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Wright Thompson and Jesse Lehrich: Hopium and Hate

September 17, 2026·1h 23m·5-min readconversationalnews
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In a wide-ranging political and cultural discussion, Democratic strategist Jesse Lehrich and host Tim Miller analyze the 2028 Senate and House races, expressing cautious optimism about Democratic gains in traditionally red states due to Trump’s unpopularity and weak GOP candidates. Later,

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Wright Thompson

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Jesse LehrichWright ThompsonTim MillerScott ColombeMary PeltolaAnnie AndrewsBilly CannonErick Erickson

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The Barnby Wright ThompsonThe Cost of These Dreamsby Wright Thompson

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American HistoryElectionsLong Form JournalismPolitical NewsUs Politics

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