep dive into the allegations surrounding Susan Collins, campaign finance, government contracts, and a ProPublica investigation that has reignited questions about corruption in Washington. They also examine the Maine Senate race between Collins and Troy Jackson, and the contrasting approaches Democrats are taking as they try to compete in some of the country's most closely watched races. Finally, the focus shifts to 2028. Rob and Jesse break down Kamala Harris' political future, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's increasingly open discussion of a potential presidential run, and the emerging Democratic field. They explore why AOC may have a unique opening in the progressive lane, whether Harris will enter the race, and what candidates like JB Pritzker could bring to the contest. Along the way, they discuss the political calculations, risks, and opportunities that could shape the Democratic primary long before the 2028 campaign officially begins. Subscribe to the Nobody Knows Anything Youtube Channel  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Instagram.  Follow Nobody Knows Anything on Twitter (X??) Follow Rob on Twitter and Jesse on Twitter  Email us at whatsup@Nobodyknows.wtf