The Erick Erickson Show The Erick Erickson Show

S15 EP151: Hour 1 - El-Sayed's Crash Out

Aug 25, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Erick Erickson critiques Democratic Socialist Abdul El-Sayed’s disastrous Fox News interview and his association with Hasan Piker, arguing the DSA uses non-white candidates for virtue signaling. He also discusses CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s unannounced trip to Moscow to warn Russia against further aggression in the Baltics, comparing Russian tactics to velociraptors testing fences. Finally, Erickson condemns the SEC for allowing former NFL players to return to college football, calling it a betrayal of student-athletes.

Topics discussed

Intro and Wealthfront ad Abdul El-Said's disastrous Fox News interview DSA ideology, intersectionality, and candidate selection El-Said's background and debate performance against Waters El-Said's stances on reparations and immigration Hassan Piker controversy and Democratic concerns Wealthfront ad and show contact info Target's offensive Halloween costume scandal Incogni ad and show contact info Promo for Not Safe for Radio show CIA Director Ratcliffe's secret trip to Moscow Russian sabotage in Europe and Baltic security NATO unity and Trump's pro-Ukraine stance Wealthfront ad and Van Allen Golf promo Big Ten ban on NFL players returning to college
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