David Feldman Show

The midterms are less than a month away, inflation is hammering working families, and polling averages show an expanding map for Democrats. But is it real? On this edition of The Mop-Up, David Feldman breaks down: • Brazil's presidential runoff between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, plus allegations of U.S. election meddling • Why working Americans are voting on cost of living, mortgage rates, and food prices—not culture-war hail Marys. • The state-by-state 2026 Senate & Governor map: Susan Collins tightening in Maine, Sherrod Brown in Ohio, James Talarico in Texas, plus surprises in Iowa, Nebraska, and Alaska • The End of History myth: Why Clintonian neoliberalism broke the Democratic Party's 62-year hold on the People's House—and why genuine Democratic Socialism is the only path forward

In this episode: ‣ Trump at 31% in new AP poll, with 69% disapproving ‣ One month before midterms ‣ Mortgage rates 7.28% ‣ Trump underwater on immigration and inflation, the two issues he won on ‣ Republicans asking him to stay away ‣ Christa Pike still alive after Tennessee's 2nd botched execution, ‣ Fox News has James Talarico leading Ken Paxton 51–49 in Texas. ‣ Pete Hegseth told troops the Iran war is won ‣ Warns it's "treason" to say otherwise ‣ Elon Musk put in charge of buying the weapons he sells to Pentagon ‣ Senator Eric Schmitt's faceplant gets worse ‣ Congresswoman LaMonica McIver gives birth to second daughter while facing 17 years for brushing up against ICE agent.

In this episode: Jack Smith told the Senate Judiciary Committee Trump caused the violence on Jan. 6., it was foreseeable, and he sought to exploit it. Axios had Senator Schmitt on JD Vance's 2028 VP shortlist, then Schmitt humiliated himself. Schmitt then went on Turning Point USA and kept the story going. CNBC: Trump may have up to $1 billion in municipal bonds after Forbes put his wealth at $7 billion. ICE's quiet surge: 51,000 arrests in August. Supreme Court allows rapid third-country removals move forward. Key figures covered: Donald Trump, Jack Smith, Senator Eric Schmitt, Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Lindsey Graham, Kristi Noem, Fani Willis, Merrick Garland, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez

In this episode: • Trump offers to sell weapons to China while China helps Iran kill our troops • GOP Senators beg Trump to pull back Putin invite to G-20 meeting • White voter support falls fast in Texas, Ohio, Alaska, and Kentucky • Cook Report moves 15 House races away from Republicans • Cuba invasion prep Key figures covered: Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Ken Paxton, Jon Ossoff, Susan Collins, Dan Sullivan Please subscribe and turn on alerts so you do not miss the next live show. Recorded live on September 28, 2026.

In this episode: ▸ Diesel Is $6.50, Mortgages Hit 7%, and Trump Wants AI Called "Super Intelligence" ▸ 40 Days Out: Kansas Flips? Ohio Breaks? And Trump's Approval Hits 33% ▸ Trump's Net Worth Hits $7 Billion. Putin's Invited to Doral. Don Jr. Busted ▸ L.A. Times poll: DSA's Nithya Raman up 11 on Mayor Karen Bass ▸ Tucker Carlson says invoke the 25th ▸ Texas quietly drops 100,000 voters right before midterms ▸ Nepo Baby Media merger sails through with no review Key figures covered: Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, Nevada election officials, Ken Paxton, James Talarico, Donald Trump Jr., Umar Kremlev, Vladimir Putin, Elizabeth Warren, David Ellison, Elon Musk Please subscribe so you do not miss the next live show.