Trump Frees Captive in Russia & Socialists Regroup From Loss | 8.13.26
Summary
Morning Wire covers David Crowley’s upset of socialist Francesca Huang in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary and Michelle Tafoya’s win in the Minnesota Senate race. The episode details the release of U.S. Marine Robert Gilman from a Russian prison following President Trump’s intervention. Finally, hosts discuss racially charged controversies surrounding a WNBA foul involving Sophie Cunningham and the subsequent media backlash.
Topics discussed
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Morning Wire intro: Wisconsin primaries and Russian prisoner release
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Wisconsin Democratic primary upset: Crowley vs. Huang
Minnesota primaries: Tafoya Senate win and DeMuth vs. Lindell
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US Marine Robert Gilman freed from Russian prison
WNBA controversy: Sophie Cunningham foul and racial accusations
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