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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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