Project 2028

The Senate: Page Program and Upcoming Elections

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:53:00 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, the hosts discuss Elle's time working as a senate page. She shares stories and insight from her time on the floor. Ryan then leads a discussion on upcoming elections and how different races are looking.

We are glad to be back and can't wait to continue moving forward! Happy 2 years!

Primaries in TX, NC and other places! Also, we are at war?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:50:57 GMT

Hey, as you guessed Ryan titled the episode, hope you guys enjoyed, need I say more here......

State of the Union: 107 Minutes of Nothing

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, the hosts discuss Trump's State of the Union speech. They share thought and opinions, keeping the conversation light and not dwelling to long on any one topic. If you want to save time listen to this episode and you'll get about the same level of depth as Trump's speech.

Epstein House Oversight, AOC in Munich and NJ-11

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:29:00 GMT

In this episode, we discuss a lot (hopefully for the first and hopefully the last time) about the Epstein files. Ryan also has a small tangent about the DDHQ NJ-11 race call and AOC is the MSC ;)

Enjoy!

Thermostatic Public Opinion on Immigration Policy…or more?

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode of project 2028, the hosts talk about the two most recent deaths at the hands of ICE agents. This episode discusses what happened, the reaction, why, and more.

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Weak parties and Strong Partisanship

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:39:00 GMT

I hope you guys enjoyed this train-of-thought episode. If you live in the Illinois 9th district, be sure to check out IL9CAST!

The Kingmaker of Primaries

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:53:00 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, the hosts turn their attention home to Illinois's 9th Congressional District, and it's unlike anything seen in decades. For the first time since the 1990s, the district is hosting a genuinely competitive Democratic primary, with millions of dollars from local contributors and national PACs alike flooding in. The race is contentious, the stakes are high, and the implications stretch far beyond our North Shore. Enjoy!

Hey, it's Ryan here. I said the 25th was when the EOY FEC reports come out, but I was wrong; it's actually the 31st. I have no idea where I pulled the 25th from. Anyway, enjoy the reporting on the 31st!

The ICE Shooting and Federal Immunity: A Reckoning for the Enforcement-Accountability Gap?

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:30:00 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, the hosts discuss the death of Renee Good. They talk about ICE training and reactions this incident has brought. This episode does discuss some sensitive topics. Please continue to do your own research on topics that peak your interests.

Regime Change in Caracas: Trump's Venezuela Gambit?

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:25:00 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, Ryan and Elle discuss the recent operation conducted by the US military to capture the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. The hosts talk about the legality of the operation, why the US carried out this attack, and what this means moving forward. They share thoughts and opinions regarding the situation and debut a new game from 538's old podcast!!

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Erasure in the Trump Administration

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Luciana and Elle discuss quite censorship and how the has played out so far in the Trump Administration. They discuss the changing and removal of official government websites, the pause of different months of remembrance, and the 250th anniversary of the US and how Trump is choosing what and who to honor, This is a very opinionated episode. Please do your own research on these topics and form your own opinions.

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Karoline's Krashout + Local Politics

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Descripion: In this solo episode, Luciana talks about Karoline Leavitt an how her stances/comments reflect on the government. She also touches on the importance of local politics and how to get involved.

Gerrymandering in the United States and Local Governace

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:17 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, the hosts discuss the recent decision of the Supreme Court to allow for Texas to use its new congressional district map. This ruling comes at a time where gerrymandering is at large in the US, with Texas, California, Indiana, and other states proposing new maps. The three hosts discuss their feelings on state districting and propose ways to eliminate the intentional elimination of opposite party voting within the states.

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Check out: https://redistricter.com /

Prediction Markets are the Future...Literally

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:43 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, Ryan talks about a topic he is deeply interested in, political prediction markets. He explains how they have and will continue to shape news as we know it along with his personal experience.

Enough with the boring description, check this stuff out!!!!

Check out Manifold Markets!!

US federal government creates a cap-and-trade system before 2040?

If you live in the Illinois 9th Distict - Check this out!

Who will have the House majority in 2026???

Loans and Loyalties: US Bails Out Argentina and MTG Resigns

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:29 GMT

In this episode In Project 2028, the hosts discuss and share their opinions on the $20 billion currency swap between the US and Argentina. They also briefly talk about the recently announced resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene, news that is a shock to many even in her own party.

Epstein Files, What Does This Mean: Mini Episode

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:41 GMT

In this mini episode, the hosts discuss everything Epstein. They talk about developments, share thoughts about Trump, and mention pop culture memes to finish out the episode.

If you are enjoying these mini episodes send over an email to project2028.podcast@gmail.com and follow the show on istagram @project2028.pod

Election Aftermath: Key Races, Turning Points and Looking Forward

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:00:35 GMT

In this episode, Ryan and Luciana discuss and review recent elections. They talk about results and what this will mean, along with other things. At the end, there is a short segment about an update with the government shutdown.

Has the Presidency Has Become a Joke: Mini Episode

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:30 GMT

In this new mini episode, the hosts talk about how professional and the expectations for the US president have changed in recent years. They do this through looking at Donald Trump’s social media usage. This is a new episode that will most likely be released during off weeks between long form episodes.

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The Government is STILL shut down

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:25 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, the hosts discuss all things government shut down. They talk about how it may end, why it is happening, how different sides are interpreting this, and what it means going forward. Ryan, Elle, and Luciana bring up their own ideas as well as give insight into this shutdown.

How Many More: America’s New Normal

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:30:20 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028 the hosts discuss gun violence in America. They talk about how society has become numb to shootings, who should be held accountable, and what we would do in a perfect world to decrease gun crimes. This is a heavy topic and one not to be ignored.

Politicalization of the SCOTUS and Free Speech

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:30:14 GMT

In this episode, the hosts split the time between two discussions. One focused on whether the Supreme Court has become more political in the past couple of years. And the other addressing the rise in concern over free speech in America. Ryan, Luciana, and Elle share their opinions, thoughts, and feelings throughout this conversation each bringing different ideas forward.

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Charlie Kirk: Political Violence in America

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:16 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, the crew delves into the alarming rise of politically motivated violence in the United States, particularly in light of the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. We approach this episode with profound sadness and respect for all those who have lost their lives for their beliefs and political convictions in America. We sincerely hope you find this episode enjoyable, as we believe it stands as one of our most impactful and meaningful conversations on the show.

Texas Redistricting, Putin Summit, and more

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:30:25 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, the team discusses the annual Jackson Hole conference and what that means, have a look at gerrymandering and how it applies to Texas, and end the episode with the future of peace treaties.

The Podcast Ryan Mentioned

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gd-politics/id1802535276

The Principles of Fascism

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:30:11 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, Luciana is taking is solo to discuss what a tyrannical government looks like. She compares and contrasts the many pillars of tyranny and a tyrant to the United States and the current president, Donald Trump. Luciana did extensive research about this topic and provides great explanations and examples throughout this 30 minute episode.

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One Big Beautiful Bill- a Debate and Dissection

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:00:12 GMT

in this episode of Project 2028, the hosts discuss and debate five different topics addressed in One Big Beautiful Bill. Each of the five topics gets roughly 10 minutes of discussion. The topics discussed include: reduce funding for climate pilot programs, reclaiming unspent pandemic education funds, reduce funding from a previous IRS expansion, reclaiming leftover emergency rental aid, and reduce funding for foreign aid programs with little oversight.

We Bombed Iran- let’s Talk About it

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00:34 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, Ryan and Luciana discuss a variety of domestic and international topics. They start by addressing the elephant(s) in the room and then move the New York mayoral primaries. Followed by a quick update and discussion on the Big Beautiful Bill. The next episode will be a deeper look into the Big Beautiful Bill as it has officially passed both houses and was signed into law on the 4th.

One Year Later: Reflecting on Project 2028 and Where We are Going

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:30:13 GMT

Welcome to season three of Project 2028! We are starting this season with a special episode. A year ago, Ryan, Elle, and Luciana started Project 2028 with a shared curiosity and interest in the world of politics and policy. In this anniversary episode, we’re taking time to reflect on what’s changed and what we’ve learned. From behind-the-scenes moments to who we are as individuals and why we care about this project, we’re getting personal. Thanks for being part of the ride. Here’s to what’s next.

Inflation Report, Trump Elon Breakup, LA Riots, and more

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:30:16 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, all three hosts discuss the issues or the successes of this month's economy, talk about the riots happening in Los Angeles- why they started and what could happen, how Trump and Elon were destined to have a falling out, and the possibility Greta Thunberg's mission to send aid to Gaza was all a PR stunt. We know this is a bit of a longer episode however it is well worth it. If you have any questions or subjects you want us to talk about please feel free to email us at project2028.podcast@gmail.com

A Gift from Qatar, Golden Dome, Another 10 Commandments Bill, and More

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:30:09 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, all three hosts discuss and debate the importance of the Golden Dome, decided whether the gift of a plane from Qatar should be allowed to be donated to the DoD and subsequently the Trump Foundation, talk about the heartless murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers, and the future of both the War in Gaza and the Ukraine Russia War. Plus, a mini debate about the Texas 10 Commandments bill. If you want a long-form debate about the separation of Church and State in the United States please email us at project2028.podcast@gmail.com.

One Big Beautiful Bill, Trump vs. CASA, and more

Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:22 GMT

In this episode of Project 2028, Ryan and Elle sit down to break down the latest budget and tax bill, unpack the implications of the U.S. credit rating downgrade, and talk through recent Supreme Court litigation and executive branch restructuring. Plus, Luciana wraps up the episode with a segment of her own about a woman on life support in Georgia because of the state’s abortion laws. If you have any questions or subjects you want us to talk about please feel free to email us at project2028.podcast@gmail.com.

Running Is Political - Opinion

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:30:10 GMT

In this opinion episode, Elle explores a range of topics tied to the theme 'Running is Political,' including the White House press pool, Trump’s approval ratings, proposed budget cuts, and more. The episode touches on how the concept of running—both as a physical activity and a political metaphor—framing these discussions in both a pragmatic and theoretical light.

Artificial Intelligence- the Pros, the Cons, and the Politics

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:30:09 GMT

This episode is all about Artificial Intelligence. Things AI brings to the table or maybe is replacing, how it is implemented in both everyday life and politics. This episode is hosted solely by Ryan and Luciana and is short and informative.

Signal Leak, Special Elections, Corey Booker, and more

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:30:11 GMT

In this episode, the hosts discuss a variety of topics, spanning from the Signal message leaks to special elections around the country. Additionally, the hosts discuss the meaning and new direction the democratic seems to be taking, along with a mini-mini debate on Voter ID.

New Spending Bill, Department of Education Cuts, Words Being Censored, and More

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:30:09 GMT

In this episode the hosts talk about a variety of topics. These are topics from the past couple of weeks ranging from the new government spending bill to words being removed from government websites in the second Trump Administration. This is a bit of a longer episode that might be more opinionated than others, however this episode is filled with valuable and important information. PLEASE disregard the pronunciation of Mahmoud Khalil, we made a mistake when typing up notes.

Article about disappearing words: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/07/us/trump-federal-agencies-websites-words-dei.html?searchResultPosition=2

The Future of the Democratic Party

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:01:08 GMT

This offers a thorough analysis of the current condition of the Democratic Party, potential leaders of the party, and recent legal actions involving it. The hosts engage in a short debate regarding the impact of gender on political candidates.

Link to Writing: https://pspproj.wordpress.com/2025/01/08/the-surprising-conflation-between-median-voter-theory-and-trumps-win/

Bird Flu and Public Health in the Trump Administration

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:01:27 GMT

This is a deep dive episode where the hosts focus on the concerns of Bird Flu. They discuss how RFK may react, the issues seen so far with the health stance of the Trump Administration. as well as if there are worries of a new pandemic on the rise. Please remember the Ryan, Luciana, and Elle are not doctors or medical professionals in any way, so as they do their best to understand such a difficult and changing topic please be gracious.

Russia - Ukraine Negotiations, DOGE, Federal Layoffs, and More

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:30:13 GMT

In the 8th installment of season 2, the hosts recap the past 2 weeks in politics. Some highlights of this episode include Trump’s Appeal to the Supreme Court, Renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, Steve Witkoff, and more.

Trump's First Week, Hostage Releases, US Deportation Updates, and More

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:40 GMT

In the 7th episode of season 2, the hosts focus on what President Trump's first week in office has consisted of, mainly regarding Executive Orders he has signed. They also talk about the hostages being released to Israel and Gaza, as well as Columbia's reaction to Trump's plan of mass deportation, and a few other topics.

All Executive Orders, with descriptions, signed by Trump thus far can be found at:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/

Gaza Ceasefire, Cabinet Hearings, Biden Era, and More

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:30:08 GMT

In the first episode back from the break Ryan and Luciana discuss multiple topics including TikTok, California Fires, Trump Inauguration Plans, and more. Elle was not able to join for this episode but will be back for the next one. Below are links to things talked about in the episode.

California Relief:

https://lacity.gov/LAstrong

Podcast Recommendation:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indicator-from-planet-money/id1320118593?i=1000684160361

The International Episode- Canada's Dysfunction, Assad's Collapse, and More.

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:00:18 GMT

In this episode the hosts (just Ryan and Elle today) talk about the political state of Syria, the upheaval in German Parliament, the state of Canada, and much more.

National Recap including: Biden Clemency, Defamation Settlement, CEO Assassination, and More

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:19 GMT

This is a general recap of everything that has happened nationally in the past couple of weeks. The hosts are still working out some audio kinks, so we thank you for your patience.

Transition of Power, Hunter Biden Pardon, South Korea, and More

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:30:09 GMT

In this episode, the hosts do a general recap of the past week. In regards to the audio in the beginning we are working on continuing to improve our audio quality and also production quality.

Cabinet Appointments Roundtable

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:54:07 GMT

In this episode the hosts talk about the appointees to key cabinet positions in the second Trump Administration.

For a live cabinet and position tracker click here

Post Election Episode

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:01:24 GMT

In the first episode of season 2, the hosts talk about the changing demographics of the electorate, a systemic polling error, the race for house control, and more.

To look at some of the weighted exit-polls we referenced click the link.

Season 2 Trailer

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 18:35:09 GMT

The hosts give a quick rundown on what season 2 entails.

Last Updates Before 2024 Election

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:00:16 GMT

In the last episode of season 1, the hosts share new updates and final election predictions. They discuss polling changes, results and outcomes, younger voters, and more.

Independents, Party Engagement, and More

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:30:12 GMT

In this episode the hosts have a conversation regarding Independent candidate state availability and voting.

If you want to check for the independent candidates that have qualified for the ballot in your state:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/us/politics/presidential-election-third-party-candidates.html

New Polling, Betting Markets, Crosstabs, and More

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:47 GMT

In this episode the hosts will talk about some of the changing demographics surrounding the electorate in key swing states, and some of the shifting polls and how much weight should be put on this new data.

If you want to see the crosstabs that the New York Times publishes every month or so click the link HERE.

Israel, Palestine, October 7th, and More

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:30:19 GMT

In this episode, we are explaining the history of fighting in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine and attempts to tie in the implications of the unfolding conflict concerning the upcoming presidential election.

If you want to dive a bit deeper with some more detail check out this article from the Council on Foreign Relations

https://www.cfr.org/israeli-palestinian-conflict

2024 Presidential Candidate Policies

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:30:29 GMT

In the 11th installment of Project 2028, the hosts share the opinions of the presidential candidates on topics such as immigration, climate change, and abortion.

Gun Control Debate

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:30:22 GMT

Today, Elle will be moderating a debate between Luciana and Ryan about federal intervention in gun control. This episode is the most uncut one yet.

Election Predictions and General Recap

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:30:28 GMT

In this episode, all three hosts will share their predictions about the outcome of the 2024 election. Then the hosts will talk about Eric Adams, Mark Robinson, and more. By the way, Elle said project 2025 in our intro, sorry about that.

Debate Recap and Opinions

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:01:52 GMT

In the 8th installment of Project 2028, the hosts share their thoughts and opinions on the September 10th Presidential Debate.

DNC Recap, RFK, Debate Anticipation, and More

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:00:33 GMT

In the 7th installment of Project 2028, the hosts talk about the speeches made at the DNC, RFK dropping out of the election, what to expect from the debate on September 10th, Trump wanting to change the 25th Amendment, and Trump's sentencing being pushed back.

DNC, Tim Walz, Voter Registration, and More

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 16:52:23 GMT

In this episode Elle, Ryan, and Luciana talk about a variety of topics ahead of the DNC.

Deep Dive into the DNC and the Harris Campaign

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:00:29 GMT

In this episode, we will go into the currently unfolding Democratic party shake-up and discuss possible VP options for Kamala Harris (the presumptive nominee) and some little-known campaign finance laws! Enjoy!

An Attempted Assassination, Classified Documents, Crowdstrike, and More

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:44:04 GMT

This episode discusses Trump's VP pick, Crowdstrike Outages, Shootings, and Legal Cases!

RNC, Trump Immunity, Project 2025, and More

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 16:30:22 GMT

In the third installment of Project 2028, the hosts summarize the past week in the world. The deep dive topic for this episode is Project 2025.

Special Episode; Debate Reactions and Analysis

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:00:37 GMT

Three different perspectives and takeaways from the first Presidential Debate all by the Project 2028 team.

Gun Bumps, EU Elections, VP Candidates and More

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:00:42 GMT

In the first of many installments of the Project 2028 Podcast we discuss the plethora of recent influential Supreme Court cases, debate prep and strategy for the campaigns and the impending elections in Britain and France.

Trailer-Project 2028

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:49:05 GMT

Welcome to Project 2028!!