Mike takes aim at a judge’s attempt to block Trump administration ads celebrating America, asking why a message of national pride has become such a political flashpoint. He also digs into the growing controversy surrounding Texas Democrat James Talarico’s mysterious campaign absence, the conflicting explanations for his illness and the questions that still haven’t been answered. Meanwhile, the debate over publicly livestreaming the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan is stirring outrage and exposing a deeper divide over justice, accountability and the death penalty. With the midterms closing in, Mike examines the stories the media is eager to frame—and the questions voters deserve to have answered.

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