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338: Nolan Wells, Graham Platner & Mitch McConnell: Everything You Need to Know
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Episode Description
This week on Without A Country, Corinne Fisher looks into the growing controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, including resurfaced comments, allegations throwing his campaign into crisis (he suspended his campaign moments after this livestream ended), and what it means for Democrats trying to flip a crucial Senate seat. She also unpacks the bizarre rumors surrounding Mitch McConnell's health and the viral speculation over whether the longtime Republican leader is dead, brain dead, or simply recovering from a medical emergency. Corinne then examines the mysterious case of Nolan Wells, the young Black man who disappeared during a trip with friends in Mississippi, a story that has sparked national outrage and demands for answers. Also in this episode: the fight over Patty, the Bronx Zoo's last elephant, Hong Kong's crackdown on dissent, DHS 's scary silencing tactics, Tim Walz's interesting pardon, and which country is chanting "Death to America!"
00:00 Livestream Countdown & Intro Music
02:00 Show Begins – Welcome Back to NYC
02:45 Mike's Car Gets Totaled & NYC Crime Discussion
08:20 Gash Comedy Show Announcement & Patreon Shoutouts
11:54 Patty the Elephant – Should the Bronx Zoo Send Her to a Sanctuary?
22:25 Animal Rights, Zoos & Ethical Wildlife Tourism
28:24 Main Stories Preview: Graham Platner, Mitch McConnell & Nolan Wells
35:04 Who Is Graham Platner? The Maine Senate Candidate Explained
40:21 The R*pe Allegations Against Graham Platner
51:48 Platner's Reddit Posts, G*ns & Political Extremism
01:05:00 The "N*zi Tattoo" Controversy & Candidate Vetting
01:12:45 Why Political Opposition Research Matters
01:18:50 The Alleged Assault Timeline & Survivor Reactions
01:24:14 Mitch McConnell Death Rumors & Political Internet Culture
01:31:30 Is Celebrating Political Deaths Going Too Far?
01:36:10 The Nolan Wells Case Begins
01:40:17 Race, Class & Why the Story Has Gone Viral
01:47:40 What Happened to Nolan Wells? Theories & Unanswered Questions
01:54:30 Final Thoughts on the Case & Ongoing Investigation
02:00:03 Wacko Mailbag
02:08:25 "Could Be Worse" Segment
02:12:30 Hong Kong's Crackdown on Dissent
02:20:14 Ali Khamenei's Funeral & "Death to America" Chants
02:27:00 International Politics, Nationalism & Media Narratives
02:34:15 Final Thoughts of the Week
02:40:21 Closing Remarks, Travel, and Outro
02:46:00 End of Show
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Enemy of the State: The Bronx Zoo
Graham Platner
https://www.grahamforsenate.com/
Mitch McConnell
https://www.axios.com/2026/07/07/mitch-mcconnell-health-senate-gop-leaders?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Nolan Wells
FURTHER INVESTIGATION:
WACO MAIL BAG
Walz Pardons Immigrant Who M0lested 10-Year-Old
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/us/politics/minnesota-pardon-sexual-abuser.html
COULD BE WORSE
Hong Kong National Security Law
Khamenei’s Funeral
GUUUURL
You Can’t Send ICE an email
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/06/nx-s1-5883784/dhs-ice-critic-lawsuit-free-speech
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