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'Distraction or by Design?'

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April 6, 2026, 8pm:National average gas prices have surpassed 4 dollars a gallon as analysts forewarn prolonged damages to the American economy amidst the U.S. war with Iran. Former Sen. Jon Tester and Former Sr. Deputy White House Press Secretary Andrew Bates join The Weeknight to break it down. And, Shawn Harris, the Democratic candidate for Marjorie Taylor Green's House seat joins the hosts ahead of a runoff special election that's prompting Republicans to pour cash into a traditionally safe red Georgia district.

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