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Abolish Bad Tweets

Jul 31, 2026 · 1h 11m

Summary

The hosts discuss Trump's record-low approval ratings, the stalled confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and the DOJ's controversial prosecution of Jim Comey. They analyze favorable Democratic polling in key Senate races in North Carolina and Georgia, while also highlighting the strategy of independent candidates in deep red states like Montana and Idaho. The episode concludes with an examination of the heated Democratic primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin, emphasizing the need for party unity after the vote.

Topics discussed

Intro, studio tour, and sponsor reads News preview: Trump, polls, and CrookedCon Trump's Dulles Airport press event and renovation Iran conflict, Fed rate cut, and DOJ deals Todd Blanche nomination and AG vacancy debate Comey's 86 case and FBI surveillance issues Political bias in federal disaster aid distribution Sponsor segments: Z-Biotics and Chime Analysis of worsening Democratic polling numbers Senate races in North Carolina and Georgia Independent candidates in Nebraska, Idaho, and Montana Sponsor segment: Hims Promo for Manifesto podcast Michigan Senate primary: Abdul vs. Haley Stevens Electability analysis and polling in Michigan Michigan Governor race and DSA candidate strategy Sponsor segments: Stateside, Veev, and Prep AI regulation, safety, and political implications Outro, final sponsors, and credits
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