In this episode, Mark Block looks back at how his time in politics came to a close. He opens up about his cancer diagnosis, stepping away from campaigns, and launching a health company built around CBD and cranberry seed oil. Block explains how the same tools he used in political strategy helped him build something new. This is a conversation about recovery, reinvention, and finding purpose after public life.

Conversation with Mark Block - Audio #3

Republicans may have Trump at the top of the ticket, but their midterm operation is buckling under the weight of an enthusiasm gap, internal division, and a shaky economic pitch.

CN Blog Episode - 49 A Trump-Led Party Without a Midterm Plan

Support for school choice stands out as a rare unifying issue within a divided electorate. This is particularly true as Republicans champion Cruz's tax credit bill, positioning it as a key initiative for 2026.

CN Blog Episode - 50 School Freedom Surges Bipartisan Support Holds Strong in July Polls

Americans for Prosperity’s $20 million grassroots effort passed tax reform, marking a conservative organizing success and a warning to the left.

CN Blog Episode - 51 Behind the Bill How AFP Helped Pass the Big Beautiful Bill

Trump embraces Bitcoin, but swing-district Republicans downplay crypto due to potential alienation of suburban moderates, despite exciting their base.

CN Blog Episode - 52 Digital Drain Crypto as a Liability in Swing Districts

Donald Trump is making Bitcoin central to his campaign, using it to appeal to younger voters, libertarian independents, and digital asset advocates frustrated with government oversight.

CN Blog Episode - 53  Crypto Kingmaker Trump’s Bitcoin Play for Young Voters

Texas's upcoming redistricting battle could determine U.S. House control before the 2026 elections.

CN Blog Episode - 54 GOP’s Mid‑Decade Map Grab in Texas & What It Means

Democrats are adopting conservative strategies to build state-level infrastructure for sustained policy influence, local leadership, and strategic discipline.

CN Blog Episode - 55 Blueprint Theft How the Left is Copying SPN’s State Strategy

Two of the nation's most influential governors are now at the center of a high-stakes redistricting battle that could define control of the U.S. House for the next decade.

CN Blog Episode - 56 Newsom Considers Retaliation as Abbott Redraws Texas Maps

California’s 2024 voter turnout mirrored a national trend of disengagement, particularly among key Democratic groups. 

CN Blog Episode - 57 California's Voter Turnout Drop A National Concern for Democrats

The Republican Party's primary funding stream is at risk due to Apple's recent privacy updates, which could lead to a lasting structural disadvantage over several election cycles.

Conversation with Mark Block - Audio #3

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