Bill Scher, the Washington Monthly politics editor, and Matt Lewis, columnist for the Los Angeles Times and The Hill, have been discussing politics on their online show and podcast “The DMZ” for nearly 20 years. Today they brought to show to Substack Live and delved into President Donald Trump’s sinking poll numbers, the 2026 Senate election map, and the utility of legal repercussions for Trump administration officials if Democrats regain power.
You can watch their discussion above. Here are some of the articles they discussed:
"What Will It Take for Democrats to Take the Senate?" by Bill Scher
"Nation’s challenge after Trump will be to seek justice, not retribution" by Matt Lewis
"The Ephemeral Presidency" by Bill Scher
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How Big Is the Brewing Blue Wave?
On a Substack Live edition of "The DMZ," Washington Monthly Politics Editor Bill Scher and Los Angeles Times columnist Matt Lewis discuss Trump's sinking poll numbers and the 2026 Senate election map.
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