Angus King

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

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The NPR Politics Podcast Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff Letters from an American Lovett or Leave It

Episode Appearances

The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 8, 2026

Will the controversy surrounding Platner deter primary voters?

“Maine's other senator; independent who caucuses with Democrats; example of Maine's independent political tradition”

Maine Democratic Primary ElectionGraham Platner Controversies and AllegationsSusan Collins Senate Reelection Campaign

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Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff · Apr 15, 2026

Trump Thinks He’s Jesus. Iran Blockade Update. Ukrainian Robots Take a Battlefield. w/ Michael Steele.

“Independent Senator from Maine scheduled as upcoming guest to discuss independent political movement”

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and U.S. Blockade StrategyUndeclared War Authorization and Congressional AbdicationFISA 702 Surveillance Authority Expansion

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Letters from an American · Mar 20, 2026

Cover-ups and Dodges

“Independent from Maine who pressed Gabbard on Russia-Iran intelligence sharing reports”

DOJ Epstein Files Transparency and Cover-up AllegationsFourth Amendment Privacy Violations and Warrantless SurveillanceCongressional Subpoena Enforcement and Executive Accountability

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Letters from an American · Mar 14, 2026

Administration Prosecutes Iran War Without a Plan

“Testified that Russia is clear winner of Iran war, earning $400 million daily from sanctions relief and oil prices”

Iran Military Strikes and Regional EscalationRussian Oil Sanctions ReliefStrait of Hormuz Closure and Energy Markets

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Letters from an American · Mar 3, 2026

American Adventurism in Iran

“Independent Senator from Maine who pressed Defense Secretary Hegseth on commitment to Geneva Conventions during confirmation”

Trump administration military policy on IranFox News influence on foreign policy decisionsConstitutional authority for military action without congressional approval

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Letters from an American · Feb 24, 2026

February 23, 2026

“Independent Senator from Maine boycotting State of the Union address citing Trump's disrespect for constitutional principles”

Tariff Policy and Constitutional AuthoritySupreme Court Ruling on International Emergency Economic Powers ActU.S.-EU Trade Relations and Deal Approval

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Lovett or Leave It · Nov 15, 2025

But Epstein's Emails

“Maine independent senator who defended shutdown deal, arguing standing up to Trump gave him more power”

Government Shutdown Politics and Democratic LeadershipTariff Policy Economics and Consumer ImpactEpstein Email Release and Trump Accountability

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