S15 EP173: Hour 1 - The Good News and the Bad News
Summary
Erick Erickson opens with good news on the Middle East, highlighting the successful SpaceX Starship launch and the US military's effective economic and naval pressure on Iran, which has led to a rejected peace proposal. He contrasts this foreign policy success with domestic concerns, noting that rising gas prices and perceived corruption within the Trump family are alienating Republican voters ahead of the midterms. Erickson argues that while the GOP will likely lose the House, the Senate remains competitive due to redistricting advantages and Democratic candidate weaknesses. The episode co…
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Show Intro and 4 Things to Know
SpaceX Starship Launch Success
Iran Conflict and UK Terror Attack
Energy Crisis and Gas Prices with Chris Wright
Iran Diplomacy and US Rejection of Proposal
Interview: Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran Sanctions
Trump Comments on Iran Economy and Strikes
Global Sanctions Impact on Iranian Elite
Middle East Success and Oil Exports Update
GOP Midterm Polling and Republican Concerns
President's Cup Golf and Sportsmanship
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Las Vegas Trip and Listener Greetings
GOP Voter Turnout and Historical Comparisons
Republican Candidate Issues and Corruption
Democratic Candidate Weaknesses and Polling
Trump Approval Ratings and Economic Drag
Tariffs, War, and Public Perception
Midterm Outlook: Worse Than 2006?
Texas GOP Problems and 2028 Implications
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