What's dividing voters in Kansas?
Summary
This episode examines the contentious midterm elections in Kansas and Ohio, focusing on a controversial ad in Ohio that features the estranged mother of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton. Guests discuss how Republicans are pivoting to culture war issues amid poor polling on economic concerns, while also analyzing President Trump’s aggressive rally strategy. The segment concludes with a review of the fourth season of the Netflix series *The Diplomat*, highlighting its blend of geopolitical intrigue and personal drama.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: MathWorks
Intro: Midterm elections and Midwest focus
Controversial Ohio ad featuring Amy Acton's mother
Republican reaction to the Ohio ad and DeWine's stance
Kansas perspective: Ad backlash and cultural issues
Trump rally in Kansas and attacks on Adam Hamilton
National view: Moderate religious candidates in midterms
Trump's strategy: Rallying and DOJ actions in Alaska
Kansas Senate race: Key voters and polling
Transition to fiction: The Diplomat
Sponsors: GenSpace, The Visitors, Dataiku
The Diplomat: Season 4 promo and cast
Interview: Eric Deggans on The Diplomat's plot
The Diplomat: Character dynamics and marriage
The Diplomat: Geopolitics and real-world parallels
Closing remarks from Eric Deggans
Sponsors: Prolon, GenSpace, Dataiku
Preview: Upcoming episodes on border and Iowa
Credits and sign-off
Sponsor: Dataiku
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