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Can Dems Put Woke to Bed?

Aug 11, 2026 · 1h 48m

Summary

The hosts discuss Trump’s failed Iran strategy, the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General, and a new executive order promoting anti-vaccine misinformation. They analyze Republican midterm tactics framing Democrats as communists and critique AOC’s response to primary controversies. Montana candidate Sam Forstag joins to discuss his campaign, while the panel condemns the administration’s attacks on scientific consensus regarding childhood vaccines.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: SimpliSafe Home Security Intro: Montana candidate Sam Forstag Trump's Iran policy and military strikes Republican war hawks and midterm politics Israel, Palestine, and the two-state solution Sponsors: Z-Biotics and Squarespace RFK Jr., vaccines, and measles outbreaks Pam Bondi confirmation and GOP senators GOP 'communism' ads and political labeling Promo: Pod Save the UK Woke 1.0, Kamala Harris, and progressive rhetoric Wisconsin and Minnesota gubernatorial races Trans athletes in the WNBA debate Hunter Biden's media tour and anti-Semitism Sponsor: Built membership Sam Forstag: Smokejumper background Montana politics and economic grievances AI regulation and data center funding Montana Senate race and rural issues
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