A new episode of The David Frum Show spotlights a Democratic battle that could have consequences far beyond one race. Jonathan Chait joins the program to discuss why the Michigan Democratic Senate primary is being treated as an early test of where the party may be headed ahead of the 2028 cycle.
The conversation, as described by the show, also takes in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the continuing attacks on Barack Obama’s legacy. Together, those topics point to a broader debate inside national politics over party identity, media culture and which recent Democratic achievements still define the party’s message.
The episode opens with David Frum’s reaction to President Trump’s latest round of tariffs, adding an immediate policy argument to the political discussion. That trade move gives the show a wider frame, linking campaign strategy and party positioning with the economic decisions shaping the current moment.
The program also references Eric Cline’s 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed, widening the discussion beyond day-to-day politics. Taken together, the episode presents the Michigan primary as part of a larger struggle over legacy, direction and what kind of political future both parties are preparing for.
