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231. The Problem That Could Cost El-Sayed the Senate Oct 19, 2026

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Can Abdul El-Sayed really win in Michigan? If he does, what should the Democratic Party learn from this Senate race? And, what do Trump and El-Sayed have in common?

Katty Kay is joined by former White House correspondent, Ron Fournier, as they answer all these questions and more.

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230. What Happens When the Trump Loyalty Test Goes Wrong? Oct 15, 2026

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Why did Kimberly Guilfoyle really get fired as US Ambassador to Greece? How long will Trump’s new press secretary last? And, could Alaska be heading for a Blue Tsunami?

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229. How Kansas Could Blow Up MAGA Oct 12, 2026

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Can a megachurch pastor flip a Senate seat Democrats haven’t won since 1932? Between attack ads and serious allegations, is this the dirtiest senate race in the country? And have we just seen the worst Trump–Zelensky feud since the Oval Office showdown over?

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228. The Corruption Scandal That Has Finally Spooked Trump Oct 08, 2026

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Is fallout over Mamdani's October 7th statement his first real political challenge? What is the real reason Trump is disowning his top political advisers, James Blair and Chris LaCivita? And, can a former fetish model win a seat in Congress?

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227. Trump’s Flailing: Is the GOP Finally Losing Faith? Oct 06, 2026

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Could the Democrats really flip key red states in the midterms? What is the real reason Senator Tom Cotton is feuding with Trump over daylight savings? And, following Brazil’s election, has Trump successfully turned Latin America MAGA?

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226. The Secret Message in Hegseth’s Unhinged Speech Oct 01, 2026

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Are Pete Hegseth’s days in the Pentagon numbered? What will be the long term impact of his military purge? And, will former special counsel Jack Smith be the latest victim of Trump’s weaponized justice system?

Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.

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225. Has Donald Trump Become a Communist? Sep 28, 2026

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Why is Trump being accused of becoming a communist following Xi's visit to Washington? Will Trump follow through with his offer to sell weapons to China? And, with ICE arrests being at an all time high, why are we hearing less about the crackdown than ever?

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224. Trump Is Caving to Xi: Will Maga Turn on Him? Sep 24, 2026

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Why are Republicans distancing themselves from Donald Trump? Could Hispanic voters be the key to the biggest blue wave in 50 years? And, does China's President Xi hold all the cards?

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How The War on Terror and Obama’s Bailout is Still Costing America Sep 22, 2026

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How did Bush’s War on Terror coupled with his decision to not raise taxes put America on a deficit track it can’t get off? How did the system allow for bankers to get million pound bonuses while working Americans lost their homes, following the financial crisis? And how did all of this betrayal create the perfect storm for Trump’s populist agenda?

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223. Trump’s Latest Vanity Project Is Proof He’s Losing Sep 21, 2026

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What do Trump’s threats to destroy the Kennedy Centre reveal about how far he’ll go to distract from his failures? Just how bruised will his ego be by the press refusing to cover his trip to visit Mayor Mamdani? And why did Trump back down after decided to strike the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabia … again?

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