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‘If I can get you to feel’ — politics, wrestling and connecting with people

Political Theater, Episode 359

Among the small number of Democrats who have shown they can navigate the current political environment, according to Brandon Wetherbee, is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. — Among the small number of Democrats who have shown they can navigate the current political environment, according to Brandon Wetherbee, is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

By Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee

Posted February 19, 2025 at 5:22pm

For someone who has dominated politics for going on a decade, Donald Trump still controls the narrative in a way that leaves his opponents flat-footed. Trump’s connection to professional wrestling offers lessons on how he is able to do this and how to connect in the political arena. Roll Call contributor and Recommend If You Like Editor Brandon Wetherbee returns to the podcast to discuss.

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