Miranda Devine | New York Post Columnist Returns to S&FIM to Talk Midterms
Oct 16, 2026 · 14m
Summary
Sid and Miranda Devine discuss the high stakes of the upcoming midterms, focusing on Trump’s concerns about potential retribution against his family if Republicans lose the House. They analyze dangerous Democratic candidates like El-Sayed in Michigan and Tallarico in Texas, while also covering the New York gubernatorial race. Devine praises Bruce Blakeman’s debate performance against Kathy Hochul, arguing that a vote for Hochul effectively supports Zohran Mamdani’s agenda.
Topics discussed
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Introduction of guest Miranda Devine
Personal reflection on late father's legacy
Trump's fear of midterm losses and family safety
Democratic debanking and retribution against conservatives
Risks of radical candidates like El-Sayed and Mamdani
Polling errors and Senate buffer via JD Vance
John Fetterman's potential party switch
Texas Senate race: Tallarico vs. Paxton
Criticism of Tallarico and Trump's vegan joke
Democratic efforts to flip Texas via immigration
Call to action for voter turnout
NY Governor debate: Hochul's 41 Trump mentions
Body language analysis of Blakeman vs. Hochul
Blakeman's arguments on illegal migration costs
Hochul's complicity with Mamdani's agenda
Blakeman's competence and moderate stance
Legacy of damage from Cuomo, de Blasio, and Adams
Closing remarks and guest sign-off
Show outro and social media promotion
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