The Damage Report with John Iadarola The Damage Report with John Iadarola

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Oct 8, 2026 · 55m

Summary

John Iadarola analyzes the midterm election landscape, highlighting Donald Trump’s botched Texas rally and Ken Paxton’s refusal to debate. The episode covers polling in Kansas where Democrat Adam Hamilton leads, and Mike Rogers’ controversial ad criticizing Trump’s trade war with Canada. Iadarola also discusses the USS Abraham Lincoln’s return, Pete Hegseth’s physical stunts, and concerns over potential election night interference.

Topics discussed

Show intro and preview of Senate, Iran, and FBI news Trump's Texas rally gaffes and Ken Paxton debate avoidance Kansas Senate race: Hamilton leads Marshall in polls Mike Rogers ad criticizes Trump's Canada tariffs Pete Hegseth controversy over Abraham Lincoln deployment Pentagon develops strike options against Iran pre-midterms Concerns over election certification and Mike Johnson's role FBI surveillance of Suvi Savi and Trump's cover-up Memphis city council votes on data center moratorium
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