Ep. 2041 - HUGE Difference Between Radical Left and Radical Right – Primary Election RECAP

August 19, 2026

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A New York State assemblywoman argued that stealing toothpaste from Walgreens is not a crime but a "biological need." A Democratic Socialist of America leader stated on camera that his organization is famous for its "hatred of the United States Constitution." And in a series of primary elections across Florida, Alaska, Wyoming, and California, the most radical left-wing candidates won their nominations while the most fringe right-wing candidates were crushed. Michael Knowles uses these events to draw a sharp contrast between the two parties, arguing that the left is now entirely beholden to its radical fringe while the right, despite its online chaos, remains an orderly political coalition.

The Primaries: A Tale of Two Fringes

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Midterm Election Stakes & Show Preview** - Michael Nolz sets up the high stakes of the midterms and previews the day's topics: primary results, a trans-identified assassination plotter, and Democratic Socialists admitting they want to destroy the Constitution.
2 (02:31) **Leftist Politician: Stealing Toothpaste is a "Biological Need"** - Nolz introduces a New York State Assemblywoman who has gone viral for arguing that petty theft is not a crime but a biological necessity.
3 (04:34) **Primary Recap: Florida Governor's Race** - The biggest primary race of the night was for Florida Governor, where Congressman Byron Donalds won decisively against a field of challengers, including the "meme candidate" James Fishback.
4 (07:01) **Primary Recap: Florida Congressional Race** - In another Florida race, incumbent Randy Fine easily defeated internet-fringe candidate Dan Belzarian, who ran on a racial and anti-Semitic platform.
5 (08:32) **Primary Recap: Socialist Upsets Establishment Democrat** - On the left, radical socialist Angie Nixon trounced establishment Democrat Alexander Vindman in a Senate primary, winning by over 11 points.
6 (10:31) **The Big Difference Between the Left and Right** - Nolz argues the key distinction is not the existence of fringe radicals, but that the right's fringe gets no votes while the left's fringe wins nominations.
7 (14:01) **Darlene Graham's Senate Debate Disaster** - In the South Carolina Senate race, Darlene Graham (Lindsey Graham's sister) had a poor primary debate performance, admitting she is uninformed on national security.

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Guests on this episode

Michael Knowles Angie Nixon Alexander Vindman James Fishback Byron Donalds

Show Notes

A radical Democrat wins and fringe Republicans lose on primary day, another trans tries to murder a top Trump official, and the Democratic Socialists of America admit they want to destroy the Constitution.

Ep. 2041

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