When pocketbooks decide politics, voters punished Republicans in a near-90 point swing on the economy. This 3-minute condensed summary (original 22 minutes) with hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti explains why economic sentiment — not culture wars — reshaped recent elections. Learn how voters prioritized affordability, how messaging without results backfired, and why governance failures and factional White House politics amplified the backlash. The episode highlights shifts among Latino and suburban voters, down‑ballot risks, and looming macroeconomic threats — from AI bubbles to tariffs and geopolitical shocks around Taiwan, Israel, and Venezuela — that could further impact markets and everyday costs. If you want the essentials on economic inequality, policy reform, political polarization, and what parties must deliver to win, this summary cuts to the core: deliver tangible relief or face lasting realignment. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.