Pulse Pod 86 breaks down the latest National Voter Trends (NVT) data and why Republicans are entering the midterm cycle with a clear advantage. Brent Buchanan and John Rogers unpack MAHA’s surge to 77% support and its stunning 10-point impact on the generic congressional ballot, the GOP’s trust edge across every major issue, and the growing bipartisan consensus behind conservative policies like voter ID, domestic energy production, and welfare work requirements. The episode also explores the collapse in trust in mainstream media, rising parental concerns around social media, and mounting voter anxiety over AI and data centers—closing with a winners and losers roundup that highlights where Republicans have permission to go on offense if they execute with authenticity.