The Rise of the Working Class Candidate
Aug 6, 2026 · 1h 17m
Summary
Hosts Bakari Sellers and Angela Rye discuss Chuck Edwards ending his reelection bid, Max Miller’s child abuse allegations, and the Trump administration’s plan to end Medicare Part D subsidies. They also cover Russian hackers targeting hotel Wi-Fi, Darlene Graham’s Senate run, and Haitian immigrants in Ohio being forced to wear ankle monitors. The episode features Maurice Mitchell from the Working Families Party analyzing primary results, including Wesley Bell’s victory over Cori Bush, and addresses the lack of Black women on top-earning podcast lists.
Topics discussed
Intro, Ads, and Episode Rundown
Max Miller Interview and Controversy
Microsoft Hotel Wi-Fi Scam Warning
Trump Endorsements and Medicare Part D
Texas Senate Race and Black Voter Engagement
Capital One Lawsuit and Money Laundering Claims
Haitian Immigrants and Ankle Monitors in Ohio
Forbes Podcast Money List and Diversity Discussion
Missouri Election Results and Working Families Party
Michigan Primary Results and Black Republican Politics
Abdul El-Sayed's Campaign and Black Voter Strategy
JCPenney and Alzheimer's Ads
Seattle Mayor Recall and Police Policy Debate
Closing Thoughts, Life Advice, and Final Ads
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