Episode Details

Democrats have delivered a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump, capturing both the House and Senate in a sweeping 2026 midterm election victory. But was it a resurgence of independent voters, a revival of ticket-splitting, or a nationwide rejection of Trump's leadership? Michael breaks down the Democratic tsunami, the surprising victories in traditionally Republican states, and what the results reveal about America's increasingly nationalized politics. Then, veteran political analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael to explain why he saw the landslide coming, how independent voters swung the election, and why the fallout could dramatically reshape the 2028 presidential race. Plus, a potentially explosive disagreement between JD Vance and Donald Trump over the Iran war, the battle between Democratic moderates and progressives, and whether a Democratic Congress can find common ground with Trump—or spend the next two years fighting him. The election is over - listen here to find out that the political consequences are just beginning. Original air date 4 November 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.