The Aporia · Wright Thompson and Jesse Lehrich: Hopium and Hate

Wright Thompson and Jesse Lehrich join Tim Miller in a podcast discussing political sentiments leading up to the midterms, where Lehrich expresses optimism for Democrats’ chances as even stretch districts become competitive. Thompson also talks about Mississippians' reactions to voting rights changes and local support shifting away from MAGA among conservative farmers. The conversation covers broader topics like college football history and predictions for an upcoming game's atmosphere.

Written by AI on 2026-09-18, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Tim Miller hosts Wright Thompson and Jesse Lehrich on The Bulwark podcast, discussing shifts within Republican politics ahead of the midterms. Jesse expresses optimism about Democratic chances in key districts previously thought secure for Republicans. Ahead of an Ole Miss-LSU football game, Wright discusses Mississippians' reactions to the Voting Rights Act's weakening and notes that conservative farmers are losing support for MAGA. The podcast also covers personal stories, historical perspectives on college sports, and predictions about fan behavior at Saturday’s game in Oxford. Additionally, The Bulwark is hosting a live event in Dayton, Ohio, on September 25, with proceeds going to assist those in need in Springfield.

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And ahead of Saturday’s Ole Miss-LSU game, Wright shares how Mississippians are responding to the gutting of the Voting Rights Act and says that conservative farmers in the state are turning on MAGA.

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🔮 All profits from this event will be donated to those in Springfield who are in need.

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Wright Thompson and Jesse Lehrich: Hopium and Hate · assertive framing

Hopium and Hate Republicans are reeling, the vibes are shifting, and the wave is building. asserted

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Republicans are reeling, the vibes are shifting, and the wave is building. asserted

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Jesse serves up a particularly optimistic view of the Democrats’ chances in the midterms, with even stretch districts now in play. asserted

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Plus, the love of a father and Ole Miss football, some Magnolia Bowl lore, why 1956 is the linchpin year in college sports history, and predicting the hate ratio on Saturday in Oxford. asserted

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Wright Thompson and Jesse Lehrich join Tim Miller. asserted

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Bulwark LIVE: Benefit for Springfield Some moments require you to step up. asserted

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That’s why The Bulwark is coming to Ohio. asserted

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All profits from this event will be donated to those in Springfield who are in need. asserted

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We want to hear from you. asserted

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Tim Miller’s Bulwark Daily is available wherever you get podcasts and on YouTube. asserted

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New shows drop each weekday afternoon. asserted

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If you like the show, leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐ wherever you listen. asserted

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