Politics Extra

Political Wire Wrapped 2025

The Trump era is a like a fire hose

Jan 5 • Taegan Goddard

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December 2025

The Blue Wave T-Shirt

For friends who vote Democratic

Dec 8, 2025 • Taegan Goddard

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November 2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

On this day of gratitude, I want to express my sincere thanks to all of you.

Nov 27, 2025 • Taegan Goddard

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Trump Only Gets Weaker From Here

I posted this piece yesterday for Political Wire members, but I wanted to share it more widely with Politics Extra readers.

Nov 18, 2025 • Taegan Goddard

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Democrats Get Nothing

An entirely predictable end to the longest shutdown in history.

Nov 10, 2025 • Taegan Goddard

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October 2025

The Politics of the Shutdown

A conversation with Jessica Yellin and Taegan Goddard

Oct 30, 2025 • Taegan Goddard and Jessica Yellin

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Four Ways Trump Acts Like a King

Add your own in the comments

Oct 21, 2025 • Taegan Goddard

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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl

The anger on the right isn't about his music.

Oct 9, 2025 • Taegan Goddard

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How This Shutdown Might End

But it's not likely to end soon.

Oct 7, 2025 • Taegan Goddard

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September 2025

A Few Thoughts on Government Shutdowns

Fighting is fine -- unless you end up worse off than you were before.

Sep 30, 2025 • Taegan Goddard

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Trump Splinters His Base

Trump wins when voters think he can impose order on chaos. He loses when he creates chaos where there was none.

Sep 24, 2025 • Taegan Goddard

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Is a Wake-Up Call

The loss of late-night voices is a blow to free speech — but it could be the spark Democrats need.

Sep 18, 2025 • Taegan Goddard

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