Author Ben Wikler, Economist Paul Krugman and Ellie Leonard
Summary
Jim Acosta interviews Wisconsin strategist Ben Wickler about the midterm elections, emphasizing cost-of-living crises and the threat of election deniers in races like the Wisconsin governorship. Economist Paul Krugman analyzes stagnant job growth, high oil prices due to the Iran conflict, and the negative economic impact of restrictive immigration policies. Finally, journalist Ellie Leonard discusses how Attorney General Todd Blanche’s appointment likely halts official Justice Department investigations into the Epstein files.
Topics discussed
Midterm election outlook and Wisconsin primary
Todd Blanche confirmation and Republican party dynamics
Wisconsin governor race: Evers, Hung, and Tiffany
Economic issues and the 'kitchen table' strategy
Iran war impact on gas prices and voter anger
Data centers, Elon Musk, and oligarchy fears
Election deniers and the link between economic and political corruption
Paul Krugman on Iran war, oil prices, and global energy shifts
Job market stagnation and the role of immigration
Stagflation risks and federal budget constraints
Epstein files investigation and DOJ inaction
New evidence: Epstein at Trump Tower in Nov 2016
Questions surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death in custody
Trump sleeping in Oval Office and vaccine misinformation
Reflecting Pool lawsuit and Truth Social traffic decline
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