Is Trump Losing His Grip on the GOP?
Summary
This episode covers Republican lawmakers breaking with President Trump over the Iran war and economic fallout, citing record-low approval ratings ahead of the midterms. It also reports on a significant FBI data breach by the hacking group Shiny Hunters, which exposes sensitive employee information. Additionally, the show details new lawsuits alleging that a Six Flags roller coaster causes traumatic brain injuries, and concludes with a lighthearted segment on "mole men" scavenging valuables in New York City sewers near the UN.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Toyota truck savings event
Show intro: Midterm polls, FBI hack, and TBI lawsuits
UN speeches: Trump and Iran's President Pezeshkian
CNN poll: Trump approval at record low
Interview: Jay O'Brien on Republican discontent
Republican breaks over Iran war and economy
John Thune's stance on military objectives in Iran
Immigration pushback: Salazar and LePage
Analysis: Cracks in Republican loyalty to Trump
Sponsor: Cozy Earth bedding sale
Sponsor: Wells Fargo Autograph Journey card
FBI website breach: Shiny Hunters claim
Interview: Joseph Cox on FBI data leak risks
FBI response and hacker demands
Six Flags: Roller coaster brain injury lawsuits
Interview: Cana Whitworth on X2 ride injuries
Sponsors: Toyota and Neiman Marcus
Mystery: People emerging from NYC sewers near UN
Sponsor: Neiman Marcus fall wardrobe
Sponsor: Akamai Cloud AI infrastructure
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