Disney Sues Trump’s FCC & Fake Polling Exposed | 8.19.26
Summary
Disney sues the FCC over ABC license renewals, alleging political retaliation for content disputes with the Trump administration. The episode also covers Byron Donalds’ decisive victory in Florida’s gubernatorial primary and the release of FBI files detailing Eric Swalwell’s past relationship with a Chinese spy. Additionally, hosts discuss the scandal surrounding Median Strategies, a firm that admitted to publishing fake polls as a social experiment.
Topics discussed
Intro: Midterm elections and Kalshi ad
Morning Wire intro: Disney vs FCC and polling scandal
Alliance Defending Freedom ad
Disney sues FCC over retaliatory license renewals
Balance of Nature and Fabletics ads
Florida primary: Byron Donalds wins governor race
Florida redistricting and Alaska primary results
Eric Swalwell's FBI files declassified
Fake polling firm Median Strategies exposed
Outro, Run Hide Fight trailer, and Kalshi ad
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