Texas election red alert as Trump collapses to 29%
Summary
David Pakman investigates a massive Texas voter registration backlog threatening the midterm race, while analyzing data showing a 70% drop in Trump mentions on right-wing podcasts as Republicans distance themselves from the president. The episode also covers the White House’s ban on major news outlets, the resulting "ballroom-only" press pool, and the administration's escalating feud with Fox News. Additionally, Pakman discusses the lavish red-carpet welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping, contrasting it with Trump’s hostility toward democratic allies, and addresses the concerning lack of…
Topics discussed
Intro: Trump approval, Texas voting issues, and book promo
Texas voter registration backlog and provisional ballots
Podcast data: Decline in Trump mentions on right-wing media
Sponsors: Quince and Proton Mail
Trump's diplomatic contrast: Xi Jinping vs. allies
Press pool boycott and the impact on White House access
Sponsors: Sundays for Dogs and George Koch's book
Mitch McConnell's health and transparency concerns
Escalating tensions between MAGA and Fox News
Sponsor: Brain.fm functional music
Political strategy: Economic pain and midterm implications
Melania Trump interview and the 'hardworking' narrative
Outro: Bonus show preview and final book call
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