The Midterms Approach: September 8, 2026
Summary
The episode covers Canada's new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods and rising oil prices following U.S.-Iran strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. It also reports on the IAEA's discovery of a secret Syrian nuclear reactor and the opening of a new road bridge between Russia and North Korea. The main story analyzes the 2026 midterm elections, noting that Democrats have a strong chance to retake the House but face an uphill battle in the Senate. Additional news includes an Amazon plane crash, an attack on Saudi oil facilities, and the funeral of Ratko Mladić.
Topics discussed
Intro and Quaalude joke
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on US
Oil prices hit 6-week high after Hormuz strikes
IAEA reveals Syria's secret nuclear reactor
Russia and North Korea open border bridge
Midterm outlook: Historical trends and fundamentals
Trump approval ratings and economic anxiety
Democratic voter energy and generic ballot lead
Redistricting advantages for Republicans in House
Senate race analysis: Competitive seats
Challenges in deep red Senate states
Polling accuracy and final predictions
Other news: Amazon crash, Iran war costs, AI
World news: Milosevic funeral, Ebola, measles
Business: Auto industry and currency markets
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