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Adam Kinzinger: The United States of Dystopia

Aug 13, 2026 · 56m

Summary

Host Tim Miller and former Congressman Adam Kinzinger discuss the National Guard’s presence in DC, ICE’s new electric shock gloves, and Trump’s election interference threats. They analyze the Texas AG race, mock potential White House press secretary replacements, and critique the administration’s lies about Air Force One. The episode concludes with a serious look at the mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln due to its extended deployment.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Dupixent and Vital Proteins Intro: Adam Kinzinger joins and Jeb Bush campaign memories Military presence in DC: Theater vs. Necessity ICE electric shock gloves and Trump's election rhetoric Sponsor: The New York Times Texas Senate race: Paxton vs. Tallarico analysis Sponsor: HomeServe Potential White House Press Secretaries: Word association game Sponsor: SelectQuote Life Insurance Trump hiding in food cart and Air Force One security USS Abraham Lincoln crew crisis and Ukraine aid Sponsor: Dupixent Sponsor: M&Ms Accountability for Trump administration corruption Mailbag: Psychosporiasis and holiday cancellations Outro and Sponsors: CIDP and 7-Eleven
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