‘Platner Is Vile.’ McConnell Is Missing. Welcome to American Politics.
Summary
Michelle Cottle hosts David French and David Wallace-Wells to discuss the collapsing Iran ceasefire, the scandal surrounding Maine’s Graham Plattner, and the Michigan Senate primary. They analyze Trump’s geopolitical missteps, the Democratic Party’s failure to vet candidates, and the rise of anger-driven politics. The episode concludes with a debate on transparency regarding the health of aging officials like Mitch McConnell.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Cannonball podcast
Words of the week: Humiliation and Exposure
Iran ceasefire collapse and Strait of Hormuz
Economic impact and midterm election outlook
Graham Plattner scandal and partisan double standards
Confusing assholery with political courage
Michigan Senate race and Democratic prospects
Mitch McConnell's health and gerontocracy
Recommendations segment with David Wallace-Wells
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