8/12/26: Major Wisconsin Elections, Trump National Emergency Before Midterms, Zohran Targets Wealthy NYers
Summary
The hosts analyze polling misses in Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries, where progressive candidates like Francesca Hong lost while Peggy Flanagan won. They discuss Trump’s proposal to declare a national emergency for election security and a ProPublica report on his mortgages. Other topics include Zohran Mamdani’s tax challenges, Hunter Biden’s Tucker Carlson appearance, USS Abraham Lincoln sailor incidents, and the stalled Gaza ceasefire.
Topics discussed
Intro: Election recaps, Mamdani tax, and Gaza ceasefire
Wisconsin Gov race: Francesca Hong's loss and Thanksgiving controversy
Other election results: South Carolina and Connecticut primaries
Analysis: Why Hong lost, polling mirages, and DSA support
Progressive strategy: Sanders/AOC absence and working-class voters
Rural politics: Economic angst, farming issues, and Kansas polling
Minnesota Senate race: Flanagan's win and AIPAC spending
Trump's election emergency rhetoric and Save America Act
ProPublica report: Trump's mortgage fraud parallels
NYC Pied-à-terre tax: Trump's opposition and legal battles
Mamdani's tax policy: Wealth capture and Scott Galloway
Mamdani's approval ratings and policy progress in NYC
Amazon subcontractor bill and corporate accountability
Post-mortem: Hong's campaign mistakes and polling dynamics
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