On this episode of “Next Up,” Mark Halperin’s reported monologue unveils his updated May “8 for ’28” Democratic presidential nominee rankings, breaking down the biggest shakeups, rising contenders, and surprising additions shaping the race for 2028. Spoiler alert: Bernie Sanders??!!!!???

Megyn Kelly joins Mark to discuss Tucker Carlson’s surprising New York Times interview and what it reveals about today’s shifting media dynamics, before diving into the Graham Platner controversy as the latest example of obvious media double standards. Later, Mollie Hemingway offers a fascinating look at why serving on the Supreme Court may be one of the weirdest and most consequential positions in America, unpacking the extraordinary pressures, ideological tensions, and power that define the Court. Plus, Mark celebrates the show’s one-year anniversary with a special look back at some of his favorite “Next Up” moments

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May “8 for ’28” Democratic Nominee Rankings, Plus: Megyn Kelly on Tucker Carlson’s NYT Interview

Next Up with Mark Halperin

May “8 for ’28” Democratic Nominee Rankings, Plus: Megyn Kelly on Tucker Carlson’s NYT Interview