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Welcome to our VIP feature for Hot Air as well as a members-only show in the Hughniverse! Duane Patterson and I are now doing a Week in Review show for Friday evenings, exclusive to members in both platforms. Duane has been the Generalissimo behind the Hugh Hewitt Show for more than two decades, and we have partnered on weekly commentary since 2007. And don’t miss Duane’s new podcast series and platform, Duane’s World!
What stories topped your priority lists this week? Duane and I finally get around to nominating our Turkeys of the Year contenders, but not before talking about the shortened-but-dynamic week in politics before Thanksgiving. Did Donald Trump hit reverse on ACA subsidies, and if so … why? The administration’s walk-back on the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine gets more scrutiny, as well as the unrealistic expectations from all sides about the end of the war with Russia. Joy Reid’s weird fan-fic about J.D. Vance comes up at one point, as does MTG’s sudden end to her congressional career. We also delve into the stakes involved in the special election for Tennessee’s 7th CD next week, and why Aftyn Behn may be the worst candidate in recent memory … and why it may not matter.
Be sure to watch it all, and extend the conversation in the comments! And happy Thanksgiving!
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