In the premiere episode of The Pelican Brief, host David Tatman dives into one of Louisiana’s most high-stakes political battles in years: the 2026 U.S. Senate race.

Senator Bill Cassidy is seeking a third term—but with his vote to convict Donald Trump still fresh in GOP voters’ minds and Louisiana’s new closed primary system reshaping the electoral landscape, Cassidy faces mounting pressure from a crowded field of conservative challengers.

We break down:

• The end of Louisiana’s “jungle primary” and what that means for moderates

• The GOP contenders lining up against Cassidy—Fleming, Miguez, Skrmetta, Wyatt, and possibly Emerson or Letlow

• Trump’s looming influence over the race

• Polling insights and where undecided voters might break

• The broader implications for national Republican strategy

Get the facts, the forecasts, and the political fault lines—all in under 30 minutes.

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