"3 weeks to go until the midterms"
Summary
Host Alicia Menendez analyzes the 2026 midterms with Mark McKinnon, Basil Smethurst, and Eddie Glaude, noting Democratic enthusiasm and Republican desperation. The panel discusses the Senate map, including the Texas race, and features Victor Martinez on Latino voter anger over high gas prices. The episode also covers potential firing of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle for ethics violations and bipartisan outrage over Trump’s deal to buy Russian diesel.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and show introduction
Midterm election outlook and enthusiasm gap
Republican strategy and accountability stakes
Democratic priorities: legislation vs. accountability
Texas Senate race: Tallarico vs. Paxton
Campaign spending and resource allocation
Preview: Latino voter shift and Guilfoyle scandal
Sponsorships and media integrity appeal
Latino voters' growing dissatisfaction with Trump
Sponsorships and transition to next segment
Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal and potential firing
Trump-Putin deal and Ukraine sanctions debate
Podcast promo and final sponsorships
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