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Trump's Republican Critics, Iran and Judge Jeanine Pirro

Practically Political··21 August 2026·23 min

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Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella discuss Republican senators Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, and John Cornyn, whether they have sacrificed ethics for political survival, and why pushing back against President Trump remains so difficult within the Republican Party. The conversation then turns to President Trump's approach to Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, and whether economic pressure rather than further military action could ultimately bring Iran back to the negotiating table. Finally, the trio discusses Judge Jeanine Pirro and the dismissal of the Reflecting Pool vandalism case. Topics Discussed 0:49 Welcome to the Practically Political Podcast 1:10 Republicans, Trump, and Political Loyalty 9:04 Trump, Political Polling, and Voter Priorities 11:59 Trump, Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz 19:32 Pirro and the Reflecting Pool Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.