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Mississippi is sending its first Democrat to the U.S. Senate since the 1980s, and its first Black senator to Washington since Reconstruction. It's another example of how Democrats romped in unexpected places during this midterm cycle, and on today's episode, we unpack how & why they did so well. This episode: HOST, REPORTER, and REPORTER. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

A focus group of swing voters in North Carolina met after the midterms to talk to NPR about how the results made them feel. Many expressed skepticism Democrats would be able to use their upcoming congressional majorities to great effect, both because of President Trump's pledges to veto legislation, and because of the party's own inefficiencies. We look into how they’re feeling and explore what issues they still have post-election. This episode: voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

The eight articles of impeachment allege Hegseth has acted improperly with his conduct related to U.S. military action in Iran, Venezuela and Yemen. Hegseth said he stands by his actions. We look at why a Republican, outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is trying to impeach a member of a Republican administration, and what could happen if the impeachment effort moves forward. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and justice correspondent Ryan Lucas. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Come January, Democrats will control both houses of Congress, making legislating and governance potentially more difficult for Republican Donald Trump as his term expires. But, his administration has often bypassed Congress and used executive action to advance policy goals. We explore whether that might increase during Trump’s lame duck period, and how new chief of staff Stephen Miller might factor into those decisions. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Republicans, at Donald Trump’s behest, carried out partisan gerrymandering plans to try and make GOP-held seats in the House of Representatives less competitive ahead of elections this year. But, the midterm results suggest that plan backfired in a big way. What lessons will each party learn from what happened? Plus, we look at the state of play in the U.S. Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi, and why cries of election denial have been muted following Tuesday’s votes. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

With the Democratic Party's wide majorities in the House and Senate, members of the caucus will have different ideas and approaches on offer for how they think issues should be addressed. We look at where some of the divisions may be, and how the youth vote impacted this midterm's results. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, and congressional reporter Eric McDaniel. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Democrats had a very successful midterm cycle, with wins in local, state and federal offices. With new working majorities to come, how might they govern — especially with a Republican president? This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Democrats flipped a number of Senate and House seats in the midterm elections, taking control of both chambers. We unpack the results, and will return later Wednesday for more detailed analysis. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

When you follow NPR's coverage of elections, you'll see or hear that race results are "called" by the Associated Press. What does that mean, and how does the AP make those determinations? We ask their head of elections to explain. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and AP Elections vice president David Scott. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

More than 56 million Americans have cast ballots in this year's midterm elections, and candidates across the country are making their closing arguments to win over those yet to vote. We look at the state of play before voting ends Tuesday. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

In today's bonus episode, we welcome back Asma Khalid, former co-host of The NPR Politics Podcast. After leaving NPR last year, she helped launch The Global Story, a daily podcast from the BBC. Host Miles Parks asks Asma about her new show and what she learned from her time here on the Politics Podcast. Plus, Asma tells us about her recent reporting on the Michigan Senate race and how U.S. foreign policy has emerged as a flashpoint in the campaign. You can hear Asma's reporting on the Michigan Senate race for The Global Story here. https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct8mj7 Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

As voters vote throughout the U.S., many have questions about the country's political landscape. Our experts tackle a few of them. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed are making their closing arguments in their campaigns for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat. What are they saying, and how are voters responding? This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

The Democratic Party's image in places like Montana and Nebraska isn't great. So, in Nebraska, the state's Democratic Party opted not to run a candidate in the U.S. Senate race, and is backing an independent. In Montana, some Democrats see their party's candidate for Senate as a spoiler, preventing an independent candidate from winning. We look at both races, and what could happen next. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and congressional reporter Sam Gringlas. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Our latest poll captures a glimpse at how both likely and registered voters are feeling ahead of Election Day. We talk about the issues influencing their decisions, and where both Democratic and Republican candidates can find reasons to be optimistic & worried. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy