DEMS SCRAMBLE AS MIDTERMS NEAR, RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FIGHTS BACK | THE EARLY BIRD

Ed Martin opens with a pointed look at Democratic leadership and the high stakes just days from the midterms. Lily Tang Williams joins to talk about her rematch against Maggie Goodlander and the fight for working-class support in New Hampshire. Father Andrew Bushell discusses the federal raid on his Massachusetts religious community, the Justice Department dropping criminal charges, and his ongoing battle for religious liberty. Eric Clark, a Marine veteran and January 6 participant, shares his experience after presidential clemency and his claim that he still cannot purchase a firearm. Cheryl Riley discusses her campaign against prominent Trump critic Congressman Jamie Raskin in Maryland. Ed closes with WYNK examining allegations around Brazil's elections and the push for reform, then One More Thing celebrating the World Series and America's pastime. What concerns you most heading into the final stretch of the midterms? #TheEarlyBird #RealAmericasVoice #EdMartin #Midterms2026 #LilyTangWilliams #MaggieGoodlander #FatherAndrewBushell #ReligiousLiberty #EricClark #January6 #CherylRiley #JamieRaskin #ElectionIntegrity #BrazilElections #WorldSeries