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When Finances Stop You from Having Kids | Ron Simmons

September 5, 2026

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Ron Simmons opens his September episode with a personal note from his workshop, surrounded by hunting trophies and tools, before pivoting to the main event: a detailed preview of the upcoming midterm elections. With about 60 days until the general election, he walks through the most competitive Senate and House races, arguing that policy—especially on abortion—should drive voters' decisions. He then shifts to audience questions on parenting, finances, and handling rejection, weaving in personal stories from his own family life.

The Senate Map: Five Races That Could Decide the Majority

Simmons lays out the math clearly. Republicans currently hold 53 seats, but two independents caucus with Democrats, making the effective split 53–47. Because the vice president is Republican, Democrats need to flip four seats to reach 51 and take the majority. Of the 35 Senate seats up in 2026, he identifies five races as critical.

Texas is personal for Simmons. Incumbent Republican Ken Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico, a state representative Simmons calls "a wolf in sheep's clothing." He warns that Talarico has raised about $60 million and that complacent Republicans could lose a seat that should be safe. "If the Republicans don't come out and vote, James Talarico will win, and that will be a bad six years for Texas," he says.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:10) **Intro & Setting** - Ron Simmons greets listeners from his mountain workshop, showing off hunting trophies and tools.
  • 2 (02:16) **Midterm Election Stakes** - Ron frames the importance of the upcoming midterms, now within two months of the election.
  • 3 (05:48) **Pro-Life as the Defining Policy** - Ron states that for him, the single policy difference on abortion is enough to decide his vote.
  • 4 (08:24) **Race 1: Texas Senate (Paxton vs. Talarico)** - Ken Paxton (R) vs. James Talarico (D), an incumbent Republican seat that Ron says is in play.
  • 5 (11:34) **Race 2: Michigan Senate (Rogers vs. El-Sayed)** - An open Democrat seat; Mike Rogers (R) vs. Abdul El-Sayed (D).
  • 6 (13:18) **Race 3: Ohio Senate (Husted vs. Brown)** - An open seat (Vance's former seat); John Husted (R) vs. former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D).
  • 7 (14:44) **Race 4: Maine Senate (Collins vs. Jackson)** - Susan Collins (R) vs. Troy Jackson (D) in a moderate state that Harris won in 2024.

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Show Notes

Can Republicans keep both the House and the Senate in November? Ron zeroes in on the key races that will make or break the conservative coalition in the 2026 midterm elections. Also, should finances stop you from having children? And what’s the best way to handle grief after losing a loved one? Ron answers those questions and more!



Do you have a question for Ron? Feel free to contact him at [email protected]

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Time Codes

0:00 Introduction

2:17 Senate Races to Watch in November

19:58 House Races to Watch

30:09 Viewer Q&A

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