A brutal beating, conspiracy fodder, and public denial

While Paul Pelosi recovers in the hospital, his attack is now the subject of ridiculous internet theories, and most Republicans bob and weave when you ask if their lies about the 2020 election and January 6th are fueling our toxic political climate. Plus: Eight days until your midterm verdict, we take a close look at three embattled House Democrats in Virginia. And: Is the Supreme Court about to wipe out Affirmative Action in higher education?

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