Illegal Votes in New Jersey, Tate Lawyer Speaks Out, & ESPN Layoffs | PBD Podcast #836

July 23, 2026

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PBD Podcast #836: New Jersey Voter IDs, Tate Extradition, ESPN Shakeup, and the Democratic Primary Race

The episode opens with a packed agenda: New Jersey's governor admits to a "software error" that improperly registered thousands of non-citizens to vote, the Tate brothers' lawyer breaks down their federal extradition case, ESPN fires several prominent on-air personalities while renewing conservative voices, and the hosts debate whether AOC is becoming the real frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination. The conversation moves fast and covers a lot of ground, but the dominant thread is a growing sense among the hosts that institutional guardrails—whether in elections, media, or law enforcement—are being tested in ways that favor the political left.

New Jersey Voter Registration and the Software "Glitch"

The first major story comes from New Jersey, where Governor Phil Murphy's office announced that a software error in the state's motor vehicle system led to approximately 6,600 non-citizens being improperly registered to vote. Of those, about 400 actually cast ballots. The hosts immediately connect this to Donald Trump's recent warnings about election integrity. Vinny argues the timing is telling: the governor only came forward because Trump had already put the issue in the national conversation.

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1 (00:02) **Show Open & Story Tease** - Host Pat Bet-David runs through the episode's major topics: ESPN layoffs, New Jersey voter ID scandal, transgender sports debate, the man who smacked a Cubs fan, Iran tensions, and the Tate Brothers arrest.
2 (09:47) **New Jersey Voter ID Scandal** - The panel breaks down the state's admission that a DMV software error led to improper voter registration, questioning election integrity.
3 (27:28) **Tate Brothers Lawyer Joe McBride Interview** - McBride explains the new UK extradition warrant and 42 new charges against Andrew Tate, calling it a political "stitch-up."
4 (47:44) **Transgender Athletes & Sophie Cunningham** - The panel contrasts WNBA player Sophie Cunningham's common-sense stance with Megan Rapinoe's defense of trans inclusion, and a viral ad featuring a young girl.
5 (65:42) **Cubs Fan Slaps Man for Not Standing for Anthem** - The panel debates whether a Cubs fan who smacked a seated man during the national anthem is a patriot or committed assault.
6 (75:55) **Iran Tensions & Houthi Attacks** - The panel covers Trump's threats to Iran, rising oil prices, and the Houthi attack on Saudi tankers, with Tom offering a conspiratorial angle.
7 (87:10) **AOC Surges Past Newsom in Polls** - The panel analyzes shocking new polls showing Gavin Newsom's favorability plummeting while AOC's rises, making her the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination.

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Guests on this episode

Joe McBride

Show Notes

Patrick Bet-David and the Home Team are joined by Tate brothers' attorney Joe McBride, who responds to the UK extradition case and new charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate. They also break down ESPN’s post-NFL Network layoff wave and the anti-ICE attack outside a federal building in New York City.

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