U.S. Hits $40 Trillion In Debt & FBI Investigates An Ex-Congressman
Aug 21, 2026 · 23m
Summary
Morning Wire covers the FBI confiscating Eric Swalwell’s devices during a civil rights investigation into sexual assault allegations. The episode also features former CBO Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin discussing the U.S. national debt surpassing $40 trillion and the need for entitlement reform. Finally, Dylan Hausman reports on James Fishback’s primary loss, analyzing the decline of the Groyper movement in mainstream politics.
Topics discussed
Intro: Midterm elections and Kalshi ad
FBI raids on Eric Swalwell and Excite OSA ad
Interview: Details on FBI seizure and Swalwell allegations
Sponsors: Quince clothing and Vanta compliance
Interview: U.S. debt hits $40 trillion with Douglas Holtz-Eakin
Analysis: James Fishback loss and the decline of Groypers
Outro: Magamo segment and closing ads
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