About this episode

The episode discusses serious allegations against Graham Platner, options for Maine Democrats, and insider details about Taylor Swift's wedding.

New and serious sexual assault allegations have emerged against Graham Platner, the Maine Democrat running to unseat Susan Collins. Meredith and Rebecca break down what the Politico report actually says, why the timing matters, and what options Maine Democrats have if he withdraws. Then, Gen Z comedian and Girls Rewatch podcast host Evan Lazarus joins fresh from outside Madison Square Garden with inside details on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding: the facial recognition security, the thousand-person guest list, the 20-minute vows, and the residency theory that explains why MSG made sense all along. Plus, Bethany Frankel and the Mitch McConnell death watch. The Moment LIVE is hosted by Meredith Lynch and Rebecca Sananès. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe so you never miss a moment. Follow The Moment LIVE YouTubeSubstackInstagramTikTok Graham Platner sexual assault allegations, Graham Platner Maine Senate race, Graham Platner drops out, Maine Democrats Susan Collins, Politico Graham Platner report, Taylor Swift Travis Kelce wedding, Taylor Swift MSG wedding, Taylor Swift wedding guest list, Taylor Swift wedding vows, Taylor Swift MSG residency theory, MSG…

People in this episode

Hosts: Meredith Lynch, Rebecca Sananès

Guest: Evan Lazarus

Topics covered

• sexual assault allegations
• Maine Democrats
• Taylor Swift wedding
• politics
• celebrity news
• Gen Z culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Politico

Books & works: Girls Rewatch podcast

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