As the backlash against Trump MAGA clone Vivek Ramaswamy continues, Republicans scramble to shore up red seats ahead of next week’s midterms. Will Texas turn blue in 2026? And what will Democrats do with their power if they win back Congress? We ask former Biden advisor Neera Tanden.
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00:00 – Welcome to Planet America
00:37 – Is this a new low in American politics?
04:13: – Trump stands by his mini me Vivek Ramaswamy
05:22 – The fallout over “despicable” ad continues for Ramaswamy
07:31 – Is there any truth to the attack ad against Amy Acton? It’s a definitive no.
09:02 – John travels to the battleground state of Texas
14:42 – The continued attacks on Texas Democrat James Talarico
18:36 – Texas Republican Ken Paxton’s bad election campaign
23:22 – John explains the latest polling one week out from the midterms
25:48 – What will Dems do with their power if they win? We ask former Biden advisor Neera Tanden
31:07 – Trump’s love affair with muscle, butt, and steel #YMCA
32:12 – Goodbye from John and Chas
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