{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Left Hook - 27 - State of Delusion","description":"On this episode of The Left Hook, Mark Bland and Jason Kull ripped into recent headlines with their signature independent edge. Hillary Clinton denied any Epstein ties in a GOP-led deposition, calling it partisan distraction aimed at shielding Trump, and urged subpoenaing him instead. The hearing imploded when Rep. Lauren Boebert snapped banned photos and shared them with right-wing influencers. Trump\u2019s lengthy State of the Union was slammed as self-congratulatory nonsense\u2014full of past recaps, mid-speech medal handouts (including to a young hockey goalie over lifetime icons), and blaming Biden for problems while claiming America is now \u201cstrong.\u201d They highlighted Trump\u2019s podium finger-pointing and name-calling of Democrats. Alarm bells rang over reports of Trump allies drafting an executive order using fake Chinese 2020 interference claims to impose emergency election powers\u2014voter ID mandates and mail-in bans\u2014potentially rigging 2026 midterms. Polls show Trump underwater in swing states Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, driven by economic disapproval and inflation blame. Everyday prices are soaring\u2014steak, concert tickets, fast food, cars, insurance\u2014hitting wallets hard and fueling backlash. The hosts predict a massive House swing in 2026, with independents fleeing and Trump\u2019s tactics risking chaos over compromise. Tune in Saturdays for more unfiltered takes. ","author_name":"The Left Hook","author_url":"http:\/\/www.markbland.net","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40313230\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199223175"}