Did Democratic Socialism Hit a Ceiling?

By Gary and Shannon

August 12, 2026

HOUR 1 (08/12) - Gary opens the show with the blockbuster $12.5 billion Lakers sale before breaking down last night’s primaries, including Francesca Hong’s razor-thin Wisconsin loss after polls and prediction markets had her heavily favored. He looks at what the result means for the Democratic Socialist movement, why the polls missed again, and where progressives still gained ground.

Plus, new details emerge about the Iranian threat behind President Trump’s secret Air Force One switch, and Gary previews today’s total solar eclipse.

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