Unraveling Politics Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:02 -0400 en-us © 2026 Unraveling Politics yes 7e2b1299-caa9-5147-864a-535600088400 megaworldbuilder@gmail.com Robert Christaldi episodic false In Unraveling Politics, I’ll be discussing the latest American political news and give you my analysis of the most pertinent issues of the day. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Robert Christaldi megaworldbuilder@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ljbfnxqemf7phd0qcrwq6hy03rg6?.jpg Unraveling Politics Robert Christaldi Jr. What Happens After the War is Over? What Happens After the War is Over? In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest on a peace deal in Iran, the election results in Maine’s Senate primary and California’s gubernatorial primary. Lastly, I conclude with social security changes (not) proposed to Speaker Johnson and the next British PM, likely to take office within a few weeks.  


New York Times Article:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/business/energy-environment/iran-war-oil-reserves.html


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest on a peace deal in Iran, the election results in Maine’s Senate primary and California’s gubernatorial primary. Lastly, I conclude with social security changes (not) proposed to Speaker Johnson and the next British PM, likely to take office within a few weeks.  


New York Times Article:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/business/energy-environment/iran-war-oil-reserves.html


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-19344436 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 908 full false Is Anyone Surprised to Learn Graham Platner is (allegedly) a Predator? Is Anyone Surprised to Learn Graham Platner is (allegedly) a Predator? In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the implications of the bombshell out of Maine’s US Senate race, economic news, and some of the latest on Capitol Hill and the race for governor of California. 


Federal Reserve April 2026 report: 

https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/labor-force-growth-breakeven-employment-and-potential-gdp-growth-20260402.html

Fox Business: 

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/top-ceos-brace-downturn-warn-us-economy-worsen-in-next-6-months


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email


My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the implications of the bombshell out of Maine’s US Senate race, economic news, and some of the latest on Capitol Hill and the race for governor of California. 


Federal Reserve April 2026 report: 

https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/labor-force-growth-breakeven-employment-and-potential-gdp-growth-20260402.html

Fox Business: 

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/top-ceos-brace-downturn-warn-us-economy-worsen-in-next-6-months


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email


My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-19307906 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 819 122 full false 2026 Midterms: State of Play 5 Months Out 2026 Midterms: State of Play 5 Months Out In this episode of Unraveling Politics, Joe returns to the show to discuss redistricting, the Texas senate primary runoff, and the rest of the midterm elections. 

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode of Unraveling Politics, Joe returns to the show to discuss redistricting, the Texas senate primary runoff, and the rest of the midterm elections. 

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-19271000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 3120 121 full false How Did Trump Lose the Country: A Moderate’s Take in 2026. How Did Trump Lose the Country: A Moderate’s Take in 2026. In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss a theory as to why President Trump is so unpopular, the report the DNC released about the 2024 election, and two upcoming primaries to watch out for. 


2024 Election Autopsy:

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/politics/read-full-dnc-2024-autopsy-cnn

May 2026 Pew Research Polling into President Trump:

https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/05/11/americans-see-health-care-costs-deficit-inflation-as-big-problems-facing-the-nation/

May 2022 Pew Research Polling into President Biden: 

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/05/12/by-a-wide-margin-americans-view-inflation-as-the-top-problem-facing-the-country-today/


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email


My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss a theory as to why President Trump is so unpopular, the report the DNC released about the 2024 election, and two upcoming primaries to watch out for. 


2024 Election Autopsy:

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/politics/read-full-dnc-2024-autopsy-cnn

May 2026 Pew Research Polling into President Trump:

https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/05/11/americans-see-health-care-costs-deficit-inflation-as-big-problems-facing-the-nation/

May 2022 Pew Research Polling into President Biden: 

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/05/12/by-a-wide-margin-americans-view-inflation-as-the-top-problem-facing-the-country-today/


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email


My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-19229823 Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 946 120 full false Inflation Up As Trump’s Popularity Falls Inflation Up As Trump’s Popularity Falls In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest economic news after Trump proposes a federal gas tax holiday before moving onto Kevin Warsh’s confirmation to the Federal Reserve last week, the election news out of Louisiana and Trump’s trip to China. 

Atlas Intel Poll I referred to: 

https://cdn.atlasintel.org/faa7f7df-daae-44ca-801b-f25a339d99dc.pdf?_gl=1*w6kxa*_ga*ODgwMDMwNTA0LjE3Nzg1ODYzNzE.*_ga_W78QD5CNP1*czE3Nzg1ODYzNzEkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzg1ODYzNzgkajUzJGwwJGgw


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the latest economic news after Trump proposes a federal gas tax holiday before moving onto Kevin Warsh’s confirmation to the Federal Reserve last week, the election news out of Louisiana and Trump’s trip to China. 

Atlas Intel Poll I referred to: 

https://cdn.atlasintel.org/faa7f7df-daae-44ca-801b-f25a339d99dc.pdf?_gl=1*w6kxa*_ga*ODgwMDMwNTA0LjE3Nzg1ODYzNzE.*_ga_W78QD5CNP1*czE3Nzg1ODYzNzEkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzg1ODYzNzgkajUzJGwwJGgw


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-19191459 Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 723 119 full false Which Politicians Will Be Defeated in their Primary? Which Politicians Will Be Defeated in their Primary? *Episode did not go live until 5/17/26, my mistake*

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I begin with some politicians who are going to be picked out of Congress in their own primaries, then shift to economic news and lastly, toward the next British Prime Minister and who that might be. 


Note: Rep. Chuck Edwards is the 5th Representative to be facing ethics investigations. I forgot to mention Ex-Rep Cerfilus-McCormick, who resigned last month. 


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email


My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> *Episode did not go live until 5/17/26, my mistake*

In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I begin with some politicians who are going to be picked out of Congress in their own primaries, then shift to economic news and lastly, toward the next British Prime Minister and who that might be. 


Note: Rep. Chuck Edwards is the 5th Representative to be facing ethics investigations. I forgot to mention Ex-Rep Cerfilus-McCormick, who resigned last month. 


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email


My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-19150430 Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 814 118 full false Trump Falsely Declares Hostilities Have Ceased Trump Falsely Declares Hostilities Have Ceased In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss rationale as to how hostilities have “terminated,” with Iran according to the White House. Then shift to how the government shutdown ended, economic news, and your monthly midterm update. 


Tucker Carlson Regrets Support Trump: 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tucker-carlson-apologizes-role-helping-102220890.html


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss rationale as to how hostilities have “terminated,” with Iran according to the White House. Then shift to how the government shutdown ended, economic news, and your monthly midterm update. 


Tucker Carlson Regrets Support Trump: 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tucker-carlson-apologizes-role-helping-102220890.html


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-19115450 Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 748 117 full false DC Drama Consumes Political Oxygen This Week DC Drama Consumes Political Oxygen This Week In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the personal drama surrounding DC at the moment with several resignations from Congress and the administration. At the end, I will give a reason why I think JD Vance might not run for president in 2028. 

Tucker Carlson Regrets Support Trump: 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tucker-carlson-apologizes-role-helping-102220890.html

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss the personal drama surrounding DC at the moment with several resignations from Congress and the administration. At the end, I will give a reason why I think JD Vance might not run for president in 2028. 

Tucker Carlson Regrets Support Trump: 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tucker-carlson-apologizes-role-helping-102220890.html

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-19077322 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 736 116 full false There's Never a Calm Week under Trump There's Never a Calm Week under Trump In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss just some of the oddities this week, from two Congressmen resigning in disgrace, President Trump’s threats on Greenland, his rhetoric against the Pope, and late night rants about the 2016 and 2020 elections being stolen. 


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode of Unraveling Politics, I discuss just some of the oddities this week, from two Congressmen resigning in disgrace, President Trump’s threats on Greenland, his rhetoric against the Pope, and late night rants about the 2016 and 2020 elections being stolen. 


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-19042839 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 840 115 full false Trump Presses On As Political Position Weakens Trump Presses On As Political Position Weakens In this episode, I will begin with the major European election that has implications for the war in Ukraine, the latest on the Iranian-American War, and then transition to elections here at home and the budget President Trump has presented to Congress. 

NYT Article:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/politics/trump-budget-cuts.html


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email


My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode, I will begin with the major European election that has implications for the war in Ukraine, the latest on the Iranian-American War, and then transition to elections here at home and the budget President Trump has presented to Congress. 

NYT Article:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/politics/trump-budget-cuts.html


MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email


My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-19003642 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 864 114 full false Trump’s Wartime Address Comes a Month Too Late Trump’s Wartime Address Comes a Month Too Late In this episode, I will begin with President Trump’s Address from the White House last week and its potential impacts on the midterm elections. Then, I will provide some brief thoughts about the firing for now-former attorney general Pam Bondi, and some important Supreme Court business. 


Trump’s Address:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-delivers-an-address-to-the-nation-apr-1-2026/

CNN/SSRS Poll: 

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/03/politics/cnn-poll-double-haters-democrats-midterms

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode, I will begin with President Trump’s Address from the White House last week and its potential impacts on the midterm elections. Then, I will provide some brief thoughts about the firing for now-former attorney general Pam Bondi, and some important Supreme Court business. 


Trump’s Address:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-delivers-an-address-to-the-nation-apr-1-2026/

CNN/SSRS Poll: 

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/03/politics/cnn-poll-double-haters-democrats-midterms

MY BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree (Second Edition) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-18966617 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 958 113 full false Nothing Has Changed As Government Shutdown Breaks Record....Again. Nothing Has Changed As Government Shutdown Breaks Record....Again. In this episode, I discuss the now-longest government shutdown in American history as well as a few “sleeper” stories I think are important for the months ahead. 
DHS Study
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2017/11/09/tsa-misses-70-of-fake-weapons-but-thats-an-improvement/

BOOKS:
My Memoir, More Than A Degree 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode, I discuss the now-longest government shutdown in American history as well as a few “sleeper” stories I think are important for the months ahead. 
DHS Study
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2017/11/09/tsa-misses-70-of-fake-weapons-but-thats-an-improvement/

BOOKS:
My Memoir, More Than A Degree 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-18927787 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 821 112 full false Why I Don't Think the Iran War Will End Anytime Soon Why I Don't Think the Iran War Will End Anytime Soon In this episode, I will be discussing why I don’t think the Iran war will end, the latest on congressional gridlock, and the potential retirement of Justice Samuel Alito from the Supreme Court. 

BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> In this episode, I will be discussing why I don’t think the Iran war will end, the latest on congressional gridlock, and the potential retirement of Justice Samuel Alito from the Supreme Court. 

BOOKS:

My Memoir, More Than A Degree 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR7WLZZ1?ref=sp_email

My Second Book, The Summer I Couldn’t Forget

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G43ZJ6WW

]]> Robert Christaldi Buzzsprout-18889886 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 878 111 full false