The Intersection with Michael Popok 9/8/2026
Summary
Michael Popok reports live from Detroit during the Democratic Attorney General Association conference, discussing the urgent legal battles surrounding the 2024 midterms. He details the conflicting rulings on Missouri’s congressional maps and the Supreme Court’s pending decision on the federal government’s new mail-in ballot portal. Popok also analyzes how Trump’s trade war with Canada is damaging the Midwest economy and boosting Democratic Senate prospects. The episode concludes with practical advice for voters to protect their ballots and avoid disenfranchisement.
Topics discussed
Intro: Live from Detroit and DAGA Conference
Midterm stakes: Maps, Supreme Court, and mail-in ballots
Critique of Trump's midterm convention in Dallas
Canada trade war and Republican polling struggles
Senate races: Toss-up states and Democratic hopes
Voter barriers and specific state race updates
South Park joke and Epstein files website hack
Missouri redistricting: 2022 vs 2026 map legal battle
DAGA voter protection task force readiness
Promoting Legal AF Substack and The Popock Firm
Sponsor segment: Chapter Medicare advisors
Deep dive: Missouri map ruling and 8th Circuit appeal
Mail-in ballot threats: Postal Service and Trump plans
Legal injunctions blocking postal ballot changes
Advice for voters: Drop boxes and avoiding fear
Q&A: Voting machine security and provisional ballots
News: White House shooting and political reactions
Outro: Substack, law firm, and travel banter
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