8/13/26: Dem Talarico Leads Texas, Ecuador Fishermen Hunted, Kushner Buys Lakers
Summary
The episode analyzes Nate Cohn’s election model, highlighting a tight Senate race and Democratic hopes in the House, with deep focus on the Texas Senate contest between Tallarico and Paxton. It then shifts to investigative reporting by Camila Lourdes-Galarza on alleged U.S.-linked drone strikes against Ecuadorian fishermen and the subsequent murder of a prosecutor. Finally, the hosts discuss the surprising sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner amid Mark Walter’s federal investigations.
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Nate Silver's 2024 Election Model and Senate Predictions
Texas Senate Race: Tallarico vs. Paxton Analysis
Texas Demographics, Polling Errors, and Paxton's Economic Plan
Jasmine Crockett's Endorsement Issues and Texas Oil Economy
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Investigation into U.S.-Linked Boat Strikes in Ecuador
Evidence of Mercenaries and Blackwater Involvement
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Assassination of Prosecutor Alexandra Bravo and U.S. Denial
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Lakers Sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner
Mark Walter's Funding and Abu Dhabi's Role
Rising Sports Franchise Valuations and Private Equity
Show Outro and Final Sponsor Messages
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