Welcome to the Modern Federalist Podcast! In today’s episode, we tackle pressing issues in the political landscape with in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews. Here’s what we’ve got lined up: Intro: Charlton Allen outlines the agenda for the episode Segment 1: Battle State Polling Analysis Topic: A deep dive into recent battleground state polling from Siena College and The New York Times. Focus States: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Key Insight: We’ll explore a substantial issue in the cross tabs that raises questions about the accuracy of these polls. Discussion Point: Kamala Harris’s impact on the Democratic base and whether her appeal in these "blue wall" states is as significant as it seems. Segment 2: Further Polling Concerns Topic: Examination of a second battleground poll by Siena College and The New York Times. Focus States: Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia. Key Insight: This poll reveals a similar red flag as the previous one, highlighting problems in how these polls are reported by the media. Discussion Point: The potential manipulation of poll results and the implications for public perception. Segment 3: Tim Walz and China Topic: A follow-up on the connections between Democrat VP candidate Tim Walz and the People’s Republic of China. Discussion Point: Investigating the implications of these ties and what they mean for U.S. politics and policy. Segment 4: Interview with Brian Riedl Special Guest: Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute. Topic: The necessity of defense spending for America’s national security. Discussion Point: Brian will argue for why maintaining a robust defense is crucial for the country’s future. Outros/Disclaimer Quote of the Day: Our episode title is a quote attributed to Mark Twain. It sums up some of the recent polling quite well. Join Us: Stay tuned for an episode filled with critical insights and expert opinions. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the Modern Federalist Podcast to stay updated on our latest content!