Talkline | Aug. 11, 2026

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Del. Adam Burkhammer was disappointed with a DoHS report on child deaths within the foster care system. Several states are holding primary elections today. Fox's Jeff Monosso has details. Ag Commissioner Kent Leonhardt previews the State Fair. Meteorologist Bryan Hughes has an update on more severe weather headed our way. Second hour... Del. Vernon Criss explains why he's mounting a write-in campaign in the 12th District. Alasadair Whitney, with the Institute for Justice, breaks down proposed guard rails for Flock cameras.

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