3 Hidden Wildcards That Will Decide the 2026 Midterms

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue reveals the 3 wildcards his sources say could swing November's elections, including a range of “October Surprises", going beyond the headlines and candidate clashes of the current moment.  Robby Soave breaks down the issues that are really resonating with voters and what he sees as some political insensitivity on the left.Comedian Mike Mancusi joins to discuss his new book, “The Corporate Translator” - decoding awkward office talk and saying what we’re all really thinking.SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/mark to get the right coverage at the right price.HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/nextup and get 50% off your first year of coverage.American Tax Group: Your tax problem isn't going to disappear by ignoring it. Call (866)-297-3048 or visit https://americataxgroup.com/MARK todayFollow Next Up with Mark Halperin on all social platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuphalperinTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextuphalperinX (Twitter): https://x.com/NextUpHalperinConnect with Mark Halperin on social media:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/markevanhalperinX (Twitter):  https://x.com/markhalperinFind the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts:Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjH%3Fsi%3D8e4ff54000cc438d Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.