What A Day What A Day

A New GOP Scandal Erupts

Aug 4, 2026 · 22m

Summary

Host Jane Koston discusses the Senate advancing Todd Blanche’s AG nomination and primaries in Michigan and Missouri. She highlights DHS ankle monitors on Haitian immigrants and US missile shortages in Iran. With Jake Sherman, she analyzes how abuse allegations against Reps. Max Miller and Chuck Edwards threaten the GOP’s House majority. They also warn that a Democratic House takeover would complicate Trump’s final two years.

Topics discussed

Intro: McConnell staff pay and show overview Todd Blanche nomination advances despite McConnell's absence Michigan and Missouri primary races Ankle monitors for Haitian immigrants in Ohio US missile stockpile depletion in Iran conflict Max Miller abuse allegations and Bernie Moreno Interview: Miller scandal impact on GOP majority Sponsors: Acorns and Casper Interview: Johnson's challenges and GOP infighting Interview: Risks of Democrats taking the House Interview: Government shutdown and Save America Act Vote Save America call to action Outro and Long Play series promo
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