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

Next Up with Mark Halperin

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🗓️ 5 May 2026

⏱️ 70 minutes

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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 Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/Mark 120Life: Go to https://120Life.com and use code NEXTUP to save 20% Bank On Yourself: Discover the retirement plan banks Don't want you to know about—get your free report at https://BankOnYourself.com/Mark Follow Next Up with Mark Halperin on all social platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuphalperin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextuphalperin X (Twitter): https://x.com/NextUpHalperin Connect with Mark Halperin on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markevanhalperin X (Twitter): https://x.com/markhalperin Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjH%3Fsi%3D8e4ff54000cc438d

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0:00.0	Welcome to Next Up with me, Mark Cowper, an editor-in-chief of the live interactive video platform
0:06.3	two-way and chief Nexter.
0:09.9	Thank you for being here.
0:10.8	Grateful to you for being part of what is our one-year anniversary program.
0:15.1	And happy for those of you who've joined recently and for those of you who've been with us
0:19.1	for the entire year.
0:21.6	Two great guests.
0:22.8	And then it's the main installment of 8 for 28.
0:24.8	My look at who the most likely 8 Democrats are to be the presidential nominee in
0:29.5	28.
0:32.1	Shout out for our host this week.
0:34.8	When I talked to Megan, did it from our friends at Sweet Linda,
0:38.8	the cocktail bar on 2nd Avenue here in Gotham City. They were a wonderful host. And if you're
0:43.8	in New York and you want a great place to hang out, I recommend Sweet Linda, a wonderful place.
0:48.6	And thanks to our guests, Megan Kelly is here, host the Megan Kelly Show, of course, and Megan and I will be chatting.
0:57.0	And Molly Hemingway, editor-in-chief of the Federalist, author of the new book about
1:01.5	Supreme Court Justice Alito.
1:03.7	It's a look at one justice, but it's also a look at the court and a look at some of the
1:07.9	biggest issues America has faced over his time on the bench.
1:11.1	It's called Alito, the justice who reshaped the Supreme Court and restored the Constitution. A lot of you
1:16.4	probably are familiar with Molly. She's very smart, very good talker. So we've got two smart
1:20.6	ladies who are both great talkers here today. Before we get to them, though, I want to talk
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