“Way Too Early” covers both the day’s inside-the-beltway political news as well as the critical stories shaping the national conversation leading into “Morning Joe.”
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August 26, 2026 – 5am Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff Mike Mazzei wins GOP nomination for Oklahoma Governor Poll: Just 13% of Americans ‘strongly approve’ of Trump Music icon Dolly Parton dead at 80 Canada retaliates with up to 50% tariffs on hundreds of U.S. products Alex Pretti’s family publicly calls for accountability for his death China pushes back in new U.S. sanctions…
August 25, 2026 – 5am: SCOTUS allows Trump’s mail-in voting executive order to move forward Bessent threatens new sanctions against Iran Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against United States European leaders attend Ukraine Independence Day events Most U.S. farmers set to lose money this year Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) bucks Blanche on Federal abortion rules Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on his…
August 24, 2026 – 5am: The Economist/YouGov: Trump’s net approval rating is negative in 47 out of 50 states Rancher, Republicans criticize Trump’s beef import plan Trump downplays Iran war, touts economy at South Carolina rally on Friday NYT: Minority Leader Jeffries and Jared Kushner met privately in NYC Pentagon fires ‘Stars & Stripes’ leadership, reporter Navy families evacuated from Bahrain…
August 21, 2026 – 5am: The White House deals with major economic pressure home and abroad Trump Admin. Continues to blame Biden for economic issues nearly 2 years into second term DHS has not verified claim of 16,000 non-citizen voters in Nevada: MS NOW USS Lincoln heads home from middle east Navy considering renaming aircraft carrier slated to honor Black Pearl Harbor hero… to honor Trump Trump…
August 20, 2026 – 5am: Trump threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ Trump says he plans to meet with Kim Jong Un this year Trump takes press corps on tour of White House pet projects U.S. debt hits record high $40 trillion Trump picks top WH aide Heidi Overton to lead FDA Failed Minnesota Gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell self-funds recount in Minnesota GOP primary Trump claims he told…
August 19, 2026: 5am — Trump says U.S. has no talks planned with Iran To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 18, 2026: 5 am — Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on strait deal To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 17, 2026: 5am — Trump orders scale back of joint drills with South Korea To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 14, 2026 – 5am: Iran latest: U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its reaper drones: WAPO USS Lincoln latest: Wife of sailor who jumped overboard shares texts: MS NOW Exclusive Kennedy Center Board votes toad Trump’s name…. again WWII Memorial vandalism Trump to visit Long Island, NY highlight crime stats Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in court today Mullin and Noem trade blame…
August 13, 2026 – 5am: Stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz continues CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat against Trump: WAPO White House Press Secy. Karoline Levitt stepping down Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya says Minnesotans are ‘embarrassed’ of state Fox News Poll: Maine Senate race remains competitive Trump administration is urging Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting…
August 12, 2026 – 5am: David Crowley wins Democratic nomination for Wisconsin Governor, BEATS DSA candidate Francesca Hong Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate primary Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota Governor Darline Graham and Congressman Ralph Norman advance to a runoff for Senate in South Carolina Iran latest: U.S. fires on ship breaking its blockade of Iranian…
August 11, 2026 - 5am: Assassination threat against President Trump forced plane switch and secret flight from Turkey Trump emphasizes economic pressure on Iran -- again -- as war and stalemate over Strait of Hormuz continue Trump issues executive order seeking to reshape vaccine recommendations for children, medical experts criticize the change Massive earthquake in Colombia leaves 100+ people…
August 10, 2026 - 5am: Trump 'low keying it' with Iran, focuses on economic pressure: AXIOS Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan Cuba Task Force Wisconsin voters head to the polls tomorrow to decide Democratic nominee for Governor AOC declines to endorse Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Tim Scott confronted over El-Sayed attack ads DSA co-chair struggles to explain ‘taxing the rich’ GOP midterm strategy…
August 7, 2026 – 5am: Senate stacks agenda before recess GOP-led Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt Rep. Andy Ogles loses his GOP primary in Tennessee Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship again Iran latest: Oman, Tehran reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple…
August 6, 2026 – 5am: Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary, calls for unity Democratic party’s next test: Wisconsin Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in “final stages” Trump, Hegseth clash over Iran missile depletion: The Washington Post Senate panel to vote on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt Trump dismisses affordability concerns in Las Vegas rally Dozens of military family members have been detained…
