About this episode

The episode discusses allegations against Graham Platner, Mitch McConnell's hospitalization, and various political topics including Ukraine and media criticism.

0:00 Graham Platner faces new accusation, dropping out soon? Robby Soave | RISING 11:12 Ukraine, Russia peace prospects; Trump being optimistic: Lt. Col Daniel Davis | RISING 20:39 Trump admin falsely accuses Smithsonian of 'extreme political activism' - Lindsey Granger | RISING 32:03 Mitch McConnell aides silent on why Senator is in hospital | RISING 38:53 'The View' rejects Mamdani-backed candidates on show amid FCC crackdown: report | RISING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Rising

Guests: Robby Soave, Lt. Col Daniel Davis, Lindsey Granger

Topics covered

• sexual assault allegations
• political news
• Ukraine Russia peace
• Trump administration
• Mitch McConnell hospitalization
• media criticism

Keywords

• Graham Platner
• Mitch McConnell
• Trump
• Ukraine
• Russia
• sexual assault
• political activism
• The View

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Organizations: The View, Smithsonian

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