ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The 2026 midterms are just one week away, and the Senate map is coming into focus. Matt Whitlock breaks down the key races, his picks for Election Day, and the biggest political stories shaping the road to November.
Plus, Abdul El-Sayed faces questions about dual loyalty, Adam Hamilton tries to distance himself from Chuck Schumer while benefiting from spending by his allies, and California’s high-speed rail project becomes a case study in government waste and bureaucratic red tape.
Ro Khanna’s 2028 Agenda: Matt looks ahead to 2028 as Ro Khanna goes full Leeroy Jenkins, charging headfirst into the presidential conversation with a sweeping progressive agenda. From Medicare for All and a $25 minimum wage to free college, student loan forgiveness, and taxes on billionaires, Matt breaks down the policies Democrats could be forced to defend in the next presidential election.
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - The Senate Map: 1 Week Out
1:35 - Matt’s Senate Picks
6:52 - Abdul and His Dual Loyalty
9:27 - Adam Hamilton’s Schumer Money
10:34 - The Latest with California’s High Speed Grift
12:23 - Ro Khanna’s “Leeroy Jenkins” Moment for Democrats
