The Two Men Who Aren’t on the Ballot: Who Owns 2026?
Donald Trump says voters should “pretend” he’s on the ballot this November. Fair enough. But if the 2026 midterms are going to be treated as a referendum on Trump, then the entire record deserves exam...
24 Sep 58min
The Architecture of Ego: When Power Tries to Outlive the Powerful
This week on The Briefing Room with Marcus Atkinson, we examine Donald Trump’s push to reshape Washington through monuments, branding, and public architecture—and place it inside a much older politica...
10 Sep 56min
The Election Before the Election: Who Really Controls the 2026 Midterms?
What if the most important decisions about the 2026 election are being made before you ever cast a ballot?On the first full one-hour edition of The Briefing Room with Marcus Atkinson, we examine the p...
20 Aug 56min
Women Are the Key
Women are not merely one voting bloc among many—they may be the deciding force in what happens next.In this episode of The Briefing Room, Marcus Atkinson examines the growing political power of women ...
6 Aug 27min
The Election He Can’t Let Go: Is Trump Fighting 2020 While Republicans Lose 2026?
Donald Trump is back in Georgia—and once again, the 2020 election is following him. But with Republicans facing a difficult midterm battle, could Trump’s continued attacks on the electoral system disc...
23 Jul 30min
The Heir Apparent, Part Two: Can Trumpism Survive Without Donald Trump?
The biggest political question may not be whether Donald Trump wins another election—it may be what happens to the movement after he's gone. In Part Two of this special investigation, Marcus Atkinson ...
21 Jul 27min
The Heir Apparent, Part One: Is JD Vance Preparing for Life After Trump?
For years, JD Vance has been one of Donald Trump's fiercest defenders. But is something beginning to change? In Part One of this special two-part edition of The Briefing Room, Marcus Atkinson examines...
21 Jul 29min
