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August 19, 2026

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Florida Primaries, a Socialist Surprise, and Fauci Accountability

The Florida primaries delivered most of what was expected, but one upset grabbed the national spotlight: Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon defeated establishment-backed Alexander Vindman in a Senate primary that saw Vindman—who raised $16 million and spent $9 million—losing by 13 points to a candidate whose platform includes Medicare for All, rent freezes, abolishing ICE, taxing the rich, and opening prisons. Nixon, who runs a bookstore called the Resistance Cafe, now faces Republican Senator Ashley Moody in a state that has shifted decisively red. Moody's response was pointed: "You will have a candidate that stood up for the state in the face of government crackdown... and you're going to have one side that wants to defund the police, don't fund our military, open up the border." Some Democratic strategists privately welcomed Vindman's loss, according to NBC News, because it means national donor money won't be wasted on a race Florida Republicans were always favored to win.

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  • 1 Timestamped Outline
  • 2 (03:33) **Florida Primary Results & Byron Donalds' Win** - Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds wins Florida primary in a blowout, positioning for a potential historic run as first Black governor of Florida
  • 3 (07:30) **Alexander Vindman's Defeat to Socialist Angie Nixon** - Trump celebrates Vindman's primary loss, calling him a "sleazebag," while host warns about the rise of DSA-backed candidates
  • 4 (10:52) **Democrats' Strategic Silver Lining on Nixon's Win** - NBC News reports Democratic strategists see Nixon's upset as a blessing because it saves the party from wasting money in a safe red seat
  • 5 (15:59) **Preview: The Red-Green Axis 3.0 & Education Crisis** - Host teases an upcoming interview on the historical roots of socialism's rise, linking it to failing education and indoctrination
  • 6 (18:55) **Angie Nixon's Platform & CNN Appearance** - Host plays clip of Nixon threatening to "whoop" Senator Ashley Moody, highlighting her radical platform
  • 7 (25:27) **Polling Manipulation Investigation with Jason Butrol** - Deep dive into systematic Democratic overrepresentation in polls and a mysterious "social experiment" polling firm

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Show Notes

Much of what we expected happened in the Florida primaries, including Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donald’s (R) winning in a blowout. Filling in for Glenn, Justin Barclay goes through some of the results of the Florida primaries as the state now gears up for the midterm elections. Justin explains why the younger generations are pro-socialism. Jason Buttrill joins Justin to break down the results of Florida’s primary election and what they could mean for the midterm elections. Former Anthony Fauci advisor, David Morens, has officially pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conceal COVID-19 records. Justin discusses this and what it means for Dr. Fauci's future. Retired U.S. Marine and former Top Gun pilot Ed Rush joins to discuss a recent crash in Washington involving a Marine Corps pilot. Justin and Ed also discuss Ed’s book, “God Talks: How to Have a Friendship with God (Even if You’ve Made a Million Mistakes)”. Justin brings on the author of the upcoming book, “The Red Green Axis 3.0: America, Wake Up Or Die,” Jim Simpson, to discuss the ongoing threat of Marxism and radical Islam. Justin discusses the decline in education across the country.

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