Podcast Episode Summary

Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announces his presidential bid, positioning himself as a conservative but anti-Trump candidate. While his chances of winning the Republican nomination are slim, his entry into the race highlights the divide within the party. Pro-Russian military blogger Vlad Tatarsky is killed in a targeted terrorist attack in St. Petersburg, suggesting potential involvement of Ukrainian forces due to his outspoken pro-war stance. Dominion's lawsuit against Fox News will proceed to trial, as a Delaware judge rules that the network cannot dispute the false allegations made against Dominion following the 2020 election. These developments reinforce the financial and reputational challenges faced by Fox News. Lastly, a new poll indicates that former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson is gaining support compared to President Joe Biden. While her rise in the polls is not likely to result in her securing the nomination, it reflects a growing interest in alternative candidates among Democratic voters.