It doesn't take a crystal ball to see, Paxton's losin', we can tell. Ken's drinkin' Jack all by himself. Texas choosin' Talarico, we can tell. Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell turn to San Antonio, where Donald Trump hits the campaign trail for Ken Paxton, takes shots at James Talarico, and gets interrupted by protesters. Naturally, he handles it with all his usual grace and restraint. Steve and Dean get into Paxton's leaked audio, the GOP's money troubles, and why they believe James Talarico's ability to reach across the aisle makes him a serious contender for the U.S. Senate. Then it's over to the Pentagon, where Pete Hegseth has a new idea for prime-time television: livestreaming a firing squad execution. Steve and Dean get into the prospect of turning an execution into must-see TV. From Texas Choosin' Talarico to Hegseth's latest contribution to the entertainment industry, there's plenty to unpack. Don't miss it. Brought to you by the Save America Movement.

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There is a very significant, “exhausted majority” of Americans looking to move past this rotten moment in American life. They have lost trust and faith in government, business, media and not-for-profit institutions at a moment of technological, cultural and economic upheaval. Fascism did not rise in the 1930s because it was strong, but rather, because democracy was weak. The cycle is repeating itself with a new extremism rising in 2020s America. On the podcast – consistent with the mission of The Warning newsletter offered on Substack and The Warning YouTube channel – I will be joined by interesting guests – some familiar, and some you may never have heard of – to discuss the political and cultural currents that are shaping our times, as well as the unseen forces driving politics that are rarely discussed on cable news. It's important for you to hear from a diverse range of voices – not just me – about the issues facing America today.

The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Dead Air: Losin' Texas | Steve Schmidt & Dean Blundell

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