The Erick Erickson Show The Erick Erickson Show

S15 EP142: Hour 1 - Hong Gone

Aug 12, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Erick Erickson analyzes recent primary results, arguing that polling errors in Wisconsin and Michigan stem from oversampling white progressives. He warns Republicans that college-educated suburban voters are driving Democratic turnout, urging a focus on policy messaging over labels. Erickson also critiques progressive ideology as a secular religion based on intersectionality and allyship, highlighting the disconnect between academic theory and real-world logic.

Topics discussed

Intro and Wisconsin Primary Results Polling Accuracy and Republican Endorsements Oversampling White Progressives in Polls College Education as Key Voting Indicator GOP Ground Game and Ken Paxton in Texas Minnesota Races and Mike Lindell's Loss Trump's Lame Duck Status and GOP Messaging Ads and Host's Braces Update Progressivism as a Religion of Sacrifice Intersectionality and Allyship Explained Reporter Interview on DEI and Racism Not Safe Radio Show Promotion Ads and Tony Evers' Political Leadership
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