Trump Frees Captive in Russia & Socialists Regroup From Loss | 8.13.26

Democratic socialists are regrouping after a shock loss in Wisconsin while Republicans see a real opportunity there and in Minnesota, a U.S. Marine Veteran is freed after four years in a Russian prison following intervention by President Trump, and the WNBA debate gets racially charged – and has Sophie Cunningham’s coach playing defense. Reporting from Cabot Phillips, Mary Margaret Olohan & Lynden Blake. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.- - -Ep. 3036- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3- - -Today's Sponsors:Lean - Get 20% off when you enter code WIRE at https://TakeLean.com Shopify - Stop waiting for permission to build something. Your next revenue stream starts free at https://shopify.com/morningwire Vanta - Whether you’re a fast-growing startup or a global enterprise, Vanta is here to help you automate your security and compliance, and earn and prove trust. Get started today at https://vanta.com/morningwire - - -Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacymorning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices