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40 Days Out, Republicans Are Getting Desperate

Sep 25, 2026 · 1h 7m

Summary

Hosts Maya May and Mike Fanone discuss the urgency of voting 40 days before the election, analyzing the shift in Republican messaging from retribution to desperate fundraising. They critique the administration's economic failures, such as high gas prices, and the banning of press from the White House, while exploring the parallels between US and European right-wing strategies. The conversation also touches on the erosion of public trust in institutions like the CIA and the need for civic engagement beyond just voting.

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