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Tammie, from Atlanta, Georgia, writes, 
If you’d asked me six years ago who Jon Ossoff was, I probably wouldn’t have had an answer. Today, he’s become one of the most visible rising figures in the Democratic Party, openly challenging President Trump, calling out his unusual dynamic with Natalie Harp, and hammering the administration’s economic and foreign‑policy missteps. 
What’s striking is that Ossoff doesn’t seem intimidated by the traditional Trump backlash. If anything, it appears to energize him.
He even took aim at Trump’s attempt to defend Darline Graham’s widely criticized debate performance last week. 
So, it raises an interesting question: Has Ossoff found a way to neutralize Trump’s usual political playbook? And if so, should more Democrats adopt his approach? Given how unpopular many of them currently are, it’s hard to see what they have to lose.
I’ll admit that politics in Georgia can get rough, and as Dr. Mark has pointed out, the same is true just across the border in South Carolina. So, is this where American politics is headed? And more broadly, does the panel believe that “dirty politics” is simply an unavoidable part of democratic systems? 
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Raymond from Birmingham, Alabama, writes:
Both major parties are experiencing unexpected turbulence in this year’s primaries, revealing deep internal power struggles and competing visions of party identity.
We’re seeing Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of Angie Nixon in Florida lead to a surprising upset in a traditionally red state. Freedom Caucus candidates, once dominant in conservative primaries, are now struggling to gain traction. Several long‑time incumbents have lost their House primaries, tying a modern record. And Democrats are wrestling with internal divisions over ICE, immigration enforcement, and border messaging, among other topics.
So, the real question becomes: What do these fractures tell us about the future of both parties as we head into the 2026 midterms and beyond? And why are these internal battles intensifying now? 
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Jennifer from Detroit, Michigan, writes:
 Well, here we go, a trade war with one of our closest allies is apparently ready to begin. 
President Trump’s announcement of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods landed with a thud, and when Prime Minister Carney pushed back, Trump quickly backed off. (TACO). Does anyone in this administration understand how dependent we are on Canadian imports?
Anything made with wood, including paper products, will rise in price. And you can already imagine the MAGA crowd clearing out store shelves of toilet paper. Alcohol prices will climb as well, especially since Canada has sharply reduced its consumption of American alcoholic beverages in favor of domestic brands. Nearly all dairy products will increase, given Canada’s role as a major supplier to the U.S.
Meanwhile, Bessent is promoting a “D‑Day Economic Sanction Package” on Iran, claiming it will devastate Iran’s economy into submission.
 So, here’s the real question: With all the supposed economic expertise in this administration, how do they keep producing policies that are so consistently counterproductive? 
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 Today, Zolal Habibi returns to offer a clear, unflinching look at conditions inside Iran, the Iran Freedom Organization’s ongoing efforts, and how the current conflict has ultimately strengthened the regime’s grip on power. She highlights developments and actions by Iranian authorities that many in the Western world may not know about, while outlining what she believes could come next. She closes with a message aimed not only at Iranians but at the global community watching this crisis unfold. 
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Today we talk about the USS Abraham Lincoln and other stories in the news that demonstrate a lack of care by the administration
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