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Ukraine's Patriot missiles run critically low

Aug 21, 2026 · 42m

Summary

Morning Joe discusses reports that the Navy may rename the USS Doris Miller after President Trump, a move critics label as erasing Black military heroes. The panel analyzes a New York Times report on democratic erosion, with Ann Applebaum drawing parallels between Trump’s election tactics and Viktor Orbán’s strategies in Hungary. The episode also covers the impact of the Iran war on gas prices and Ukraine’s defense, featuring Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthy, and highlights Democratic Senate candidate Hallie Schaffner’s competitive race in Arkansas.

Topics discussed

Sponsor message on energy infrastructure Debate over renaming USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier Analysis of election manipulation and democratic backsliding Midterm election outlook and campaign strategies Sponsor message for Monday.com Ukraine's defense crisis amid US weapon shortages Interview on Iran war impact and economic pressure Preview of Arkansas Senate race and sponsor ad Interview with Hallie Schaffner on Arkansas politics
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