Next Up with Mark Halperin31 Jul 2025

The 2028 Invisible Primary, Economic Reality, and Booker’s Hamilton Audition with Meghan McCain

Mark Halperin officially kicks off the 2028 presidential race with the debut of his “Invisible Primary Rankings” in his reported monologue. Who’s really ahead to lead the Democratic Party next? It’s not just about early voting states anymore. Mark ranks the contenders across categories that matter — from who owns the digital space to who passes the “hang test.” Buttigieg or Shapiro? AOC or Newsom? Who’s connecting with the base — and who’s falling flat? This is your early, essential guide to the nomination campaign that’s already begun (even if no one’s admitting it yet).

Then, it’s hot topics with Meghan McCain — starting with the rumored Katy Perry–Justin Trudeau romance and the “Trump trauma bond” that might explain it. Meghan also goes off on Sen. Cory Booker’s latest floor gambit, and why it is the perfect example of a man still auditioning for Hamilton. She and Mark debate the Sydney Sweeney/American Eagle backlash, and Mark shares why Meghan’s genes make her a “Gorgeous Maverick.” Plus: the one question Meghan would ask Trump about Epstein — and it’s not what you think.

Finally, David Bahnsen joins with news you can actually use. Is the economy booming or busting? Mark and David cut through the noise to explain what’s really happening — and what the Trump administration is doing about housing, education, and other costs hitting your wallet.

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