Midterms Massacre, Woke 2.0, Fan Fiction

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss the Republican Party’s heavy losses in the 2026 midterm elections and how party figures have responded. They focus in particular on Vice President J.D. Vance’s claim that the Iran war contributed to the Republican wipeout, and consider whether the results point to a cultural shift dubbed “Woke 2.0”.

The conversation also turns to whether the political system is working for young people and to cultural recommendations. Britschgi praises the 2017 film *The Death of Stalin*, while Soave mentions upcoming travel to Taiwan and Japan. The episode’s listed discussion points begin at 10:05 on Vance’s explanation, 37:15 on young people and 51:53 on the film.