Sabotage: Schumer blocks popular AI bill, looking to boost Democrats’ midterm prospects from Ruthless Podcast

Sabotage: Schumer blocks popular AI bill, looking to boost Democrats’ midterm prospects

1 hour 24 minutes Posted Sep 29, 2026 at 9:00 am.

Intro

Senate Fight Over Data Center Energy Costs

The Late Midterm Push in Congress

Trump’s White House AI and Tech Showcase

Roy Cooper’s AI and Affordability Campaign Message

Republicans Debate the Midterm Economy Message

Trump Announces a Massive New Iowa Steel Plant

Ashley Hinson on Iowa Manufacturing and the Senate Race

Ashley Hinson Makes Her Midterm Case to Iowa Voters

Hinson Lays Out Her Priorities for the Senate

Hasan Piker’s Political Influence Draws Scrutiny

Fat Bear Week Takes Over the Variety Segment

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The midterm fight heats up as the progrum breaks down the Senate battle over data centers, Trump’s push on AI and American manufacturing, and Democrats’ Hasan Piker problem.

Plus, Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson joins to talk her campaign, the economy, and a major new steel plant coming to Iowa.

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