Hacks On Tap A Bigger Bowl (with Lis Smith)
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Feb 10, 2026 
Lis Smith, veteran Democratic strategist who advises high-profile campaigns. They spar over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl set and why the NFL courted him. Conversation shifts to recent Democratic special wins, GOP economic maneuvers for 2026, and intense debate over voter ID and turnout strategies. ICE reform, Epstein files, and Trump’s online provocations round out the week’s political skirmishes.
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Halftime As Cultural Rorschach Test
- Bad Bunny's Super Bowl set exposed cultural fault lines and energized political reactions.
- Lis Smith and hosts note the NFL chose a global, youthful star to broaden viewership, not to provoke politics.
Affordability Drives Voter Shifts
- Recent special elections show Democrats winning by focusing on affordability and cost-of-living issues.
- Lis Smith argues culture-war messaging by Republicans fell flat while economics-based Democratic messages carried the day.
Turnout Is The Best Defense
- Mobilize Democrats by using threats to election access as a turnout motivator.
- Lis Smith urges making turnout the primary antidote to voter suppression tactics.