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The Precap | Desi Lydic on the Blue Wave, Republican Pivot, and Spam Economics

Nov 9, 2026 · 40m

Summary

Desi Lydic and Devin DelaCorte recap the historic midterm election results, celebrating the "blue wave" and new political firsts while mocking the Republican leadership's post-loss reactions. The hosts discuss the cultural shift following the Knicks' championship win and preview upcoming guests, including Catherine Haan, Ron Howard, and Heather Cox Richardson.

Topics discussed

Abercrombie & Fitch Holiday Ad UPS Store Shredding Services Ad Hosts react to election night relief Discussion on election results and historic firsts Fox News 'Blue Wave' Ark advertisement Recap of watching the election at home Abercrombie & Fitch Holiday Ad Analysis of the Cheesecake Factory narrative Voter rejection of the previous two years Public realization of policy failures Comparison to the 2026 NBA Finals comeback Amy Acton's win and campaign ads JD Vance and Ted Cruz post-election statements Economic indicators and the 'spam' statistic Critique of Republican accountability essays Megyn Kelly clip on voter sentiment Discussion on corruption and public trust Trump's speech from the ballroom UPS Store Holiday Ad Abercrombie & Fitch Holiday Ad Democratic strategy and voter disappointment Challenges in holding officials accountable Democratic multitasking and strategic priorities Proposal for essay ballots and exit polls Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the 'fridge' joke James Comey and the seashell indictment Upcoming guest announcements Guest: Ron Howard and James Baldwin documentary Guest: Heather Cox Richardson and Ron Howard Hosts discuss social media connections UPS Store Holiday Ad Abercrombie & Fitch Holiday Ad Recommendation: Big Wave Surfing Documentary Manifestation of the Blue Wave Recommendation: Hellgate Bridge Book Show promotion and sign-off Abercrombie and UPS Store Ads Red Bull McDonald's Ad
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