Long Shots (feat. Demetria McCain)
Summary
Hosts Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg review mixed August primary results, noting progressive wins in Minnesota and Connecticut alongside Trump-backed victories. They discuss ICE’s plan to purchase electric shock gloves, a $900 million White House ballroom project, and a special grand jury convened by Jeanine Pirro. Guest Demetria McCain of the NAACP LDF details the erosion of fair housing protections and voting rights under the current administration.
Topics discussed
Intro, weather chat, and guest introduction
Caroline Levitt fired as Press Secretary
Primary election results: CT, SC, MN, and WI
Wisconsin and Vermont primary upsets
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ICE plans to buy electric shock gloves
Trump admin spending $900M on White House grounds
Jeanine Pirro convenes special grand jury in DC
Kennedy Center ordered to pay Chuck Redd legal fees
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Interview: Demetri McCain on HUD and fair housing
Disparate impact and housing discrimination enforcement
Voting rights, redistricting, and Supreme Court
State-level voting rights and organizing strategies
Election protection resources and LDF.vote
Listener good news and shoutouts
Credits and outro
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