# The Challenges That Lie Ahead

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Podcast: [Perino on Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perino-on-politics-6571233)
Published: 2025-12-29T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

While 2026 is just around the corner, so are the Midterm Elections. Meanwhile, next month will mark the first anniversary of President Trump's second term in office. To reflect on this year and look ahead to next, Dana revisits her conversation with Yemisi Egbowole, founder of Podium Strategies and former Chief of Staff and advisor to the Biden White House Press Office. Yemisi discusses challenges facing the current Democratic Party and shares her projections for who may lead the Party in the future. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Yemisi highlight a messaging issue shared by both Democrats and Republicans. Has that changed since they recorded in August? This episode originally aired on Monday, August 18th, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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