Episode

The message-less White House, immigration tensions, and Iran

Podcast
The Playbook Podcast
Published
May 8, 2026
Duration seconds
771
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Summary

The White House claims it has a midterm message — but nobody seems to know what it is. Adam Wren dives into the GOP's messaging confusion. Then Megan Messerly discusses the tension between immigration headliners and the Trump administration's promises on mass deportations. And more on Iran.