This week, Jay and Sean talk the Donroe Doctrine. They address the centuries-old historical precedent of American military intervention in the Western Hemisphere and analyze how the Trump admiration's forays into Venezuela fit into this story. On the second half of the episode, Jay interviews Sean about his experiences as an election lawyer and congressional map-drawing extraordinaire. Take a listen!Remember to rate and follow Stubborn Things and stay up to date by following us on X <a href="https://x.com/aei_STpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@aei_STpodcast</a>.Comments? Suggestions? Email us at <a href="mailto:StubbornThings@aei.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">StubbornThings@aei.org</a>.

Radicalism, Instability, and a Dysfunctional Senate

John Adams famously said: “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." In this era of knee-jerk partisanship and ideological posturing, Adams's warning is as important as ever. Tune in every other week as AEI's Jay Cost and Sean Trende draw on their wide-ranging base of knowledge and stubborn commitment to the evidence to understand what is happening in the world of American politics.