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Bad News for MAGA: A 38 Point Swing With White Working Class Voters

Aug 21, 2026 · 20m

Summary

Hawk recaps midterm polling data showing significant Democratic gains and a collapse in Trump’s support among white working-class voters. The episode features clips of Trump’s erratic behavior during a White House construction tour and a rambling press conference on interest rates. Finally, Hawk discusses legal expert Joyce Vance’s analysis that Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic will likely backfire, exposing embarrassing FBI records and depositions.

Topics discussed

Intro: Midterm outlook and episode agenda Polling data: GOP struggles and PA special election Trump's White House construction tour and flagpole rant Trump's erratic speech on interest rates and economy Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit risks and discovery
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