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Pivot · August 18, 2026 · 57m

USS Lincoln Fallout, Spotlight on Natalie Harp, and Press Secretary Succession

Guest host Adam Mockler joins Kara Swisher to discuss the political fallout from reported conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and Senator Jon Ossoff's criticism of Trump and his aide Natalie Harp. The conversation also covers the Democratic Party's decision to shake up the 2028 presidential primary calendar, updates on midterm election predictions, and speculation that Scott Jennings could become the next White House Press Secretary.

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Highlights

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Conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln draw political fallout
Adam Mockler and Kara Swisher discuss the growing controversy and political consequences following reports on conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
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Jon Ossoff targets Trump aide Natalie Harp
Senator Jon Ossoff publicly criticized former President Trump's aide, Natalie Harp, in connection with the USS Lincoln fallout.
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Democrats shake up the 2028 primary calendar
The Democratic Party has announced changes to the presidential primary calendar for the 2028 election cycle.

Editorial

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Scott Jennings considered for White House Press Secretary
Kara Swisher and Adam Mockler discuss the possibility of conservative commentator Scott Jennings becoming the next White House Press Secretary.
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