The Erick Erickson Show The Erick Erickson Show

S15 EP166: Hour 2 - Rick Jackson's Ad Campaign

Sep 16, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Erick Erickson praises Rick Jackson’s Georgia gubernatorial campaign for its effective ad strategy and strong polling against Keisha Lance Bottoms. He discusses the Iran conflict, arguing for a more aggressive military approach to destroy infrastructure and secure the Strait of Hormuz. The episode also covers the proliferation of sports betting, a new Saudi missile use in Yemen, and backlash from right-wing figures over a recent article Erickson wrote.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Brilliant, Dr. Sarah Hensley, Wealthfront Show intro and welcome to the 4 Things to Know Georgia Governor's race: Rick Jackson vs. Keisha Lance Bottoms Analysis of Rick Jackson's negative ad campaign against Bottoms Rick Jackson's biography and positive storytelling in ads Strategic analysis of Jackson's ad campaign and polling Michigan Senate race: Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed Texas and Florida races: Tallarico, Paxton, and Jolly National Republican strategy and the potential for a red wave Sponsor: Dr. Sarah Hensley Show Listener call: Iran conflict, uranium, and regime change Sponsors: Incogni and Stamps.com Sydney Sweeney ad controversy and the rise of sports betting Listener call: NATO costs and US oil refining infrastructure Listener call: Military strategy in Iran and missile capacity Saudi Arabia uses Chinese missile in Yemen conflict Sponsor: Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters Backlash to Eric Erickson's article on Christian influencers Sponsors: American Financing and One Times Square
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