Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas sit down to talk about the latest political news — and celebrate the publication of Jessica’s new book I DISAGREE — available now! Get your copy: https://sites.prh.com/idisagree
They start with the U.S.-Canada trade war showing no signs of resolution. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Europe this week pushing for a “unique alliance” between Canada and the EU. They break down what message that sends and what it changes for the longer-term U.S.-Canada relationship.
Voting is now officially underway in North Carolina, but the legal fight over mail-in ballots isn’t over. The Supreme Court has blocked Trump’s plan to have the U.S. Postal Service screen and potentially withhold mail-in ballots, in a brief unsigned opinion noting the plan was likely unlawful. Trump responded by attacking the justices on social media, writing: “These are not the people I interviewed to serve on the United States Supreme Court, they are merely a shell of their original selves.” Aaron breaks down the ruling and the state of voter restriction heading into November.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging he waged the Iran war illegally, ignored a congressional order to withdraw, and caused unnecessary civilian casualties. Kalshi currently puts the likelihood of Hegseth leaving his job for any reason by December 1st at 29%. Massie’s term is ending this year, after he lost his primary. How bold an action is this really?
Republican lawmakers are pushing back on Trump’s recent pledge to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain their majority after November. Aaron breaks down why it’s actually politically useful for Republicans to distance themselves from this idea right now.
New details have emerged about Donald Trump Jr.’s recent wedding in the Bahamas — including an after-party paid for by a Russian businessman. Aaron breaks down what we know about who Umar Kremlev is and what his connection to the Trump family means.
And finally: after pressure from venue owners, Macklemore has been dropped as an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour. The pressure came after Macklemore said “Free Palestine” onstage. The internet has a lot of thoughts. Aaron and Jessica react.
Plus, listener questions, and Jessica’s new book I DISAGREE: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends is out now — Order online: https://sites.prh.com/idisagree
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