Democrat Party says Adios to the Middle, Texas BBQ vs. Vegan Politics & NIL Bill Takes Aim at College Sports Chaos Week In Review
The Democratic Party is betting on radical candidates in the 2026 midterms, and the results could be catastrophic for their chances. Ben Ferguson and Senator Ted Cruz dissect two of the most extreme nominees: Graham Plattner, a self-described communist with a Nazi SS tattoo running in Maine, and James Tallarico, a Texas pastor who calls barbecue immoral and claims there are six biological sexes. Both are emblematic of what Cruz calls the party’s 'cultural Marxism'—a worldview that attacks American symbols, mocks veterans, and redefines morality through identity politics. Meanwhile, a bipartisan NIL College Sports Bill aims to fix the chaos in college athletics by banning a Super League merger between the SEC and Big Ten, allowing conferences to negotiate media rights collectively, and protecting scholarships for non-revenue sports. The bill is gaining traction despite fierce opposition from union-backed far-left activists and powerful athletic conferences that fear losing control. The episode argues that while the Democrats are self-destructing by nominating extremists, the Republicans are quietly building a sustainable reform agenda that could reshape college sports—and restore integrity to American politics.
Democrats are running radical candidates like Graham Plattner (a self-described communist with a Nazi SS tattoo) and James Tallarico (who claims there are six biological sexes and calls barbecue immoral), making them political liabilities.
The NIL College Sports Bill prohibits a SEC-Big Ten Super League merger, protects scholarships for non-revenue sports, and allows conferences to negotiate media rights jointly—boosting revenue without sacrificing equity.
The bill is a rare bipartisan success, with only one senator (Chris Murphy) opposing it, and opposition coming from union bosses and wealthy athletic conferences, not the public.
College sports revenue could grow by billions if conferences negotiate media deals collectively, like the NFL and NBA do, but only if they maintain all roster and scholarship spots.
The 'Lane Kiffin rule' in the bill prevents coaches from being poached during the season or playoffs, protecting fans and teams from mid-season chaos.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Democratic Party’s Radical Nominees: A Self-Inflicted Wound
“The Democrats are so extreme. He can attack and mock and insult women. He can attack African-Americans. He can attack Jews. He can attack veterans. And they don't care. They all circle the wagons. He's our guy because he's a Democrat.”
Graham Plattner: The Nazi Communist Who’s the Democrats’ Nominee
“He's my kind of man. Oh, that's right. Yeah, yeah. That was her quote from this past year. He's my kind of man. A guy with a Nazi tattoo is a communist who says he likes to do that in a porta potty.”
James Tallarico: The Pastor Who Calls Barbecue Immoral
“For me, prophetic voices like Jesus have helped me reckon with my own whiteness, my own masculinity, my own certainty, my own ego. It's a never-ending process and it's a painful process.”
The NIL College Sports Bill: A Bipartisan Fix for College Athletics Chaos
A new bipartisan bill aims to stabilize college sports by banning a SEC-Big Ten Super League, allowing conferences to negotiate media rights jointly, and protecting scholarships for non-revenue sports. It’s designed to grow revenue while preserving equity.
Why the Bill Is Winning—Despite Big Money and Far-Left Opposition
The bill faces resistance from union-backed far-left activists who want student athletes to be employees and from the SEC and Big Ten, who fear losing control. But the bipartisan compromise is gaining momentum because it protects the integrity of college sports.
“Even more, she says, quote, he's my kind of man. Oh, that's right. Yeah, yeah. That was her quote from this past year. He's my kind of man. A guy with a Nazi tattoo is a communist who says he likes to do that in a porta potty.”
“So for example, the number one source of eyeballs and revenue in TV is the NFL. It's massive. The number two is college football. And yet amazingly, even though a lot more people watch college football than the NBA, the NBA makes billions more in its media contracts.”
“And if you're from the North, Northeast, you may want to go in other schools. But in general, that's the holy grail. You do what you just described and have them two come together. Every other school in America is a loser now.”
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James Tallarico
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Ben Ferguson
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Graham Plattner
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Ted Cruz
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SEC
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Big Ten
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Elizabeth Warren
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Bernie Sanders
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Tony Petiti
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Time Magazine
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