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Jane Coaston: JD Thinks Trump Voters Are Stupid

Oct 30, 2026 · 1h 5m

Summary

Host Tim Miller and guest Jane Koston discuss the final days of the midterm election, focusing on Trump’s erratic campaign schedule and the escalating racism in Republican messaging, including JD Vance’s controversial town hall remarks. The conversation also covers the contentious Michigan Senate race, where Hayley Stevens’ endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed is overshadowed by ongoing disputes, while the hosts analyze polling data in Kansas and the high voter turnout expected in key swing states.

Topics discussed

Vagisil Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream ad Nicki Minaj controversy and show promotion Guest introduction: Jane Koston Trump rally cancellations and rescheduling Ken Paxton rally cancellation and TX swing district Racism accusations and 'reverse racism' narrative Trump's 'shithole countries' remark and hypocrisy Meritocracy, assimilation, and RFK Jr. comments Jane Koston's podcast hosting habits Quince clothing and lifestyle products ad JD Vance's ER story and resentment toward translators Value of hospital translators and medical access JD Vance town hall: housing and mass deportation Trans issues and fake letter controversy Michigan Senate race and anti-Semitism concerns Orderly Meds and TD Bank ads Texas weather, voting advice, and polling issues Kansas race, Ted Cruz, and voter registration data Orderly Meds ad Nicki Minaj's brother and husband legal issues Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein connection TD Bank ad Tom Hoyle trolling Fox News and Jonestown history Tribute to June Jones and college football Credits and final sponsorships
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