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Join Nate Silver, Clare Malone, and Galen Druke to sift through the midterm data in a live recording of Crooked’s newest hit podcast.

Donald Trump has leaned fully into an authoritarian agenda, but his overreaches have driven his approval ratings to record lows in his second term. Moderator David Pakman breaks down the post-election landscape with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, Indivisible co-founder Leah Greenberg, and Protect Democracy editor Amanda Carpenter. Together, they analyze what has worked for the authoritarian faction, what’s flopped, and where the fight to defend American institutions goes from here.

After the 2024 disaster, Vote Save America ripped up its organizing playbook and set out to find new ways of connecting with voters and changing minds. So what succeeded? Mari Manoogian, executive director of The Next 50, hosts organizing strategist Greta Carnes, first-time VSA candidate Claire Reynolds, and Vote Save America’s Shaniqua McClendon for an after-action report on what hit, what missed, and the muscles we need to build for 2028.

What can a Democratic majority do to unwind Trump World’s staggering grift? What safeguards do we need for the future? Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes are joined by Sen. Chris Murphy and Rep. Yassamin Ansari.

Democrats have recruited candidates at every level this year in record numbers. That’s encouraging, but how does a first-time candidate build a winning campaign? Dan Pfeiffer joins Shaniqua McClendon and first-time candidate Jess Bichler.

Kai Wright and Carter Sherman, hosts of the Guardian podcast “Stateside with Kai and Carter,” are joined by Guardian contributor Charles Blow and community activist Carlos Eduardo Espina to discuss the path ahead for the Black and Latino vote. Also, Guardian columnist Margaret Sullivan and political commentator Matt Bernstein will examine how candidates can reach and win voters — particularly young people — in a broken media environment that is, increasingly, dominated by the right.

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco reunite to unpack the biggest stories from the midterm elections. Plus, they’re joined by MS NOW’s Katy Tur and Politics Girl’s Leigh McGowan to break down what the results mean for the next two years, who came out on top, and the latest bee in their shared bonnet.

Donald Trump has mobilized the government against perceived enemies at every level, and grassroots groups and media outlets are feeling the heat. Lucinda Treat, CEO of Crooked Media, and Regina Wallace-Jones, CEO of ActBlue, discuss how leaders can step up to meet the moment.

“Orange Man Bad” has almost run its course, and “Democrats Good” is still a work in progress. Even a great midterm doesn’t mean voters are sold on the Democratic Party — or that voting against MAGA will be enough to win in 2028. Jon Favreau hosts Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Sarah McBride, and congressional candidate Melat Kiros to talk about what Democrats actually stand for, where the party is going, and what needs to change before the next presidential election.

Politics, culture, and all the forces shaping our insane world, from two of the most entertaining political thinkers in the business. MS NOW’s Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels host a live taping of their hit podcast, “Clock It with Symone and Eugene.”

The last two years have seen record-breaking mass protests like No Kings and global calls for accountability. Are they making a difference? Shaniqua McClendon hosts seasoned activist Erin Carhart, and North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton to explore how activism can shape policy outcomes and make leaders more responsive.

Tommy Vietor hosts a debate between former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin and Tariq Habash, co-founder of A New Policy, on the future of American policy towards Israel and Palestine.

Faith in the democratic system is at an all-time low, and the remedy isn’t delivering better talking points — it’s delivering better results. Progressive YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen hosts Rep. Lateefah Simon and Sam Oliker-Friedland, CEO of the Institute for Responsive Government, to discuss the big and small ways that Democrats can start rebuilding trust in government.

The midterms are behind us, a presidential primary is around the corner, and an onslaught of potential candidates will be making their case to Democratic primary voters. What will resonate with voters? What lessons from this cycle, and what are the big open questions heading into the next? Jon Lovett asks strategists Danielle Butterfield, Lis Smith, and Morris Katz to offer on-the-ground insights, and share both their favorite moments on the campaign trail and, hopefully, what really really pissed them off.

Are the results to be celebrated or mourned? Do they break our narratives or confirm all our priors? Dan Pfeiffer, The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell and political experts Carlos Odio, Rebecca Katz, and Addisu Demissie make sense of Tuesday's biggest surprises—and, hopefully, biggest wins.

Creators are rewriting the rules of campaigning and political communications. How will they impact the 2028 presidential election? Kyle Tharp hosts Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, creators Sawyer Hackett, and Katey Parham to talk about the role that creators will play in 2028 and beyond.

The high court has become a Trump-appeasing, upside-down-flag-flying embarrassment. Without the power to appoint new justices (yet), what can be done to restore sanity and equal justice? “Strict Scrutiny” hosts Kate Shaw, Leah Litman, and Melissa Murray are joined by Legal Defense Fund president Janai Nelson, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, and Rep. Jamie Raskin.

What would it take for the blue wave to reach the reddest pockets of America? Jennifer Palmieri and Errin Haines sit down with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to talk about messages that work with disaffected voters. Then they’re joined by Mitch Landrieu, strategist Jalisa Washington Price, Stephanie Valencia of Equis, and Way to Win’s Tory Gavito to talk about the issues that could help flip the South — and build lasting political power — for Democrats.

Artificial intelligence is changing everything. What’s coming next, and how do we rally people around the idea that — together — we can demand that this technology work for us, instead of the other way around? Kyle Tharp hosts Rep. Sara Jacobs, Tomorrow Together co-founder Rob Flaherty, and More Perfect Union founder Faiz Shakir.

Our voting system has been under attack by Trump and his cronies since 2020, and it’s up to us to protect the franchise — for everyone. Jane Coaston speaks with Rep. Robert Garcia, House Oversight Committee Ranking Member, about what Democrats can do. Then, the discussion continues with Marc Elias of Democracy Docket, Leah Greenberg of Indivisible, Norm Eisen of Democracy Defenders, and former US Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta.

Liberalism was once seen as radical and inspiring. Today, it’s associated with cringe politicians and incremental policies that may poll well, but don’t meet the scale of our challenges. Jon Lovett hosts Abundance co-author Derek Thompson, The Argument’s Jerusalem Demsas, and More Perfect Union founder Faiz Shakir to debate the Left’s challenge to a creaking establishment, whether liberalism can answer that challenge, and the ideological debates that will shape the future of Democratic politics.

Donald Trump thought waging war on our immigrant communities would be good politics. In the midterms, outraged Americans are showing him otherwise. MS NOW’s Laura Barrón-López hosts Rep. Ilhan Omar, Amrutha Jindal of Lone Star Defenders Office, and Todd Schulte of FWD.us to talk about keeping the pressure on for the next two years, and how progressives can make the case for a truly welcoming, just society.

Voters recognize that, to improve affordability in this country, we need to hold corrupt officials and corporations accountable and unrig our democracy. Katie Phang hosts Jefrey Pollock of Global Strategy Group, and Deirdre Schifeling of the ACLU to discuss making government accountable to the people again.

The internet is a cesspool of MAGA content, owned and run by fewer and fewer billionaires. It’s also the only way to reach our people and grow our support. Alex Wagner hosts progressive YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen, community activist and influencer Carlos Eduardo Espina, “I’ve Had It” co-host Jennifer Welch, and Fox News’s Jessica Tarlov to talk about what works, and what doesn’t, in today’s attention economy.

Join Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Dan Pfeiffer, and producer Elijah Cone for takes, laughs, and the results of the second annual Crooked Con straw poll in a live recording of our subscriber-only bonus episode of Pod Save America.

In a political moment where voters and activists are demanding fresh faces and fresh ideas, the groups that have powered the progressive movement for decades have learned to evolve — sometimes in surprising ways. Svante Myrick hosts Maurice Mitchell from the Working Families Party and Melanie Roussell Newman from Planned Parenthood to talk about the course their organizations are charting for the next two years and whatever comes after.

Healthcare policy only works if it reaches people where they are. With misinformation everywhere and media increasingly fragmented, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Bronwyn Newport hosts New York City Council Member Chi Ossé, and Grindr’s SVP of External Affairs Joe Hack to discuss how trusted platforms, clear information, and community-led outreach can help close gaps in health access.