Episode Synopsis
The 'A Template for Congress Podcast' team examines the shifting tide of American public opinion in early 2026. As voters who previously supported the administration begin to express reservations over rising costs and civil rights rollbacks, we explore progressive strategies for "bridging the divide." The episode covers the weaponization of immigration enforcement, the SPEED Act's impact on the environment, and provides a roadmap for grassroots organizing ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Sources
- 2026: The Year Ahead - Center for Progressive Reform
- News | Congressional Progressive Caucus
- New National UMass Amherst Poll - University of Massachusetts
- INDIVISIBLE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DEMOCRACY ON THE BRINK
- 10 Rules for Post-Election Conversations - TIME
- Progressives Push to Revamp the Democratic Party - Campaigns & Elections

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