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Texas election red alert as Trump collapses to 29%

24 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min

-- On the Show:

-- The Texas Department of Public Safety has failed to process tens of thousands of voter registration applications before the midterms

-- Wall Street Journal analysis reveals conservative podcasts dropped mentions of Donald Trump by 70% as his approval number collapsed

-- Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with full military honors and a red carpet ceremony

-- Donald Trump replaces mainstream news organizations with friendly media outlets after banning outlets and subsequent network protests

-- Senator Mitch McConnell non-verbally waves to a reporter without answering questions after a series of health incidents

-- White House counselor Peter Navarro suggests administration figures should stop appearing on Fox News after recent network decisions

-- Public opinion polls show Donald Trump's approval dropping to 29%t as voters voice concerns about inflation and gas prices

-- Melania Trump praises Donald Trump's relentless work ethic during an interview with Fox Business host Taylor Riggs

-- On the Bonus Show: The RNC chair struggles to explain why people should vote Republican, an update on the Michigan Senate race, and much more...

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(00:00) Start (01:40) Unprocessed Texas voter applications (08:26) Conservative podcasts drop Trump mentions (17:59) Trump hosts Xi Jinping (26:40) Press access restricted following bans (36:14) McConnell stays silent on health concerns (44:36) White House attacks Fox News (53:54) Falling approval ratings threaten the GOP (01:01:20) Melania Trump praises her husband's schedule

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