Nobody Knows Anything

Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse sit down with Democratic strategist and CNN political commentator Xochitl Hinojosa to dig into one of the biggest questions facing Democrats right now: can they actually win Texas? With Gina Hinojosa running a surprisingly competitive race against Greg Abbott, they explore what is driving the shift in Texas, why Latino voters and the economy could reshape the race, and why Abbott’s massive war chest may not be enough to keep Democrats from breakin...

Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse welcome Christina Reynolds, founder of Break Glass Strategic Communications and a veteran of presidential campaigns, to unpack a chaotic week in Washington and what it could mean heading into the midterms. They start with Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, questioning what the meeting actually accomplished, the strange optics surrounding Trump’s attempts to showcase the White House, and the unusual moment when even China push...

Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined by Puck founding partner and national correspondent Peter Hamby to unpack a chaotic week in American politics—and what it could mean heading into the 2026 midterms. They start with the enormous sums of money pouring into Senate and governor's races, from the battleground states to the astonishing spending on local TV and NFL advertising, and examine how Democrats and Republicans are changing the way they reach voters. From there, they d...

On today’s BIG INTERVIEW, Jesse sits down with independent Senate candidate Todd Achilles, who is taking on longtime Republican Senator Jim Risch in deep-red Idaho. A lifelong Republican who also served as a Democrat in the Idaho legislature, Achilles explains why he believes voters are increasingly fed up with the two-party system—and why an independent candidate can compete in a state Donald Trump carried by 36 points. They dive into Achilles’ campaign to unseat an 83-year-old incumbent, hi...

Jesse looks ahead to another big night of primary results while taking stock of where the Democratic Party stands after Abdul El-Sayed’s stunning Michigan Senate primary victory. After a bruising campaign, El-Sayed is getting an increasingly unified show of support from across the Democratic coalition, with Haley Stevens, Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and others helping rally behind his general election campaign. But Jesse asks whether El-Sayed has learned the rig...

Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse are joined by POLITICO's Adam Wren to break down one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in the country: Michigan. They dive into the increasingly bitter showdown between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, discuss the role of AIPAC and outside spending in shaping the race, and explore what the outcome could mean for the future of the Democratic Party. They also examine whether El-Sayed's populist campaign can translate into success in ...

Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Jesse is joined by Lauren French, Communications Director at Senate Majority PAC, for a deep dive into the battle for control of the U.S. Senate with just 100 days until Election Day. Together, they break down the rapidly shifting Senate map, discuss why Democrats are suddenly competitive in states that once looked out of reach, and examine where the party is investing millions of dollars in its fight to win back the majority. They take a state-by-state look at...

Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Rob and Jesse unpack a week dominated by international conflict, political chaos, and high-stakes Democratic primaries. They begin with the rapidly escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, discussing the mounting human and financial costs, the risk of a wider regional war, and what the latest developments could mean for American foreign policy and the 2026 midterms. Back on the domestic front, they examine reports that the FBI may be scalin...