EP 1844 · Nov 2, 2026
The MAGA Report Card: Broken Promises, Real Wins, and the Midterms || 1844
RUN TIME · 01:06:56
Episode notes
Lower prices. No new wars. Trillions in spending cuts. How does the record compare with the promises?
On the eve of the 2026 midterms, Nate and Charlie put Trump's second-term agenda through a libertarian promises-versus-results review. We examine household costs, the Iran war, DOGE's spending-cut ambitions, the Department of Education, and the administration's handling of the Epstein files.
We revisit the campaign clips, question the explanations offered afterward, and ask how much responsibility belongs to Trump, congressional Republicans, and the institutions standing in their way. How long does "short-term pain" last before voters start demanding the promised gain?
There are wins to discuss, too: Ross Ulbricht's pardon, tax-cut extensions, reduced border crossings, and the administration's moves on regulation and health policy. We also unpack the limitations behind "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime." Finally, we discuss Libertarian candidates and why state and local races deserve attention even when Washington has exhausted your patience.
Join the Fed Haters Club and support Good Morning Liberty: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Trump says he's on the ballot 02:48 The midterm outlook and voter frustration 12:27 Household prices: promises versus reality 15:07 Gas prices and "short-term pain" 22:04 What happened to "no new wars"?
40:51 DOGE and the $2 trillion promise 44:27 Department of Education, Massie, and Congress 48:18 The Epstein files and lost trust 52:48 Promises kept: the border and tax cuts 54:40 Ross Ulbricht's pardon 56:00 RFK Jr., MAHA, and deregulation 59:36 State races, local elections, and Libertarian candidates Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/