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The Left Eats Its Own as Mid-Term Panic Sets In

The Ben Ferguson Podcast·iHeartPodcasts·13 September 2026·28 min

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Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico and his past comments about Christianity, immigration policy, and support for Muslim communities. The speaker argues that Tallarico's positions reflect broader trends within the Democratic Party. James Carville's criticism of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and left-wing commentator Hasan Piker. The speaker presents this as evidence of internal conflict or "buyer's remorse" among Democratic leaders regarding the party's progressive wing. Discussion of whether Democratic leaders are distancing themselves from socialists because of ideological differences or concerns about upcoming elections. Plus Ben discusses immigration enforcement, highlighting a Department of Homeland Security operation in New York that reportedly led to over 2,100 arrests of undocumented immigrants with criminal histories. The speaker argues this demonstrates the importance of immigration enforcement and criticizes sanctuary policies. Brief coverage of U.S.-Iran tensions, including discussion of reported U.S. military strikes and statements attributed to President Trump warning Iran against retaliatory action Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.