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Dems urge unity at DNC summer meeting following primaries

Aug 17, 2026 · 31m

Summary

The episode analyzes Senator John Ossoff’s viral rally speech attacking President Trump and discusses the Democratic Party’s push for unity ahead of the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential race. Guests debate whether Democrats should regulate Big Tech and examine Ukraine’s innovative drone warfare against Russia. The segment also features Senator Mark Kelly criticizing Trump’s dismissal of poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln and his flawed foreign policy regarding North Korea. Finally, the hosts address Trump’s baseless claims that vandals, rather than his own events, damaged the Nat…

Topics discussed

Sponsors and Sen. Ossoff's viral rally speech attacking Trump Analysis of Ossoff's social media strategy and 2028 potential Democratic unity, fundraising, and the 2028 primary lineup Should Democrats regulate Big Tech if they regain the House? Ukraine's drone maker: From furniture designer to defense CEO Sen. Mark Kelly on USS Lincoln conditions and sailor mental health Drone warfare lessons and Trump's Korea policy shift Trump blames vandals for National Mall grass damage
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