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• Trump's Financial Goody Bag 

  October 6, 2026 · 44 min

  President Trump is doling out goodies and promising Americans relief from high prices, but will voters believe him? In addition to promising multiple rebates, he signed an executive order that he claims will lower near-record diesel prices…

• Dems Path To Senate Majority Getting Wider 

  October 5, 2026 · 43 min

  Our new analysis of the Senate races most likely to flip from red to blue confirms Democrats have a clearer path to a majority than at any time in this election cycle. Trying to counter that, both President Trump and VP JD Vance are…

• The Battle for Midterm Dominance: Red States, Blue Waves

  October 4, 2026 · 43 min

  With just 30 days left till the midterms, we're diving deep into how President Trump is impacting key races across the country. Can the GOP hold power in Congress? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Uninspiring Jobs Report  Adds to GOP Concerns

  October 2, 2026 · 44 min

  The final jobs report before Election Day arrived today, and it's not great. The US added just 29,000 jobs in September, far fewer than expected, while unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. These latest uninspiring numbers come as voters across…

• Early Voting Favoring Dems 

  October 1, 2026 · 45 min

  Today, we're getting our first look at early voting with our newly launched CNN tracker. Nearly 800,000 ballots have already been cast around the country, and there are clear signs of Democratic enthusiasm and an advantage for the…

• Abdul el-Sayed Leads in Michigan 

  September 30, 2026 · 47 min

  With just 34 days until the midterms, a new Marist poll shows Democrat Abdul el-Sayed with a seven-point lead over Republican Mike Rogers in their race for the Senate. But for many in the Wolverine State, the choice is about someone who…

• Jack Smith Grilled on Capitol Hill 

  September 29, 2026 · 46 min

  Jack Smith, who led multiple DOJ investigations into Donald Trump, testified today in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. We heard about classified documents, 2020 election lies, and the January 6th attack on the Capitol. Which begs…

• 'Effing Rough' 

  September 28, 2026 · 43 min

  The headline above is how one Trump adviser is describing the midterms to CNN. That blunt assessment comes as President Trump finally hits back at Florida Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, a vulnerable Republican who made a campaign ad…