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Costumes, silly accents, and DSA cosplay - how the Democrat civil war has gotten theatrical
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- 10 Minute Drill
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- Jul 21, 2026
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- 933
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Summary
President Donald Trump responds to Iranian attacks on U.S. service members, orders a review of the National Academy of Sciences over controversial climate materials, and Democrats face growing internal divisions across the country. In this episode, we break down the biggest political stories shaping Washington and the states: Iran Update: The Pentagon identifies the two U.S. soldiers killed in Iran-backed attacks in Jordan as President Trump promises a strong response to attacks on American troops. Trump and the National Academy of Sciences: President Trump orders a review of the National Academy of Sciences after allegations that politically motivated climate materials were used in federal judicial education. We examine the controversy surrounding NASEM, climate policy, and the debate over scientific neutrality. Wisconsin Governor’s Race: Democratic Socialists are gaining momentum in Wisconsin as establishment Democrats scramble to prevent DSA-backed candidate Francesca Hong from winning the Democratic nomination. We analyze the growing divide within the Democratic Party between progressives and party insiders. Maine Senate Race: We recap the latest Democratic Senate debate, including viral moments, progressive policy positions, and why the race is highlighting challenges for Democrats trying to take on Sen. Susan Collins. The Progressive Movement Under the Microscope: From DSA controversies and Hasan Piker’s comments on Mao to the latest viral moments involving Democratic activists, we examine the cultural battles shaping the modern left. AOC’s Viral Moments: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparks another online debate after clips highlighting her changing accents go viral. Plus: Zohran Mamdani, Randi Weingarten, Michigan politics, election strategy, and the latest conserva…