Hasan Piker Controversy Explodes MI Senate Race — Plus Trump's Military-Family Deportations

Matt Lewis Can't Lose · Aug 25, 2026 · 45m

On this week's podcast conversation, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:

— Abdul El-Sayed’s association with Hasan Piker derails Michigan Senate unity after Piker’s comments blaming American Jews for antisemitism and violence

— Democratic critics (including Jeremy Moss) refuse to endorse; Republican Mike Rogers capitalizes

— Cultural landmines: Transgender issues in girls’ sports (close to an 80-20 public opinion), Seth Moulton’s apology, and the risk of learning the wrong lessons from a strong midterm

— Economic populism that works (Medicare for All, taxing billionaires) vs. toxic…