Democrats’ chances of beating the GOP in Arizona, a key swing state in the midterms, are growing. The Cook Political Report last week moved the Arizona senate race from its “toss up” category to "leans Democratic." Arizona Republicans nominated MAGA-aligned candidates in races across the state.

Plus, spam text messages have exploded: how the FCC could respond.

And, hurricane season picks up.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Margaret Harding McGill.

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