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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 33 MIN

The Platner Problem: Is the Democrats' Best Hope Also Their Biggest Risk?

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This week on Left Face: the Graham Platner saga in Maine takes center stage, breaking down the SS death's-head tattoo controversy, the womanizing allegations from a Republican lobbyist with timing that raises eyebrows, and what it means when a populist grassroots phenomenon becomes a national liability for Democrats. Then it's Hormuz Watch, where Adam and Dick try to make sense of the on fire status of the Strait, a wild story about an Apache crew rescued by an unmanned drone boat, and whether Trump's Iran strategy is coherent or just a mouse in a maze. Plus: is Elon Musk really a trillionaire, or just very good at shell games? Back home, the guys cover Colorado's primary logistics (ballot drop boxes, signature verification, and why the system actually works), Tina Peters' post-release media tour, and Polis vetoing the Hold ICE Accountable bill on his way out.

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