# Erick Erickson Show: S15 EP128: Hour 3 – The Corruption Problem

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Published: 2026-07-15T20:36:26+00:00
Episode link: https://ricochet.com/podcast/erick-erickson-show/s15-ep128-hour-3-the-corruption-problem/
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Erick Erickson delivers a candid monologue on the dangers of self-dealing in the Trump administration, warning that failing to police corruption risks handing Democrats ammunition and alienating independents ahead of the midterms. He contrasts the “drain the swamp” promise with reported foreign deals, crypto gains, and influence concerns. He also explores countercultural living in modern […]

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