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Is Abdul El-Sayed America's next Zohran Mamdani?

Aug 7, 2026 · 21m

Summary

Hosts Martha Kellner and James Matthews discuss Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate primary win in Michigan, signaling a shift toward progressive politics. They also cover UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s awkward US debut and the crumbling relationship between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump. The episode concludes with condolences for co-host Mark’s late father, General Tony Stone.

Topics discussed

Intro: Stuff Matters podcast promo Banter on Trump's hair and Michigan midterm results James Matthews reporting from Detroit, Michigan Michigan demographics and El-Sayed's primary win Reactions to El-Sayed's victory and Trump's attacks Implications for the Democratic Party and vox pop Promo for Sky News Insider members club Ed Miliband's awkward encounter with Trump press Hosts share childhood mischief stories Gianni Infantino's isolation and failed Trump call Journalism behind the FIFA World Cup sale story Tribute to Mark's father, General Tony Stone Outro: Stuff Matters podcast promo
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