Kontrarian Korner #84 - Mark Mitchell
Thu Jan 22 2026
Yesterday I had Mark Mitchell of Rasmussen Reports on the podcast for the first time. He’s an independent pollster and a very entertaining follow on Twitter. We talked about his expectations for the midterm elections, geopolitics, and how the generational divide is going to be one of the most important topics for determining the future of the US over the next decade. If you’re not following his work, you should be, and you can also find him on YouTube.
Podcast Summary
* His thoughts on the midterms, why he thinks it will be ugly for the Republicans.
* The Republicans as the party of beautiful losers.
* The generational divide and the different perception of the economy, and how that will play a big role in politics over the next decade.
* How the US is in a cold civil war right now, and the impact of gerrymandering on the upcoming elections.
* America’s view on deportations and immigrations, why the Trump administration hasn’t done enough, and how they could use laws on the books to go after employers
* Cultural enshittification, the offshoring and his experience in the tech industry with H-1B visas, and how H-1Bs are a logic trap.
* How the feminization of our culture has impacted the US, and what it might take to return to a more concrete hierarchical culture.
* The difference between doing things that look good and doing things that are right.
* Why he thinks the US and the rest of the world is gearing up for war.
* Why he thinks Vance is sitting in a good position for a Presidential run 2028.
* Book Recommendation: Stolen Elections by Ralph Pezzullo
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Yesterday I had Mark Mitchell of Rasmussen Reports on the podcast for the first time. He’s an independent pollster and a very entertaining follow on Twitter. We talked about his expectations for the midterm elections, geopolitics, and how the generational divide is going to be one of the most important topics for determining the future of the US over the next decade. If you’re not following his work, you should be, and you can also find him on YouTube. Podcast Summary * His thoughts on the midterms, why he thinks it will be ugly for the Republicans. * The Republicans as the party of beautiful losers. * The generational divide and the different perception of the economy, and how that will play a big role in politics over the next decade. * How the US is in a cold civil war right now, and the impact of gerrymandering on the upcoming elections. * America’s view on deportations and immigrations, why the Trump administration hasn’t done enough, and how they could use laws on the books to go after employers * Cultural enshittification, the offshoring and his experience in the tech industry with H-1B visas, and how H-1Bs are a logic trap. * How the feminization of our culture has impacted the US, and what it might take to return to a more concrete hierarchical culture. * The difference between doing things that look good and doing things that are right. * Why he thinks the US and the rest of the world is gearing up for war. * Why he thinks Vance is sitting in a good position for a Presidential run 2028. * Book Recommendation: Stolen Elections by Ralph Pezzullo Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe