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The Undiscussed Reason the Democratic Party Might Wither and Die

Five million people have fled blue states for red in recent years. The reason? The high cost of living.

Right Now With Perry Bacon/October 10, 2025

Don’t miss: Watch the entire discussion between TNR host Perry Bacon and Democratic strategist Arkadi Gerney here, or read the interview transcript here.

Right Now With Perry Bacon

Right Now With Perry Bacon is a twice-weekly show about national politics with a focus on the radicalism of the Trump administration and tactics to combat it. The program, hosted by New Republic staff writer Perry Bacon on Substack, features in-depth discussions with experts and politicians. It goes beyond the daily headlines to explain why things are happening and put them in a broader context.