August 5th, 2026

A suspected arsonist was arrested as wildfires devastated Washington state, new reports blamed Southern California Edison for the deadly Eaton Fire, an armed man was arrested near Trump’s Los Angeles golf course, and Michigan voters delivered major primary wins for Jocelyn Benson and Abdul El-Sayed.

Links to everything in the episode:

Spokane Arson - via AP News

Eaton Fire - via LAist

Arrest at LA Golf Course - via ABC News

Pirro Tries to Save Her Job - via CBS News and Time

Election Night in Michigan - via NY Times

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