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Always Test Your Hopium

Sep 25, 2026 · 1h 49m

Summary

John Frer and Dan Pfeiffer analyze the latest New York Times Siena polls, noting Democrats' strong leads in Michigan and New Hampshire but a surprisingly tight race in Maine. They discuss Trump's media crackdown, a judge's ruling restoring press access, and Republican candidates distancing themselves from the president amid the Iran war. The hosts also critique a controversial government ad and debate whether the current polling environment is too good to be true for Democrats.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: SimpliSafe Home Security Sponsor: 2026 Nissan Rogue Show Intro and Agenda JD Vance Leak and Press Access Issues GOP Candidates Distancing from Trump Trump's 'Love Me' Government Ad New York Times Poll: Jackson vs. Collins Sponsors: Helix Mattress and Neutrophil Collins Corruption Allegations and Strategy Polls: Michigan and New Hampshire Races Polling Accuracy and Demographic Shifts Mary Poulina Texts Story Tuberville Furry Pilot Comment Sponsors: Ben & Jerry's and Wild Alaskan Kaepernick: Background and 2012 Season Kaepernick: The Anthem Protest Kaepernick: NFL Collusion and Blackballing Kaepernick: NFL Accountability and Chris Brown Kaepernick: NFL Apology and Financial Impact Kaepernick: NIL and Team Ownership Kaepernick: Politics and Activism Credits and Outro Sponsor: Staples
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