2820 - The Political Earthquake

August 21, 2026

Something is shifting beneath the surface of American politics, and the tremors are beginning to show at the ballot box, in the economy, and across a population increasingly questioning where the country is headed.

Tonight, John B. Wells is joined by Colonel Mike, co-host of The Two Mikes, for a wide-ranging examination of The Political Earthquake. From the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America and the latest Democratic election results to mounting economic pressure, Colonel Mike follows the signals coming from voters and asks what they reveal about a changing political landscape.

The conversation moves overseas with a direct question: Was Iran worth it? What did America gain, what did it cost, and how many strategic commitments can the nation sustain while debt and economic pressures continue building at home? Colonel Mike also examines election integrity, public confidence in the ballot, and the political consequences that follow when citizens begin questioning the institutions entrusted with representing their will.

Also joining John tonight is software developer Russell Goodrick for the official introduction of the new Caravan to Midnight app. Russell takes listeners inside a platform built to bring the Caravan experience together in one place, including live broadcasts and chat, the complete show archives, playlists and favorites, cross-device listening, offline access, Jellyfish News, Brendi’s curated articles, community submissions, and much more.

Tonight, we follow the political tremors, examine what may be moving beneath them, and introduce a whole new way to experience Caravan to Midnight.