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Will Trump Steal the Midterms? Democrats Turn on Israel & AI Changes Politics

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Today on Nobody Knows Anything, Jesse and Rob tackle one of the biggest questions hanging over American politics: could the 2026 midterms be manipulated? They break down Donald Trump's latest election rhetoric, the growing concerns surrounding federal involvement in election administration, and why they're divided over how much Americans should worry about the integrity of the upcoming vote.

From there, they examine the political fallout from the recent ICE shooting in Maine and what it could mean for Senator Susan Collins' reelection campaign, before turning to the Democratic Party's rapidly changing position on Israel. With more than 100 House Democrats voting to end military aid, they discuss whether support for Israel has become a political liability, how figures like Nancy Pelosi and Hakeem Jeffries are navigating the issue, and what it means for the party heading toward 2028.

The conversation then shifts to artificial intelligence, where they explore the rise of AI populism, growing opposition to data centers, and why Democratic leaders from Kathy Hochul to Gavin Newsom are beginning to embrace a more skeptical approach to Big Tech. They debate whether AI could become one of the defining political issues of the next presidential cycle—and why Republicans may be on the wrong side of the public debate.

Finally, they head back to Michigan to analyze the latest twists in the Democratic Senate primary. From Haley Stevens' viral campaign moments to Abdul El-Sayed's newest ad and fresh polling, Jesse and Rob break down which candidate has the stronger path to victory, what the race says about the future of the Democratic Party, and why authenticity continues to matter more than ever in modern campaigns.

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