America Just Blue Itself: 2026 Election Roundup (Half the Answer #113, with Greg Sargent)

The 2026 midterm results are still being tabulated, but the one thing that's for sure is that Democrats did way better than anyone expected, even in their wildest dreams. What were the most exciting moments of the blue wave? What does it say about America's mindset after two years of Trump 2.0? What do we hope will happen next? Trent and Caitlin sat down with Greg Sargent from the New Republic to discuss it all.

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The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent

TNR’s Greg Sargent takes a critical look at the day’s political news and the stories leading NewRepublic.com, and speaks to leading journalists and newsmakers.

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Abdul El-Sayed’s Viral Takedown of GOP Heckler Shows How to Fight MAGA

In an interview, El-Sayed talks about the state of the Michigan Senate race, his recent battles with JD Vance, his big moment with a GOP plant—and how it all reflects his theory of MAGA politics.

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Midterm Elections 2026: Congress Polls, Charts and More

See the latest 2026 election polling numbers as midterms unfold. Track the Congress majority and battleground races to see which states could flip.

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