This week, Ryan Welton and Grant Hermes unpack one of Washington's strangest weeks in recent memory.

The conversation begins with the unanswered questions surrounding Mitch McConnell, who has been absent from public view for weeks following his hospitalization. Why hasn't anyone seen or heard from him? And what does his absence mean for Kentucky and the U.S. Senate?

They also examine the spectacular collapse of Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner after allegations of sexual assault and abuse surfaced following his primary victory —and how the fallout could reshape the battle for Senate control.

Also in this episode:

• The safety concern surrounding President Trump's use of Qatar's gifted Air Force One

• Why experts are raising concerns after leaders of the Election Assistance Commission were removed

• Whether political parties are doing enough to vet candidates before asking voters to trust them

• The growing challenge of separating legitimate questions from conspiracy theories in today's media environment

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