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Ro Khanna, California congressman and progressive policy advocate, joins journalist Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle News. They examine corruption as an election flashpoint, scrutiny of Elon Musk and suspicious prediction-market bets, and Republican fractures after defeat. Khanna presses Democrats on war funding, Israel policy, Medicare for All, economic reform, and a possible 2028 run, while the discussion turns to Laura Loomer’s faith crisis and MAGA’s uncertain future.

Isaac Saul, an American journalist and founder of Tangle, joins the discussion on Trump’s muted response to Democratic midterm gains, Mississippi’s historic shift, and J.D. Vance’s attempted political reinvention. They explore corruption, rising costs, ICE abuses, abortion rights, economic populism, Elon Musk’s scrutiny, and potential investigations into the Trump family and administration.

Emily Jashinsky, a political journalist covering media and culture, and Ryan Grim, an investigative reporter focused on Congress and corruption, join a post-midterm autopsy. They examine the GOP’s historic wipeout, Democratic gains across state governments, and the collapse of MAGA’s rural coalition. The discussion spans affordability, war, ICE, corruption, billionaire politics, polling misses, and whether Democrats can turn a blue wave into lasting power.

Trump and MAGA scramble after major election losses, blaming everything from tariffs to antiwar critics while voters focus on affordability and the Iran war. Democrats face a showdown over war funding and Chuck Schumer’s leadership. Meanwhile, ballot defeats for data centers spotlight growing resistance to tech billionaires, unchecked AI expansion, and local disruption.

Political journalist Emily Jashinsky and veteran commentator Ryan Grim join a wide-ranging midterm forecast. They examine polling suggesting a Democratic wave, competitive Senate races, candidate quality, economic and foreign-policy backlash, and what a new Senate majority could mean. They also unpack Haley Stevens’ surprise endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers, donor pressure, and the ensuing Democratic backlash.

Rich Baris, the People’s Pundit and director of Big Data Poll, sounds the alarm over Republican early-vote weakness, shifting Latino voters, and possible Democratic surprises in deep-red states. Political commentator Ryan Girdusky and progressive strategist Faiz Shakir dissect the midterms’ sharpest ads, outsider messaging, billionaire attacks, candidates distancing themselves from Trump, and the turnout battles among Black, Hispanic, and young voters.

Sam Robinson, a Michigan Chronicle journalist, reports on Abdul El-Sayed’s momentum, Detroit voters, and tensions over Israel. California organizers Mai Vang and Angela Gonzales-Torres discuss challenging Democratic incumbents, immigrant advocacy, healthcare, election protection, and grassroots power. The discussion also covers Trump’s midterm strategy, a massive Binance hack, AI’s shaky business model, and election dirty tricks.

Zachary Donnini, a VoteHub political data analyst specializing in election forecasting, breaks down early-voting trends, Democratic turnout, and the late-counted Michigan ballots that could reshape election night. The discussion explores shock Senate polling in South Carolina and Kansas, candidate quality, and whether a Democratic wave could weaken Trump. Bill Gates’s AI warning leads to a sobering look at job losses, cyberattacks, and digital feudalism.

Abdul El-Sayed, a physician, epidemiologist, and former Detroit health official, joins for a wide-ranging Michigan Senate conversation. Topics include his affordability-focused campaign, healthcare, immigration, Arab and Muslim identity, attacks from opponents, and Democratic coalition tensions. He also discusses AI oversight, data centers, property taxes, housing, clean water, and sports-betting advertising. Earlier, Netanyahu’s election claims and possible renewed Iran conflict come under scrutiny.

Investigative journalist Ryan Grim, Latin America commentator Juan David Rojas, and Israeli political analyst Noga Tarnopolsky join a wide-ranging discussion. They explore Netanyahu’s shaky election win, anti-Arab messaging, and looming conflict with Iran; Bolsonaro’s flight and Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court; and explosive allegations connecting Trump to Epstein, plus the political fallout for Democrats and Republicans.