Hillary Clinton: This is the Biggest Story That No One is Paying Attention To | Pivot
- Aug 7, 2026
- 1:06:11
- Full Episode
Kara sits down with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the first episode of Scott-Free August. They discuss Michigan's messy Democratic primary, state redistricting brawls, and Trump's gold-plated redecoration of the the presidency. Then — Todd Blanche's path to attorney general, where things really stand with Iran, and why we aren't paying enough attention to AI governance.
00:00 Intro 5:35 Trump’s Oval Office Makeover 9:17 Michigan Primary 18:53 Redistricting Wars 26:55 Todd Blanche’s AG Future 35:00 Iran Deal? 45:20 Hillary Memes 49:47 AI Regulation 52:38 2028 Dems 57:19 HRC Rapid Fire 1:01:26 Predictions
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Todd Wiseman
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Hillary Clinton discusses Liberty games, Michigan's Senate primary, and Democratic Party challenges in upcoming elections.
Key points
- Scott Free August Begins. The show kicks off with a special guest, Hillary Clinton, for Scott Free August.
- Hillary's Liberty Game Experience. Hillary shares her excitement about attending a Liberty game, highlighting the crowd's enthusiasm.
- Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary. Progressive candidate Abdul El Say narrowly wins the primary, signaling a shift in the party's direction.
- Republicans' Focus on Power. Republicans prioritize winning and power over good governance, impacting voter rights.
- Midterm Predictions. Predictions about the upcoming midterms reveal uncertainty about Democratic margins and strategies.
- Todd Blanch's Dangerous Nomination. Todd Blanch's commitment to roll back abortion access raises concerns about women's rights.
Episode highlights
- Scott Free August BeginsThe show kicks off with a special guest, Hillary Clinton, for Scott Free August.“Welcome, Madam Secretary.”0:36Aug 7, 2026
- Hillary's Liberty Game ExperienceHillary shares her excitement about attending a Liberty game, highlighting the crowd's enthusiasm.“It is the most exciting and fun experience.”1:04Aug 7, 2026
- Michigan's Democratic Senate PrimaryProgressive candidate Abdul El Say narrowly wins the primary, signaling a shift in the party's direction.“The race has been widely viewed as a test of Democratic party's direction.”9:29Aug 7, 2026
- Republicans' Focus on PowerRepublicans prioritize winning and power over good governance, impacting voter rights.“They're interested in winning, holding power, and inflicting their values on us.”20:32Aug 7, 2026
- Midterm PredictionsPredictions about the upcoming midterms reveal uncertainty about Democratic margins and strategies.“I think we still have a 50-50 shot.”24:05Aug 7, 2026
- Todd Blanch's Dangerous NominationTodd Blanch's commitment to roll back abortion access raises concerns about women's rights.“I think Todd Blanch is extremely dangerous.”30:11Aug 7, 2026
- Putin's Doubling DownPutin is determined to punish Ukraine for their resilience, escalating the conflict further.“He's going to inflict as much punishment as he can on Ukraine.”39:44Aug 7, 2026
- The Importance of Broader Decision-MakingNarrow decision-making can hinder effective negotiations, especially in high-stakes situations.“One of the problems with Trump is he has a very narrow band of people.”40:36Aug 7, 2026
