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What To Watch For On Election Night
Episode 1424
More than 40 million Americans have already cast ballots in the 2022 midterms, but be prepared: results may not come quickly Tuesday night. We take a look at what races could serve as bellwethers for…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Here's How Inflation Became The Biggest Story Of The Midterms
Episode 1423
Trump and Biden signed off on historic amounts of stimulus money that helped the country's economy weather the pandemic, but — on top of supply chain straggles and shutdowns — that money may have com…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
What Young Voters Talk About: Abortion Access, Democracy, Money
Episode 1422
Biden gave a speech Wednesday night on the health of democracy — it's one of many things on the minds of young voters this election cycle, alongside abortion access and the economy. But our polling s…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Nevada, The Most Interesting Senate Race You Haven't Heard About?
Episode 1421
Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto, the first Latina U.S. senator, is in an extremely close race against Republican Adam Laxalt, Nevada's former Attorney General. Flagging enthusiasm and shrinking suppo…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
More Voters Trust Republicans To Address Elevated Crime Rates
Episode 1420
Violent crime remains higher than it was pre-pandemic and Republican candidates are blanketing suburban airways with ads about the issue. It has led many Democratic candidates to tout their support f…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Cindy Axne Rode In On 2018's Blue Wave. Now, Is The Tide Going Out?
Episode 1419
Rep. Cindy Axne was elected in a Democratic wave year from Iowa's 3rd congressional district. Now, she faces a tough reelection fight against Republican Zach Nunn. The campaigns have largely eschewed…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Pelosi's Spouse Attacked, Pennsylvania Senate, Train Labor Dispute
Episode 1418
A man broke into the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacked her husband. The speaker was not home at the time and her husband is expected to make a full recovery. But, a source briefed on th…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
How Armed Observers And Felony Convictions May Shape Ballot Access
Episode 1417
In Arizona, rampant voter fraud conspiracies have led people — some armed — to observe ballot boxes and polling sites, sometimes leading to confrontations. Will it keep people from voting? And betwee…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
The Races Are In North Carolina, But The Politics Are National
Episode 1416
North Carolina has a number of high-profile races that will help to determine control of Congress — but, as is the case in much of the country, local issues have taken a backseat to national fights.
T…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
As Heating Costs Increase, New Hampshire Senate Race Tightens
Episode 1415
New Hampshire is a must-win state for Democrats in their campaign to keep control of the Senate. Sen. Maggie Hassan narrowly won her last race in 2016 by 1,017 votes. Recent polls show her ahead in t…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago