Trump Administration Steps Up Midterm Interventions, and Israeli Elections Have No Clear Winner
Summary
Hosted by Tracy Mumford, this episode covers the Trump administration's aggressive interventions in the California and Alaska midterms, including subpoenas for election officials and lawsuits over ballot certification. It also details the Pentagon's unprecedented leak-hunting campaign, which led to the firing of a top Army general, and analyzes the political deadlock following Israel's recent election. The show concludes with a feature on Carl Bushby, who is nearing the end of his 28-year walk around the globe, and a news quiz that includes a tribute to the late actor Patrick Stewart.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship: NYT Election Coverage
Introduction and Date
DOJ Subpoenas for California Election Officials
Alaska Ballot Stacking Investigation
Pentagon Leak Hunt and Legal Threats
Firing of Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia and Pentagon Paranoia
Israel Election Results and Coalition Math
Carl Bushby's 28-Year Walk Across the Globe
Outro and Credits
Quiz: Obama's Cheesecake Factory Joke
Quiz: Top 3 States for Ad Spending
Quiz: Boston Airport Voiceover Competition
Quiz: Death of Patrick Stewart
Closing Remarks
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