It's A Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky It's a Numbers Game: AI Panic Explodes: Voters Turn on Big Tech, Jobs at Risk & 2028 Shake-Up
Mar 25, 2026
Andrew Egger, writer at The Bulwark who covers the White House and policy, joins to unpack rising public anxiety about AI. He talks about voter skepticism, job fears, and how AI money is reshaping local races. Conversation covers partisan divides on regulation, state-level backlash, and high stakes for 2028 politics.
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Show Up To Ribbon Cuttings And Claim Economic Wins
- Politicians must visibly claim credit for local economic wins to neutralize AI anxieties.
- Ryan recommends ribbon cuttings and showcasing workers who benefited from tax changes to show tangible economic impact.
AI Is Politically Unclaimed Territory
- AI is a political no-man's land with no clear party ownership yet.
- NBC polling shows voters don't associate AI trust with either party, creating a major electoral opportunity.
Old Frames Are Driving New AI Policy Mistakes
- Policymakers are recycling old frames instead of crafting AI-specific solutions.
- Republicans lean deregulatory while Democrats push restraints, but both reach for familiar levers like licensing and copyright fights.