Will an establishment-versus-outsiders rift sink the Democrats’ mid-term hopes?

Will an establishment-versus-outsiders rift sink the Democrats’ mid-term hopes?

July 9, 2026 · 35 min

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The episode discusses the potential impact of the establishment-versus-outsiders rift on the Democrats' mid-term election prospects amidst global energy market concerns related to the Iran conflict.

Are global energy markets engaging in wishful thinking as the conflict in Iran deepens? Then: does the Maine Senate race prove Democrats cannot resolve the rift threatening their mid-term chances? Plus: Klarna’s CMO and ‘The Global Countdown’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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