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What listeners will find here
Democrats take both chambers as the midterms reshape Washington
The episode focuses on Democrats flipping enough Senate and House seats to win control of both chambers. Miles Parks, Tamara Keith, and Domenico Montanaro unpack the results and what stands out right away, with a promise of deeper analysis later.
After a strong midterm, how Democrats might use their new power
Democrats’ midterm gains set up new working majorities in local, state, and federal offices. This episode looks at how they may try to govern with that leverage while facing a Republican president, with analysis from Tamara Keith, Domenico Montanaro, and Mara Liasson.
