What Will Trump Try This Time? (Half the Answer #112, with Adam Hochschild)

This election cycle feels messy. It also feels completely unpredictable. What will the Trump administration try? What will they get away with? How will or won't states be able to protect their voters and officials from interference? We talked with historian Adam Hochschild about historical precedents and predictions of election interference, integrity, and outcomes.

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Resources

American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy’s Forgotten Crisis: https://bookshop.org/a/115699/9780063278523
Spain in Our Hearts: Americans in the Spanish Civil War, 1936–1939: https://bookshop.org/a/115699/9780544947238
King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa: https://bookshop.org/a/115699/9780358212508
Bury the Chains: Prophets and Rebels in the Fight to Free an Empire's Slaves: https://bookshop.org/a/115699/9780618619078
To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914–1918: https://bookshop.org/a/115699/9780547750316
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https://www.npr.org/2026/10/30/nx-s1-6023331/ice-activity-surge-midterms
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-01/us-midterm-election-officials-prepare-ice-agents-trump-meddling/107322620
https://www.propublica.org/article/five-voting-disruptions-midterm-election
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8qln1539y37o
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/5-expert-takeaways-on-2026-midterm-election-security