AIPAC’s Record, Risky Primary Push: August 19, 2026
Summary
This episode covers AIPAC’s record-breaking primary spending to support pro-Israel candidates, a strategy facing backlash as progressive voters shift away from traditional support for Israel. Other top stories include primary results in Florida and Alaska, a DoD directive for universities to audit foreign partnerships, and the U.S. national debt nearing $40 trillion. The broadcast also details Disney’s lawsuit against the FCC, a guilty plea by a former Fauci advisor in a COVID record scheme, and various international developments.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Michigan voter stickers
Primary election results in Florida, Alaska, Arkansas, and California
DoD orders universities to audit foreign partnerships
National debt hits $40T and bond yields rise
Disney and ABC sue FCC over political bias claims
Former Fauci advisor pleads guilty in COVID record scheme
AIPAC's record spending in Democratic primaries
AIPAC's history and shift to aggressive primary spending
Comparison of AIPAC spending to other PACs and foreign lobbies
Criticism of AIPAC's rightward shift and mixed results
Briefs: DOJ poll monitors, Swalwell files, and global news
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