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Trump’s Iran Sanctions, Natalie Harp and the Midterm Warning Signs

Practically Political··2 September 2026·27 min

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Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella debate whether President Trump’s new sanctions on Iran can work and whether he is willing to put pressure on China and Russia to truly isolate the Iranian regime. They also weigh Trump’s latest fight with Canada and what it means for America’s relationships with its allies. The conversation gets heated over Natalie Harp, her relationship with President Trump and the personal letters that have put his longtime aide in the spotlight. Finally, with Trump’s approval ratings falling and the midterms approaching, the trio looks at what could happen if Democrats take control of Congress and which Senate races could signal serious trouble for Republicans. Topics Discussed 0:00 Welcome to the Practically Political Podcast 0:53 Trump’s New Iran Sanctions 6:50 Trump’s Latest Fight With Canada 11:29 The Natalie Harp Controversy 17:32 Trump’s Approval Ratings and the Midterms Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.