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The left strikes back

Aug 5, 2026 · 11m

Summary

Hosts Annette Palmer and Jake Sherman discuss progressive victories in Michigan primaries, signaling a shift for establishment Democrats. They analyze the House Ethics Committee’s unprecedented public role in investigating Republican lawmakers Max Miller and Chuck Edwards. The episode also covers the Senate GOP’s rushed agenda before recess, including Attorney General confirmation and a new 340B drug pricing reform bill.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Electronic Payments Coalition on credit card agreement Show intro and daily headlines overview Michigan Senate race: Polling errors and progressive gains Sponsor: Electronic Payments Coalition on small business savings House Ethics Committee probes Miller and Edwards scandals Senate GOP pre-recess rush and Todd Blanche confirmation New reporter intro and 340B drug pricing bill
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