Scalpel vs. Chainsaw: Why Democrats (and Republicans) Keep Overreaching (w/ Mike Pesca)
February 12, 2026
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as posted by the channelWhy do elites keep misreading the public? In this episode of The Liberal Patriot Podcast, Ruy Teixeira sits down with Mike Pesca to unpack the surprising voter ID consensus, the “scalpel vs. chainsaw” problem in modern politics, media tribalism, Barry Weiss and CBS, and the Democrats’ struggle between moderation and resistance. Are we stuck in a permanent overreaction cycle — or is there still room for reform?
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