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Texas Senate poll: Talarico leads Paxton in key districts

Aug 27, 2026 · 49m

Summary

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro clashed with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine misinformation following measles deaths. Sociologist Neil Gross discusses how political polarization is reshaping college life in his new book. Meta agreed to a landmark $17 billion settlement regarding teen social media addiction. The panel analyzes President Trump’s midterm strategy and the competitive Texas Senate race. Finally, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty updates on federal evidence in the fatal shootings of Alex Preddy and Renee Goode.

Topics discussed

Amika Insurance advertisement Political rhetoric, vaccine misinformation, and measles outbreaks Interview: How politics has polarized higher education Meta settles $17B lawsuit over teen social media addiction Trump's midterm strategy and Texas Senate race analysis DSA influence, progressive policies, and Democratic strategy Upcoming segments on immigration shootings and ads Investigation into fatal shootings of Alex Preddy and Renee Goode ICE raids in Danbury and deportation of unaccompanied minors Ads and military families' concerns over deportations Obituaries for Tim Curry and Dolly Parton
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