The Democrat They Can't Dump, the Comedian Trump Bought, and the Stolen Midterms

Graham Platner won 72% of the vote — so why is his own party begging him to quit? Plus the Mark Twain Prize Trump handed Bill Maher, and the map they're rigging for 2028. In this episode: 🗳️ The Democratic nominee his own party is trying to shove out the door — and the Republicans quietly praying he stays 🏆 Donald Trump personally picks Bill Maher for the Mark Twain Prize. A comedy award, or a receipt for a dinner? 🗺️ How the next Congress is being drawn before a single vote is cast — and who's already lined up to take the blame in 2027 Key figures covered: Graham Platner, Bill Maher, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Susan Collins, Kamala Harris, Kid Rock 👉 Subscribe for sharp political news three nights a week. Recorded live Tuesday at 6:05 PM ET. 📖 CHAPTERS: 00:00 🎬 The Democrat His Own Party Wants Gone 01:10 🗺️ Susan Collins and the Seat They're Rigging 03:36 📰 He Won 72% — Then Politico Dropped This 05:21 🎯 Bernie Says Quit. Platner Says No. 07:00 🚨 The Allegations Nobody Bothered to Vet 11:16 🐘 Why Republicans WANT Him to Stay 13:08 🤐 Dead Silence and a Staffer Walks Out 15:17 🏆 Trump Hands Bill Maher a Twain Prize 19:30 🎤 Kid Rock, Mark Twain, and the N-Word 22:22 🚪 Boycott the Kennedy Center? Not Maher. 30:19 🎆 Salute to America and the Empty Mall 37:23 🏛️ Who Really Controls the Next Congress 45:00 😴 The Do-Nothing Congress Blame Game 55:48 📉 Trump's Numbers and the 2027 Math 1:09:31 🗳️ Are Voters Finally Getting Wise? #GrahamPlattner #BillMaher #Trump #Midterms2026 #KennedyCenter