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Democrats are set to control Congress when newly elected lawmakers are sworn in on Jan. 3. NPR's Claudia Grisales talks about the latest midterm election results. Then, the Democrats' victory is putting the party in a stronger position to challenge President Trump's agenda. We speak with Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin about the election results and the party's priorities. And, Republicans are assessing their losses in the midterm elections and what comes next for the party. We speak with Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson about the results and what he's hearing from fellow Republicans.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
The U.S. military launched strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Security analyst Jim Walsh discusses the possibility of further escalation. Then, weeks of flooding have damaged at least 500 homes across Navajo Nation, leaving some communities without road access, electricity or running water. We speak with Jaynie Parrish, executive director of Arizona Native Vote, about how the flooding is affecting voters on Election Day. And, political campaign texts are flooding Americans' phones, sometimes even reaching people who aren't the intended recipients. Wired's Dhruv Mehrotra explains his investigation into the data brokers and tactics behind the messages. Plus, Election Day can bring anxiety about everything from the results to how the outcome could affect jobs, healthcare and relationships. Clinical psychologist Debra Kissen shares ways to manage election-related stress.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Early voting numbers show large turnout among Black voters, young people and other groups that typically support Democrats. Meanwhile, opinion polls show Democrats winning enough seats to take control of the House, while control of the Senate remains up for grabs. We hear more from NPR's Stephen Fowler, who is traveling the country. Then, a political earthquake went off in Michigan on Sunday after Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens withdrew her endorsement of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and backed Republican Mike Rogers. Detroit Free Press' M.L. Elrick talks about what it means for the race. And, President Trump's Justice Department on Monday asked the Supreme Court to force California to set aside thousands of disputed ballots. We speak with Barbara McQuade, a law professor at the University of Michigan. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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 election officials: Derek Bowens, director of elections in Durham County, North Carolina, and Janice Winfrey, Detroit city clerk. Then, an election law expert games out what could happen if the congressional elections are contested and not certified by Jan. 3, when the new congressional term begins. We ask Ned Foley, a constitutional law professor and director of the election law program at Ohio State University.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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, President Trump and other Republicans are facing backlash over comments they made about Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Bishara Bahbah, founder of Arab-Americans for Trump, which changed it's name to Arab-Americans for Peace last year, shares why he’s feeling disenfranchised.And, Dolores Huerta, a celebrated labor leader and civil rights activist, died on Wednesday at age 96. Luis Valdez, longtime friend and collaborator of Huerta’s, remembers her.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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 promoting Israel. We speak with Brendan Glavin from Open Secrets, an independent nonprofit that tracks money in American politics. Then, Dr. Jennifer Shuford is resigning as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's deputy director and chief medical officer just four months after President Trump appointed her to help steady the agency. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the CDC's former top immunization official, tells us more. And, we talk with costume experts McKenna Kelly and Perse Brunell-Lestrange of The Costumer in upstate New York about their work creating and selling costumes, what they wear for Halloween, and what you can do to create your best costume this year.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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 toward Democrats over dissatisfaction with Trump and the state of the economy.And, in a speech during one of Trump’s campaign stops he touted a $15 billion steel mill designed to bolster Iowa’s economy. Still, with Iowa’s job growth lagging behind the national average, many voters are anxious about the future of the job market. Here & Now’s Chris Bentley reports from Iowa.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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 property. We also hear why rancher Ross Humphries is against the construction of a new double wall along his property.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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