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The stock market craters after Democrats sweep the House and Senate, and we explain why; socialists now rule in Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C.; and extremely wealthy celebrities are ecstatic on behalf of blue collar men and women, or something.

Many progressive politicians agree: billionaires should not exist. Nobody should have that much money. Has the time come to tax not what they earn, but what they own? Over 45 members of Congress have proposed a policy to do just that. They call it a “wealth tax.” But will it actually work? And will it be confined to billionaires? Benjamin Jaros, an economist and research fellow at the Hoover Institution, explores these questions.

The Michigan and Texas Senate races have made headlines, but could Maine's Troy Jackson be the biggest surprise of the 2026 midterm elections? Ben Shapiro breaks down the heated Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson Senate race, Jackson's dramatic political transformation from pro-life, NRA-backed Democrat to Bernie Sanders ally and the scandals surrounding his political career. Watch Ben's examination of James Talarico here: https://www.dailywire.com/episode/ben-shapiro-show-real-james-talarico Watch Ben's examination of Abdul El-Sayed here: https://www.dailywire.com/episode/ben-shapiro-show-abdul-el-sayed Watch Ben's examination of Josh Turek here: https://www.dailywire.com/episode/ben-shapiro-show-josh-turek

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Brooke Medina, vice president of the State Policy Network, joins Georgia Howe and Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley to discuss a new report tracing how the Democratic Socialists of America used opposition to Donald Trump to fuel its growth. They examine the group’s expanding network of local chapters, its growing influence in Democratic politics, and what its electoral gains could mean for the upcoming midterms. Get the facts first with Morning Wire. - - - Ep. 3149 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Today's Sponsors: Lean - LEAN is a doctor-developed, non-prescription weight-loss supplement designed to support weight loss in three ways: helping convert stored fat into energy, helping maintain healthy blood sugar, and helping manage appetite and that constant food noise that can make staying on track so difficult. Go to HTTPS://TAKELEAN.COM and use code WIRE for 20% off. Fabletics - Shop now at https://Fabletics.com/WIRE to get 70–80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select WIRE when prompted to unlock this offer.