Political analysts and commentators examine this week’s key developments, from escalating tensions between the U.S. and Canada over trade policies to ongoing legal battles surrounding mail-in voting procedures. The conversation also covers growing public resistance to the expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers, as well as the cultural impact of Dolly Parton’s passing. Insights into the week’s defining stories—ranging from economic disputes to technological and societal shifts—offer a broad perspective on the issues shaping current discourse.
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trade war and dispute with Canada, the legal fight over mail-in ballots, the public backlash to AI and data centers and the loss of Dolly Parton.