2026Talks - August 21, 2026
The U.S. deficit hits $40 trillion. Oil prices jump after President Trump threatens Iran with 'economic D-Day' and lawmakers air competing calls for congressional and Supreme Court term limits.
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Are you curious about the latest political news but too busy to keep up? "2026Talks" is a daily 3-minute podcast where we're following our democracy in historic times.
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2026Talks - August 20, 2026
Darline Graham stumbles in South Carolina Senate debate, Rep. Peltola and Sen. Sullivan among top four advancing in Alaska's Senate race, Fake election polls fuel misinformation concerns.
2026Talks - August 19, 2026
Speaker Johnson praises Trump for helping USS Lincoln sailors. Environmentalists decry an administration plan to end national forest protections. And, a new survey shows what people want from their government.
2026Talks - August 18, 2026
The Gulf ignores Trump's comment that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be U.S territory. A high number of incumbents face scandals in their primaries and new ICE gloves capable of delivering shocks draw bipartisan criticism.
2026Talks - August 17, 2026
Democrats set the 2028 primary calendar, with racially diverse states early. AG Blanche won't affirm independence from Trump and Alaska prepares for an unpredictable election.
2026Talks - August 14, 2026
Vance warns the GOP about young peoples' socialist sympathies. Texas abortion bans cause headaches for physicians and a judge tosses a government suit against Harvard.
2026Talks - August 13, 2026
Wisconsin Democrats nominate moderate David Crowley for governor, Trump ally Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota and inflation cools as Fed weighs its September rate decision.
2026Talks - August 12, 2026
Darline Graham holds a slim lead in a crowded South Carolina primary. Data centers are playing a growing role in politics at all levels and a new poll finds Americans are concerned about democracy and election security.
2026Talks - August 11, 2026
Trump levels anti-Islamic and anti-communits attacks. A Montana Democratic candidate refuses to clear the way for a popular independent and dark money floods into Minnesota.
2026Talks - August 10, 2026
The Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General. A Senate committee fails to pass a new Farm Bill and new data shows the cost of the Trump Administration's deportation agenda.
2026Talks - August 7, 2026
President Trump signs new executive orders on birthright citizenship. A Senate committee holds Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and a new rule proposes major changes to the HeadStart program.