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Trump Blasts Fake Polls As His Approval Rating Plummets
The episode opens with hosts reviewing late polling that shows Democrats ahead on the generic House ballot and Donald Trump’s approval in the mid‑30s, debating turnout scenarios and GOP spending responses. They scrutinize a possibly fabricated polling operation called Wedgewood Polls and how fast polls circulate on social media, then discuss reporting that the Pentagon and Israel have planned potential operations involving Iran. The hosts cover backlash to an Ohio attack ad by Vivek Ramaswamy and responses from Republicans, plus analysis of final Senate and gubernatorial debates. Later they examine reporting on alleged payments and DOJ probes tied to Trump allies. The show concludes with extended interviews with Georgia nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms about policy priorities, campaign dynamics and election administration, then sign‑offs.Episode guide
Let's Check In On Trump's Approval... Oh Whoa That's Bad!
Hosts react to a recently circulated clip of Donald Trump repeatedly commenting on Ohio official John Husted's body, which they find surreal and distracting. They then review a New York Times–Siena poll showing Trump's 36% approval, a 52–41 Democratic lead on the generic House ballot, and note it’s the pollster’s largest Democratic advantage since 2008. The conversation shifts to why this cycle feels different: fractures within Trump's base, voter frustration over higher prices, tariffs and a war in Iran, visible corruption and cronyism, and Democrats running strong local candidates. They argue voters dislike incumbents but are willing to give Democrats a chance.Episode guide
This Democrat Could Be Elon Musk's Worst Nightmare If He Wins
Civil rights organizer and candidate Justin Pearson discusses his run for Congress in Tennessee’s 9th District, recounting his role as one of the ’Tennessee 3,’ their 2023 expulsion and reinstatement, and how that experience convinced him authoritarianism is growing. He emphasizes his advocacy for gun safety, cites personal loss to explain his commitment, and describes how Republican redistricting split Memphis into three districts, expanding his campaign to a 15-county effort. Pearson criticizes the expansion of data centers, including a project he names Colossus, for pollution and political influence, and criticizes his Republican opponent. He also alleges recent federal and local enforcement actions detained or “kidnapped” dozens, leaving many children without parents, blames Trump administration policies and militarized responses, recounts shootings and deaths he attributes to deployments, and says resources should address poverty. He describes his underfunded campaign versus a self-financing opponent, cites narrowing polling, and asks listeners to donate or volunteer.Episode guide
Is Trump Really Helping Russia Defeat Ukraine?
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes examine recent shifts in U.S.–Ukraine relations after Trump’s public outreach to Putin and related announcements. They recap Trump’s October statements about buying Russian diesel and an unagreed “energy ceasefire,” the resulting dispute with Ukraine’s president, and a string of U.S. actions that Ukrainian officials and reporters say have undermined Ukraine’s defenses—including a hold on Patriot interceptors, reported throttling of Starlink’s military service, and questions about intelligence sharing. The hosts debate motives and political dynamics, Kyiv’s tactical responses, and what Congress could do if Democrats retake the House. They also stress oversight of reported deals linking Trump associates and energy interests, warn about rising civilian harm, and argue aid should press Russia toward ending the war while exploring temporary civilian relief.Episode guide
This May Be The Most Disgusting Political Ad Ever Run
The hosts react to recent Republican politics, opening with highlights from a Trump rally that they treat as signs of exhaustion and performative bragging, including repeated references to a $5,000 offer, an anti‑Semitic slur, and a remark about identifying a giraffe. They review a new campaign ad from Vivek Ramaswamy attacking Democrat Amy Acton by featuring her estranged mother, explain Acton’s abuse history, and condemn the ad as exploitative. They also discuss an interview with Senator JD Vance, criticizing his denial that the Trump family grew wealthier through politics and calling his answers defensive and narrowly focused. The hosts argue voters now prioritize corruption alongside cost‑of‑living issues and say Vance’s potential nomination would motivate sustained Democratic attacks through 2028.COMPLETE ARCHIVE
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