Bill Kristol: Beating Back the Authoritarians
Summary
Bill Kristol and Tim Miller discuss the encouraging election results in Brazil and Serbia as evidence that authoritarianism can be defeated. They analyze the Trump administration’s legal challenges in Alaska and the president’s unprecedented use of federal benefits as campaign bribes. The episode also covers early voting trends, highlighting high Democratic turnout in key states like North Carolina and Louisiana, while offering long-shot predictions for competitive House races in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: ChiliPad and Orderly Meds
Intro: Midterms countdown and Austin live stream
Global elections: Brazil, Serbia, and lessons for America
Alaska election lawsuit and DOJ intervention
Public opinion on election interference and post-election risks
Iowa race and Kim Reynolds' campaign tone
Trump's election-linked promises and Camp Lejeune controversy
Sponsor: Freedom From Religion Foundation
Trump stock trading and financial conflicts of interest
Early voting analysis and Data Republican's dilemma
Turnout trends: Black and Hispanic voters in key states
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Long shots: South Carolina, Mississippi, and Louisiana races
Iowa and Wisconsin House races with Trump imitators
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Transgender rights and Josh Turek's Iowa Senate ad
Kansas agriculture and farmer support for Trump
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Michigan Senate race and Obama's visit
Obama's Cheesecake Factory comments and right-wing reaction
Elon Musk's threats and accountability for government dealings
Bill Maher dinner with Trump and Republican poll results
Outro, credits, and final sponsor reads
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