Our friend Victor Shi joins the show - breaking down early turnout numbers, new polling for Democrats, and what he's seeing with younger voters. And what does Joe think is missing from all these polls that might make this even bigger for Democrats? What question is Joe looking at in basically every poll to buy or sell what they're putting out? And which races might surprise us on November 3?
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Today, Joe Trippi is joined by Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar. Cisco explains the relationship between the federal government and Nevada's voting system. What is he doing to protect ballot workers? Can we trust the Nevada postal system? What can we expect from Nevada voters? Then, he shares how Donald Trump has threatened him personally and his team. How did he respond? What can we do to flip other states? 
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Today, Joe Trippi is joined by Brian Bengs, with less than 4 weeks to go until the midterm elections. Brian breaks down the South Dakota race as an independent candidate. What do South Dakota voters see as the biggest issues? Is it easier to run as a Democrat than as an independent in South Dakota? 
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Nobody had the Idaho Senate campaign on their races-to-watch list this year, but thanks to Independent Senate Candidate Todd Achilles, it’s time to start paying attention. Idahoans are as frustrated with rising prices, aging politicians, and the War in Iran as the rest of us, and the Achilles campaign is capturing that momentum by offering an alternative not beholden to either party. But is a great candidate running against a weak incumbent really enough to overcome a major fundraising disadvantage and a lack of national infrastructure? Todd certainly thinks so.
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Today Joe Trippi is joined by Gilberto Oceans with less than 4 weeks to go until the midterm elections. Gilberto lays out everything he is seeing in Texas for us. Where has Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton slipped up in their campaigns? How is this campaign different? Is everything pointing towards a Texas blue wave? 
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Yeah, we talk about those Trump campaign ads that the Department of Homeland Security is funding. But why does Joe think they're hurting Republicans? Alex is on the ground in Iowa - what's actually breaking through right now? Plus - we buy or sell that Marist poll that has Democrats winning... a lot.  And why corruption and higher prices are tying together in voters' minds - and what that means for the next month.
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No, seriously, what has Tommy Tuberville so worried? You'll have to watch (or listen) to believe it. Where do Joe and Alex see the Senate? How have scandals in Maine and Alaska changed the map? And what state is coming out of nowhere to all of a sudden be competitive? Plus, Joe and Alex buy or sell the hottest new Senate polls. 
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Why is tech the only industry creating a hostage situation with its users? And what "billionaire psychosis" does Gil believe is the most toxic influence on our politics? What did California miss about the growing fascism within Silicon Valley? Gil describes what's wrong with abundance theory - turns out we kind of already have it, and it's being drastically mismanaged. Joe wants to know - did we get the Internet wrong? And what are we supposed to do about it? Visit TheNerdReich.com to learn more about the book and help spread the word.
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Today, Joe Trippi is joined by Adam Brandon, and together they work towards how to get independent voters to look left. Where can you reach the millennial generation of voters? How do younger voters use their “BS Meter”? How can both the Left and Right challenge the system and cause real change?
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Trump's midterm convention has come and gone - but is it going to backfire? Plus, why none of us should start thinking about how to use Trump's $5k bribe yet. And is Joe buying or selling what's going on in Maine and Iowa? Plus, a crazy comeback win in Maine for the ages - and when did Joe know he'd be in for a career in politics? 
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Joe and Alex dig into three numbers that matter most for the midterms - more than any head-to-head poll. Joe explains why it's going to be hard for Republicans to find a way back - which leaves them with very few options. Watch out for the next few months, folks. And a new game! Which polls are Joe buying - or selling? And why? This one wasn't a disaster!
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Joe weighs in on the recent primary results - can Angie Nixon and David Jolly both win in Florida? Can anything stop this change wave? What is the media missing about it? Why Trump's beef problem is really bad. And how can we all read polls better? (Hint: Stop freaking out about the toplines!) 
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Friend of the show Reed Galen fills in for Trippi this week with his take on the rapidly finishing primary season. What should we learn from Florida? What does money buy a campaign - and what doesn't it? How did a candidate get outspent 16:1 and win? What about Alaska - can Mary Peltola flip a Senate seat there? And what under-the-radar downballot races do Reed think might surprise folks this cycle?
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Thanksgiving lives on in Wisconsin! Joe Crowley went from dropping out of the race to Democratic nominee for Governor. How? Why did polling miss this one (again?) Joe and Alex check in on the rest of this week's primaries and have one big question: Why hasn't the media made a bigger deal about how unenthused Republicans are this cycle? Will it be *the* thing that swings the midterms?

Plus, Joe has a theory: What brand is even more "toxic" than Democrats? And does seniority matter at all anymore? (Nope!)
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Trippi explains why the Michigan election results aren't doom and gloom for Democrats - actually why Abdul El-Sayed is a big problem for Mike Rogers, not Democrats. Moderates aren't sitting on their hands in November. Why does this matter not just for 2026 but for 2028? How does the 2028 map affect the ability of a progressive to gain momentum and win the Presidential nomination? What's with the massive polling misses in Michigan? Were they really misses? And why does Trippi think "the many vs the money" overcame $30m+ in outside spending? Should Democrats go all in in Texas? And if you're listening to this podcast, one fact might surprise you...
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A hundred years ago, the Jesuit philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin imagined a third great leap for the Earth: after the geosphere and the biosphere, a noosphere — a layer of human connection that would link every mind on the planet and push us toward shared knowledge and ...

New data suggests it's never been a worse time to be an incumbent - but if you're riding the change wave, it's gonna be a good year! How much does voter enthusiasm translate into actual votes? We look back at a couple other "change years" for the answer. And should we be worried about a hidden wedge issue that's a ticking time bomb for Democrats? Plus - Joe and Alex get into a few of your AI questions.
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Joe Trippi is joined by Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United, to break down campaign finance reform and its impact on voters. What is the Supreme Court missing? How will billionaire spending impact our upcoming elections? How can candidates gain voters' trust and change the system?Find out more information about End Citizens United: https://www.endcitizensunited.org
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Joe and Alex discuss the latest Fox News poll that has the Senate as a toss-up. But why are the numbers under the hood even more encouraging for Democrats? Why the generic ballot keeps moving away from Trump - and the bottom continues to fall out with Independents. And what one word has Joe thinking he's seen this movie before about the Iran war?
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Joe and Alex are live on the ground in Alabama with gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones - who's building a campaign that is going to surprise a lot of people. Joe and Alex get into the numbers - why Democrats have reasons for optimism even in places like Alabama - and Doug explains the kind of campaign he's building for all Alabama. What's different this year - and why is Doug's campaign for change built to win? Learn more from Doug and help the campaign at DougJones.com.
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How did Graham Platner even make it this far? Turns out a powerful message can carry you a long way... What do Maine Democrats do next? The bigger choice in front of Democrats in Maine, Michigan, or elsewhere: Take the safe choice or the anti-establishment one? How is Joe feeling about the Senate overall? What are the impacts of the two big SCOTUS decisions on our elections this year? And Joe weighs in on the record turnover in Congress (yes, it's a good thing!)
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Special guest Ira Shapiro joins Joe and Alex for a podcast timed perfectly for America's 250th. Joe and Ira chart the path forward, not just for Democrats but for America. Trump has betrayed not just America but his own voters - how can Democrats turn that into a winning message? And how do we get past "burn it all down" and towards "reform and revitalization"?  What can citizens do besides just go vote every two or four years to fix this? If you're looking for a way for America to last another 250 years as a true democracy, this is one episode you'll want to check out.

Check out Ira and the Common Sense Coalition's "Betrayed: America didn't vote for this" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2RXHLG2?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
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Why Joe isn't "freaking out" about some of the DSA wins in primaries recently. No, we're not taking a left turn toward socialism - and the American people aren't buying it either. What else is happening on the ground this week? And why is Trump shooting himself in the foot on this housing bill? Will it matter?
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Why the Obama library opening shows us so much about where we could go next. And Joe puts his campaign manager hat back on and answers... more of your questions than ever before? What's the biggest mistake both sides are making right now? What are political insiders underestimating that will come back to bite them? Can Democrats run a clean sweep in Iowa? And what does Joe think the GOP's biggest fear is this year?
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Joe Trippi and Alex Shashlo talk to Kansas State Senator Patrick Schmidt to break down how the Dems can get back their Senate seats. How is Patrick and his team coming into this election? How will Patrick help local family farmers in Washington?Looking forward to the general election, what does Patrick plan to do to secure a democratic seat for Kansas? How can Alaska, Iowa, and other states learn from Patrick's campaign?Find more information about Patrick’s campaign at ⁠Patrickforkansas.com⁠ 
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Joe explains why the AI threat isn't going away. Plus - what the Iran war is really doing to a critical part of Trump's coalition. Why inflation's getting even worse - and no, Trump won't "love" it. No matter what Republicans may want on foreign policy or immigration, they've got a BIG problem headed into midterms. Read the Puck story Joe discusses here: https://puck.news/illonois-sb-315-why-ai-lobbyists-caved (yes, IL's spelled wrong...)
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Alex is on the road this week; Joe is joined by journalist Cal Perry. California primaries come to a close. Has MAGA done enough to make a dent in the state? Can a reality star really become mayor of Los Angeles? What trends does Joe predict will define the primary elections nationally? Has Trump sabotaged his own coalition? Joe unpacks new polling data and what that means for undecided voters. And what does an MLB salary cap mean for Joe’s Orioles and Dodgers? 
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How can Democrats win back a vital part of the Trump coalition? And with the matchup in Texas set - can Talarico win that Senate seat? Trippi's take on why the anti-trans attacks he and other Democrats are facing aren't landing like they did in 2024. And why Joe thinks Trump's biggest weakness is... Trump. What can Democrats do about it? And can Trump dig out of the hole he put himself in?
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Why this week's Republican primaries may be a win for Trump - but ultimately may portend bad news for them in the general election. Alabama is in play, folks - what numbers are Joe and Alex excited to see? Plus: Was the DNC autopsy leak intentional? What's Joe's take on what went wrong in 2024? And why is Trump's $1.8 billion "slush fund" blowing up the Republican Party right now - and why Joe thinks this isn't over, no matter what Trump's trying to do at the federal level.
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With major court wins for Republicans in redistricting - how much is it going to matter for control of the House in 2026? The title may be a spoiler... why Joe thinks it matters less than people are realizing. What's a less-insane-than-most-realize scenario for MAGA to steal the House? And let's say Democrats win in 2026 - what does Joe think needs to happen when they win back the Speaker's gavel? And what can national Democrats learn from Nebraska?

Check out Andy Craig's article on how the steal could happen in 2026 here: https://www.theunpopulist.net/p/the-vra-ruling-might-have-handed?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=461280&post_id=197247746&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1aumh&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
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