Researcher Frank Spring On WTF Happened To the Dems

Researcher Frank Spring On WTF Happened To the Dems

Author: Last Podcast Network January 2, 2026 Duration: 46:02
Happy New Year! This week on TFR we talk with progressive political strategist Frank Spring who tries to convince us that we should be somewhat hopeful about Democratic prospects in 2026. Arguing against the recent “Deciding to Win” report, he explains that, at least some, Democrats can walk and chew gum at the same time. Meaning, they don’t have to abandon core Democratic positions, but they do need to figure out (and quickly) how to talk to real people about the issues that matter the most.

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