New update in McConnell's health saga
Jul 26, 2026 · 56m
Summary
Host Brian Tyler Cohen analyzes Mitch McConnell’s health crisis, arguing his team is delaying a vacancy to avoid a special election and protect Republican control. He interviews Rep. Jamie Raskin on GOP efforts to refer Jack Smith for perjury and block a Trump slush fund. Rep. Yasmin Ansari discusses investigating Barron Trump’s ties to the Tate brothers, while Peter Hamby covers J.D. Vance’s declining poll numbers.
Topics discussed
Mitch McConnell's health crisis and political maneuvering
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Jamie Raskin on Jack Smith, slush funds, and self-pardons
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Yasmin Ansari on Trump family corruption and Tate brothers
Peter Hamby on JD Vance, 2028 primaries, and DNC calendar
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