Jul 13, 2026 · 20 min · 4 segments
Obituaries, Legacy, and the Future of Public Service: Insights from Political Commentary In this episode, we explore the recent passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, the importance of honoring legacy…
Kurt BardellaHostErin MaguireHost
And I say shocking because there are some senators that if they passed away or elected officials that I would be surprised, but not shocked.
And to see the news early Sunday morning that Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina had died was shocking to me.
And one thing about when people pass in D.C. and in politics that kind of irks me is the amount of two types of tweets.
But the amount of people in D.C. who see someone passing away and make it an opportunity to talk about themselves is unparalleled.
I did not know Senator Graham, so I can only speak to what I saw of him and what I've heard recently of him.
And I say shocking because there are some senators that if they passed away or elected officials that I would be surprised, but not shocked.
And to see the news early Sunday morning that Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina had died was shocking to me.
And one thing about when people pass in D.C. and in politics that kind of irks me is the amount of two types of tweets.
But the amount of people in D.C. who see someone passing away and make it an opportunity to talk about themselves is unparalleled.
I did not know Senator Graham, so I can only speak to what I saw of him and what I've heard recently of him.
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