The Morning Meeting AOC, Adam Schiff to Join 30-Plus Democrats to Skip Trump's State of the Union for Anti-Trump Rally
Feb 24, 2026
They preview State of the Union plans, guest logistics, and likely messaging. They debate how Democrats should react in the chamber and whether the president will confront the Supreme Court. They cover international flashpoints like Iran and Ukraine. They examine tariffs, energy and AI data center proposals, and a congressional scandal. They close with political book-tour controversy and federal budget basics.
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Penny And Polly Kick Off The Show
- Mark shares a personal pet photo of Penny and Polly to open the show and promote Cozy Earth.
- The hosts use the dogs and a promo code story as a recurring light-hearted segment before heavier topics.
Use Human Stories To Sell Policy Wins
- Use personal stories in the SOTU to humanize policy wins and connect with voters.
- Kevin Walling expects the president to highlight people in the first lady's box and tear-jerking moments to sell accomplishments.
AI Data Centers Could Face Local Electricity Fees
- Proposed ratepayer protections would require AI data centers to pay higher local electricity costs.
- Mark warns the idea could be constitutionally questionable and notes it targets suburban communities worried about sprawl and energy use.