Basil Smichel
Democratic strategist and political analyst (referred to in the transcript as a contributor and professor) offering electoral and civic analysis during the discussion.
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Jan 31, 2026 • 42min
"Determined solidarity"
Basil Smichel, Democratic strategist and political analyst, offers electoral and civic perspective. Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor, provides foreign policy and national security analysis. They discuss nationwide protests and press arrests. They examine ICE raids, community fear, youth organizing, and growing cross-cultural solidarity. They debate federal tactics, legal pushback, and risks to election infrastructure.
