8/13/26: Dem Talarico Leads Texas, Ecuador Fishermen Hunted, Kushner Buys Lakers
Summary
The episode analyzes polling models predicting Democratic gains in the Senate and House, with a deep dive into the competitive Texas Senate race between Tallarico and Paxton. It then shifts to investigative reporting on alleged U.S. mercenary involvement in drone strikes against Ecuadorian fishermen, featuring journalist Camila Lourdes-Galarza. Finally, the hosts discuss the surprising sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner amid Mark Walter’s federal investigations.
Topics discussed
Intro, Lexus and Visible ads
Nate Silver's election model and Senate/House predictions
Texas Senate race: Tallarico vs. Paxton analysis
Trump's social welfare agenda and polling dynamics
Ads for Our Town and Hollywood Handbook
Ecuador boat strikes and US mercenary allegations
Ads for Our Town, Podlandia, and Hollywood Handbook
Mark Walter's Lakers sale and private equity in sports
Outro and iHeartRadio podcast promotions
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