Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Progressives had a good night in Michigan
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Congresswoman Haley Stevens to win the Democratic nomination for Michigan's open Senate seat. We discuss…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How the GOP plans to fight an anti-incumbent wave
The president's party typically loses seats in a midterm election, and President Trump's low favorability ratings aren't helping Republicans as Novem…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
It's (still) the economy, stupid
The economy is growing very slowly, and wages aren't keeping up with inflation, which is keeping gas and grocery prices high. We discuss how politici…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why is Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general in limbo?
Some Senate Republicans are refusing to approve President Trump's attorney general pick unless the Trump administration commits in writing to certain…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Who will Wisconsin Democrats pick to run for governor?
This podcast was taped at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
State Assemblywoman Francesca Hong leads in the polls over Milwaukee Coun…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
How power, corruption & lies influence voters' choices
Overwhelming majorities of voters think that corruption is a problem, according to research from the Brennan Center for Justice. Democrats plan on ma…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
This Senate race may shape the Democrats' future
The Democratic Party's progressive and moderate wings are squaring off in Michigan as voters decide who the party's nominee for an open Senate seat w…
3 months ago
Is Troy Jackson Maine's new main man?
Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson, a former gubernatorial candidate and president of the Maine Senate, to replace Graham Platner on November's ba…
3 months ago
How Trump's agenda complicates midterm races for Republicans
House Republicans had a busy week before heading out for an August recess. We discuss what measures they passed, how those items fit into President T…
3 months ago
Fatal ICE shootings reignite campaign debate over immigration
Campaigns across the country are leaning into immigration issues, spurred in part by recent fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Maine …
3 months ago