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AOC and the Dems' woke rebrand, GOP's Midterm challenges & primary polling miscues
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39:27Now PlayingAOC's decision to freeze her eggs has drawn praise from Democrats and criticism from some on the right, while speculation grows over the possibility of her seeking higher office. Meanwhile, she is attempting to redefine the progressive movement as Democrats distance themselves from "Woke 1.0."
Republicans face mounting pressure to deliver on their economic promises before November, while a growing rift emerges within the party over the Iran war.
This week's primary election results in Wisconsin raise fresh questions about the reliability of political polling—and what role betting and prediction markets play in political races.
This episode originally aired on Aug 15, 2026.
On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.
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