Florida Is the New Ground Zero for Dems’ Civil War
Podcasts > The Josh Hammer Show
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Josh spends the majority of today’s show breaking down Tuesday’s primaries in Florida, Alaska, and California and what the results could mean heading into the midterms. Josh argues that once again the most extreme candidates struggled at the ballot box and examines the challenges Democrats continue to face from DSA-backed candidates and the party’s progressive wing.
Josh also looks at the strong night for Trump-backed candidates, what their victories say about President Trump’s continued influence within the Republican Party, and what it could mean for the GOP moving forward. Plus, Josh explains why he believes Florida has become a model for running secure and efficient elections while blasting California’s election system as an example of what states should avoid.
Finally, Josh turns to the latest on U.S.-Canada trade. The two countries have reached a tentative deal that prevents a new round of tariffs from taking effect today.
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