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  • How the midterm elections could get derailed

    October 30, 2026 · 25 min

    Election officials at the state and local levels have been focusing on safeguarding security at the polls and election offices. But they're also thinking about their own personal security and the security of their staffs. We speak with two…

  • The independents who will decide Arizona's congressional races

    October 29, 2026 · 29 min

    Midterm elections are just days away, and Democrats in Arizona are trying to flip at least two congressional seats there. Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd checks in from a key battleground in the Democrats’ fight to regain Congress. Then…

  • Who's funding the most expensive U.S. election ever?

    October 28, 2026 · 23 min

    Tuesday's midterm elections are the most expensive in U.S. history, according to the firm AdImpact. Much of the money is coming from megadonors and industries connected to artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and lobbying groups…

  • Why Iowa is up for grabs

    October 27, 2026 · 30 min

    With midterms looming, President Trump campaigned in Iowa for a number of Republican candidates for tight House, Senate and governor seats. Iowa has been reliably red, but some longtime Republican and Independent voters say they’re turning…

  • The case for and against Trump's double border wall

    October 26, 2026 · 20 min

    With the midterms approaching, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd visits Southern Arizona to speak with ranchers who live along the border. We hear from rancher John Ladd about why he supports the construction of a new double wall along his…

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  • What's dividing voters in Kansas?

    October 23, 2026 · 21 min

    Axios' Margaret Talev and Kansas Public Radio's Jim McLean discuss the dividing lines in Kansas where President Trump campaigned this week. They also unpack the fallout from a political advertisement in the Ohio gubernatorial race that's…

  • Trump is ‘financing’ war against Ukraine, Nobel winner says

    October 22, 2026 · 17 min

    In recent days, President Trump exempted Russia from new sanctions and agreed to buy Russian diesel. This newfound favorable attitude toward Russia has heightened concerns about the impact on Ukraine. Oleksandra Matviichuk, the leader of…

  • Why Utah is taking on Kalshi

    October 21, 2026 · 18 min

    Utah is suing Kalshi, the prediction market company, accusing the platform of gambling, which is illegal in the state. Utah's Attorney General Derek Brown tells us about the lawsuit.  Then, New York Democratic congressional candidate Brad…

  • The history of the 'October surprise'

    October 20, 2026 · 25 min

    An ‘October surprise’ is a scandal or newsmaking event that can influence voters just weeks before Election Day. Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer looks back at historic October surprises since the term was coined in the 1980s…

  • What matters most to midterm voters?

    October 19, 2026 · 17 min

    The economy is a leading issue for voters this November, but other top issues vary compared to previous midterm elections, according to Pew Research Center. Pew's director of research Jocelyn Kiley tells us more.  Then, AI is everywhere…

  • 'The Muppets' turn 50

    October 16, 2026 · 30 min

    "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny," Kiran Desai's 2025 novel, is a sprawling, multi-generational family saga that plays out across four continents in the late 1990s. Desai talks about her epic second novel and the power of…

  • Does Ukraine still trust the U.S.?

    October 15, 2026 · 22 min

    A U.S.-provided Starlink satellite has been a critical tool in Ukraine’s war against Russia. But, Ukrainian drone operator Dmytro Veselov says disruption in that system has caused an "irreversible" breach of Ukraine’s trust in the…

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The news you need to know today — and the stories that will stick with you tomorrow. Plus, special series and behind-the-scenes extras from Here & Now hosts Robin Young and Scott Tong with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.