Who will lead America in 2028? Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the next presidential election, weighing potential matchups involving JD Vance, Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Marco Rubio, and Kelly Ayotte. They also scrutinize Maryland Governor Wes Moore's presidential ambitions, his record on rebuilding Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, and controversies surrounding his military credentials.

Plus, the hosts question why conservatives embraced controversial celebrities like Russell Brand and Andrew Tate, examine concerns about foreign influence in political podcasting, and challenge Dave Smith's claim that Americans need $1 million a year to live a middle-class lifestyle. Finally, they spotlight conservative filmmaking, including Generation COVID, America's Moms, and Ben Shapiro's Confession, while calling out what they see as Hollywood's political double standards.