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October 22, 2026
Hysteria
Vivek Is Trash w. Jane Coaston

In This Episode

Jane Coaston joins Erin Ryan to break down Vivek Ramaswamy’s vile attack ad in the Ohio governor’s race, Bari Weiss’s predictable push to smear Abdul El-Sayed, and ICE ramping up its daily arrests ahead of Election Day. Then they review the most important down-ballot abortion measures in Idaho, Missouri, Virginia, and Nevada. They wrap up with a petty rant session about Trump’s women’s health initiative.

Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier (NYT 10/20)How CBS News’ Middle East war spread to the Upper Midwest (Semafor 10/19)Exclusive: ICE agents told to ramp up daily immigration arrests despite GOP unease as midterms near (CNN 10/7)Your Abortion Ballot Measure Cheat Sheet (Abortion, Everyday 10/19) Trump Belittles Melania to Her Face in Public Humiliation (The Daily Beast 10/19)

Erin’s Las Vegas recs: breakfast burrito at Chile Verde and Thai food at Lotus of Siam

 

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