
Episode #2026100412
Trump’s pre-midterm economic message: The affordability crisis is still here
October 4, 2026; 12pm: As President Trump profits off the presidency, Americans are still suffering through a financially devastating affordability crisis. Congressional candidate Connie Chan breaks down her support for California’s upcoming Proposition 40 measure, which would tax billionaires; Mahmoud Khalil became a major symbol in American politics when he was detained and nearly deported for protesting in support of Palestinians amid Gaza’s war with Israel, Khalil joins to discuss his new book about his experience in ICE detention; Jacob went to Santa Monica to interview Californians for this week’s Prediction Markets about ICE’s hiring surge, California’s possible billionaire tax, the FBI and much more. Anna Holmes and Jake Levine join to react. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

