It's a shake-up in DC this week as Stephen Miller steps in for Susie Wiles and Congress moves to impeach Pete Hegseth. Seena and Travis dig into what it all means for the war in Iran, whether Qatar's latest peace proposal has a prayer, and what's behind the Nvidia scandal. Plus, a horrifying story out of Saudi Arabia and more JD Vance nonsense than we know what to do with.

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The 2026 mid-term elections weren't close — they were a repudiation, with Ohio, Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas all breaking for Democrats after a parade of "mutant" GOP candidates and a war in Iran that tanked gas prices and farmer incomes alike. This episode breaks down why independents — not partisan energy — delivered the blue wave, what Congress can actually do about Trump's war powers and Pete Hegseth, and why JD Vance's sudden pivot on Israel reads less like strategy and more like a man auditioning to be 2028's designated fall guy.

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JD Vance Corner Animation: Bridgit Connell

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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-democrat-troy-jackson-speaks-after-maine-sen-susan-collins-concedes

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This week, we dig into the Israeli elections-- what they could mean, who the main players are, and whether there is any reason for hopefulness. We also look at some true bright spots in Brazil and Serbia before hitting new lows in Ohio with Vivek Ramaswamy and JD.

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