Ted Cruz | U.S. Senator from Texas Speaks on Midterms, Possible 2028 Run, Saving College Sports & More
Oct 8, 2026 · 22m
Summary
Senator Ted Cruz joins Sid to discuss the high-stakes Texas midterm race and the "Green-Red Alliance" threatening American democracy. They debate the Iran conflict, the Protect College Sports Act, and the Save America Act, while Sid presses Cruz on his potential 2028 presidential run. Cruz also promotes his new biography of Justice Clarence Thomas, *Going Further*, highlighting the justice’s journey from poverty to the Supreme Court.
Topics discussed
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Introduction of Senator Ted Cruz
Midterm stakes and the 'Green-Red Alliance'
Criticism of Zohran Mamdani and Israel
Mamdani's October 7th statement and Hamas talking points
Cruz removed from Biden's State of the Union
Reflections on the Biden administration's failures
Discussion on 2028 presidential candidates
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Midterm strategy and radical Democratic candidates
Focus on midterms over 2028 race
Criticism of Tucker Carlson and Abdul Al-Sayed
Tucker Carlson's controversial WWII comments
Iran conflict and Trump's military actions
Protect College Sports Act and Randy Levine
Save America Act and reconciliation bill
New book: Biography of Justice Clarence Thomas
Closing remarks and show promotion
WABC Radio and podcast subscription info
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