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S15 EP153: Hour 1 - Ratcliffe's Moscow Warning, Latvia Border Emergency, Plus Mike Collins Implodes in Georgia

Aug 27, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Erick Erickson discusses CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s warning to Russia against attacking NATO, highlighting critical US missile shortages and Latvia’s border emergency. He critiques Georgia Senate candidate Mike Collins for surrounding himself with white nationalists, comparing him unfavorably to Rick Jackson. The episode also covers Ken Paxton’s lazy Texas campaign and a Michigan socialist’s inflammatory comments about the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Topics discussed

Intro and Not Safe for Radio show promo CIA Director Ratcliffe's secret trip to Moscow Latvia declares border emergency over Russian threats US missile shortages and defense contractor delays Russia, China, and Iran collaborating in Ukraine Man arrested for using 'Mister Child Porn' username Old Glory Bank sponsorship and show promo Mike Collins surrounded by white nationalist staff Comparison of Collins to Abdul El-Sayed Rick Jackson's rise and Ossoff's campaign shift Ken Paxton's laziness and Georgia GOP failures William Lawrence bridge comment and mattress ad
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