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59:26Now PlayingMark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling discuss the political fallout from Michigan’s Senate primary, AIPAC’s next move, the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, President Trump’s Iran strategy, tensions inside the administration, and the early 2028 presidential field.
TODAY’S TOPICS:
• What Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary victory means for Democrats and the general election against Mike Rogers
• Whether Democrats can unite around El-Sayed despite disagreements over Israel and his relationship with Hasan Piker
• AIPAC’s possible role in Michigan’s general election after spending heavily in the Democratic primary
• What Michigan and Wisconsin reveal about the growing influence of the Democratic Party’s progressive wing
• The changing 2026 midterm map and the challenges facing both parties
• Whether a proposed agreement can reopen the Strait of Hormuz and produce a lasting resolution with Iran
• Reports of tensions over U.S. munitions shortages and the administration’s handling of the Iran conflict
• President Trump’s unusually close relationship with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh
• Whether Vice President JD Vance will run for president in 2028
• Tucker Carlson’s possible role in the 2028 Republican presidential race
The Morning Meeting is a live weekday political news program featuring analysis and debate from Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling, plus questions and commentary from members of the 2WAY community.
📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🎙️ Season 7, Episode 64
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