Today on Ben Kissel Politics, the news cycle serves up a platter that’s equal parts salty and surreal.

🦪 In Maine, oyster farmer Graham Platner trades his shucking knife for a campaign slogan, proving that politics really is about who can open the toughest shells.

Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton shocked plenty of people by conceding that Donald Trump actually had some good ideas on foreign policy. We dig into whether this is honesty, strategy, or just 2024’s weirdest plot twist.

🏛️ And in California, Gavin Newsom is backtracking on the trans athlete debate as he positions himself for a White House run. Turns out, flip-flopping isn’t just an Olympic sport—it’s a campaign strategy.

It’s grassroots grit, bipartisan eyebrow-raisers, and presidential gymnastics—all in one episode.

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