Podcasts about swing states

Michigan could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate in 2026—and veteran Republican strategist Stu Sandler joins Lisa Boothe to explain why this race is one of the most consequential in the country. Drawing on decades of experience in Michigan politics, Sandler breaks down the high-stakes matchup between Republican Mike Rogers and Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, examining campaign strategy, voter coalitions, turnout, and the issues that could decide the election. The conversation also explores whether Michigan has truly become a swing state, how President Trump's coalition reshaped the political landscape, why Republicans believe they can flip the Senate seat, and how Democrats are balancing progressive activism with broader general election appeal. Sandler also offers his outlook on the battle for control of both the Senate and House, along with what the Democratic Party could look like after the Trump era. If you're following the 2026 midterm elections, Michigan politics, or the fight for Senate control, this episode provides an insider's analysis of one of the nation's most important races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michigan could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate in 2026—and veteran Republican strategist Stu Sandler joins Lisa Boothe to explain why this race is one of the most consequential in the country. Drawing on decades of experience in Michigan politics, Sandler breaks down the high-stakes matchup between Republican Mike Rogers and Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, examining campaign strategy, voter coalitions, turnout, and the issues that could decide the election. The conversation also explores whether Michigan has truly become a swing state, how President Trump's coalition reshaped the political landscape, why Republicans believe they can flip the Senate seat, and how Democrats are balancing progressive activism with broader general election appeal. Sandler also offers his outlook on the battle for control of both the Senate and House, along with what the Democratic Party could look like after the Trump era. If you're following the 2026 midterm elections, Michigan politics, or the fight for Senate control, this episode provides an insider's analysis of one of the nation's most important races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A handful of radicals can reshape an entire country if everyone else lets them. Abdul El-Sayed represents the next generation of politicians pushing ideas that were once considered politically toxic—and they're gaining ground. Jesse Kelly explains why America's biggest threat isn't how many people embrace these ideas, but how aggressively they're being promoted. Choq: Visit https://choq.com/jessetvfor a 17.76% discount on your CHOQ subscription for life PureTalk: Stop overpaying for big wireless and switch to Pure Talk to get unlimited data when you visit https://PureTalk.com/JESSETVFollow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From taco nights without lettuce to absolute political madness!

From calls to abolish borders and grant immediate amnesty to shocking poll numbers on dismantling key US institutions—the far-left agenda is pushing radical shifts like never before!

The race for Michigan's open Senate seat is heating up!

From radical political shifts to staggering federal scams, things are spiraling out of control!

As competition between the United States and China intensifies, Southeast Asia has emerged as one of the world's most important geopolitical battlegrounds. But despite growing tensions in the South China Sea and mounting pressure from Washington and Beijing, public opinion across much of the region remains more favorable toward China than many policymakers assume. A new report from the Asia Society Policy Institute reveals how economic ties, consumer brands, and everyday interactions are reshaping perceptions of China in Southeast Asia. Kevin Zhongzhe Li, one of the report's lead authors, joins Eric from Jakarta to explain why this trend is particularly important in the region's "swing" states.

Today's poll tackles a question that could reshape the Democratic Party: Can a Sanders-style progressive win in a battleground state? Michael explores Michigan's high-stakes Senate primary, the rise of young progressive voters, and what the results could mean for 2026 and beyond Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James and Al raise awareness about the effect of misinformation and voter ID laws, call for strong leadership from the ground up, and weigh election predictions and candidate quality.  Then, they welcome Emmy-winning journalist turned congressional candidate for PA-10, Janelle Stelson, to discuss her campaign against Scott Perry.  They explore the challenges Democrats face in the district, her focus on healthcare, corruption, and the economy, how to address lies from the Right, and the need for change that targets the actual desires that constituents share with the candidates.Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! More from James and Al:Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon.Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube.James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room SubstackGet updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarvilleGet More From This Week's Guest: Janelle Stelson: Twitter | Website | Facebook Please Support Our Sponsors:Air Doctor Pro:Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code WAROOM to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty, free!Miracle Made:Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/warroom and use the code WARROOM to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Trust & Will:Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/WARROOM

The news to know for Tuesday, July 21, 2026! We'll tell you what to expect from today's primaries in a key swing state. And how the war in the Middle East may have just taken a new turn. Also, why imports from Canada might be getting more expensive. Plus, where flooding, toxic air, and a tropical storm could impact Americans today, how five cups of coffee a day could actually be good for some people, and which new song just tied Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" on the charts.   Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code NEWSWORTHY. Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com  

In den USA gewinnt eine neue, radikale Generation linker Politiker an Einfluss. Angeführt von den «Democratic Socialists of America» (DSA) fordern junge Aktivisten das etablierte Parteiensystem heraus. Getrieben von steigenden Lebenshaltungskosten und wachsender Ungleichheit setzen sie auf antikapitalistische und antizionistische Botschaften. Für die Demokratische Partei birgt dieser Linkspopulismus jedoch grosse Risiken, sagt Auslandredaktorin Isabelle Jacobi. Zwar mobilisieren die rebellischen Kandidaten eine lautstarke Basis, doch in entscheidenden Swing States drohen sie gemässigte Wähler zu verschrecken. Statt geschlossen aufzutreten, verstricken sich die Demokraten in heftige Flügelkämpfe. Das schwächt ihre Chancen bei den anstehenden Wahlen und liefert den Republikanern um Donald Trump eine perfekte Steilvorlage für den Wahlkampf. Gast: Isabelle Jacobi, Auslandredaktorin Host: Antonia Moser Redaktion: Sarah Ziegler und Alice Grosjean [Hier ist Isabelles Kommentar dazu](https://www.nzz.ch/meinung/houston-die-demokraten-haben-ein-problem-die-radikale-linke-ld.10014409). [Exklusiv für dich als Podcast-Fan: 7 Tage NZZ-Digitalabo geschenkt. Unverbindlich testen. ](https://probeabo.nzz.ch/podcast?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=0726_NZZCH_Podcast)

Democratic socialism is coming for Wisconsin! Host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling sit down to talk about why and how this is playing into the race for Wisconsin governor and beyond. Plus, Dane County is employing an AI agent called “AVA” to help handle nonemergency calls, and a popular local birder convinced the city to adjust mowing schedules on the east side to protect our avian friends. Mentioned on the show A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State? [New York Times] Democratic Candidates Sound Off in Assembly District 76 Forum [City Cast Madison]

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's deeply unpopular policies getting booed in Res States and Swing States and Meiselas speaks with Democratic Pennsylvania Congressional Candidate Bob Brooks. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The different philosophies for interpreting our state's constitution ahead of the April election. The co-founder of Renaissance Theaterworks retires after more than 30 years. How you can welcome birds to your garden this spring.

We find out where you can find African language courses in the state. In our economy check-in, we speak with a woman who has been living out of her van as she looks for housing. We explore the ways that judges are held accountable.

We speak with one of the candidates for Milwaukee County Board's District 11. We visit an organization taking a sustainable and affordable approach to home construction. We explore the ways that Wisconsin judges are held accountable.

Wisconsin's Spring Election is April 7, and the most high-profile race is the State Supreme Court seat vacated by conservative judge Rebecca Bradley. So who better to talk with than someone who put the court at the center of an entire podcast season?“Right now, the liberals are in the majority of the court. So, there are seven seats on the court, liberals hold four of those.” That's how Sam Woods, producer and co-host of WUWM's Swing State of the Union, started his high-level explanation.“Now it doesn't quite work like a political party kind of thing,” he continued, “but when we're talking about cases like abortion rights or redistricting or cases that involve hot-button issues, it tends to kind of side with that ideological — liberals go one way, conservatives go another.”Woods and co-host Joy Powers focuses on 2025's expensive Supreme Court race for season two of Swing State of the Union, and now they're going even deeper into the court with two bonus episodes they're releasing in March, asking questions about accountability and interpretation of the State Constitution.A few weeks before the spring election, we talked with woods about the upcoming election and Wisconsin's highest court.#####Host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is made possible by the generous support of our members.

Tommy Robinson has a serious warning for America. Muslims were imported into America very strategically into Swing States to permanently rig our country. It was done to takeover America. Four Islamist terrorist attacks in the span of a week in the United States. Norfolk's Commonwealth Attorney Ramin Fatehi blames Republicans and the "cult of gun absolutism" for the shooting at Old Dominion. Tennessee man Richard Pulley, who was forced to work as a DoorDash driver to pay his bills, thanks everyone who raised money for him and his wife.#trump #radicalislam #reactionvideo #terroristattacks #BorderSecurity #immigrationcrisis #openborder

Marc and Mary Vought, Heritage Foundation VP of Strategic Communications, analyze U.S. population trends and their political impact, noting that Trump-won states are experiencing the largest growth while key blue states stagnate. They discuss how declining birth rates among left-leaning voters could shape future elections and examine the rise of church disruptions, including incidents involving Don Lemon, framing them as a growing threat to religious freedom. The segment blends demographic insights with cultural commentary, emphasizing long-term political and societal implications. Hashtags: #MaryVought #HeritageFoundation #PopulationTrends #SwingStates #ReligiousFreedom #MarkCoxMorningShow

Simon Hankinson, Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow, joins Marc to dissect the ongoing Minneapolis protests against ICE, highlighting the dangerous tactics of private citizens blocking streets and the broader agenda of abolishing immigration enforcement. They explore legal limits on roadblocks, activist strategies to provoke law enforcement, and the media's misrepresentation of incidents. Hankinson contextualizes the issue with polling data showing strong swing state support for deporting illegal alien criminals and critiques political leaders who equate ICE enforcement with historical atrocities, emphasizing public misunderstanding versus factual enforcement realities. Hashtags: #ICEProtests #Minneapolis #ImmigrationEnforcement #HeritageFoundation #SimonHankinson #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc kicks off with a call for listeners to join his Switzerland trip before moving into the political pulse, highlighting population surges in Trump-won swing states and the left's electoral challenges. Ryan Schmelz details the standing filibuster, the SAVE Act, and the latest on the government shutdown, while Marc shares his bucket-list plans to cover the State of the Union live from Washington, D.C. The hour wraps with odd and eye-catching stories, from McDonald's caviar nuggets to frozen Florida iguanas and a Kid Rock Super Bowl halftime showdown. Hashtags: #SwingStates #SAVEAct #StandingFilibuster #GovernmentShutdown #StateOfTheUnion #MarcCoxMorningShow #OddNews

David Girard, Artistic Director of Troy Foundry Theatre, is back for the third year playing ALL the characters in an adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol." We discuss the timeless appeal of the story, how it resonates in today's world, and the tricks to tackling a one-man show.   This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre's production of "Swing State" running Nov 15 - 23, 2025

While we love everything about theater, it can cause burnout. Jumping from project to project while balancing other life commitments can take its toll. We chat about setting boundaries, recognizing the symptoms of burnout, and how to take care of yourself. This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre's production of Swing State by Rebecca Gilman, running Nov. 14 - 23, 2025

Harbinger Theatre will close its fourth season with “Swing State” by Pulitzer Prize finalist, Rebecca Gilman, and directed by Brian Sheldon.In the play: Recently widowed, Peg tends to the native plants in her 40-acre rural Wisconsin prairie backyard, her solitary days interrupted only by visits from a family friend with a checkered past. When a mysterious theft alerts the authorities, a string of events unfold that forever changes their lives. “Swing State” marks Harbinger's 18th Capital Region premiere. Performances will be held at Sand Lake Center for the Arts from November 14 - 23, with a free preview on November 13.

Charlie Kirk knew the key to winning a generation to conservatism meant addressing the root cause of America's political problems: a cultural decay that has trapped young people in “prolonged adolescence.”   His solution was to champion cultural and economic values that are congruent with the founding principles of this nation and a flourishing society. On today's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Hanson explains how Kirk urged a generation to grow out of “prolonged adolescence,” rediscover marriage and family, and demand policies that make owning a home and raising children possible again—and why his legacy will be felt for years to come. “ We turned to common sense in half the country, but he was going as an emissary into hostile territory and telling people: ‘There is a reason why you're leaving in the millions. … We have to champion the idea that a two-parent family is not aberrant. It was the historical norm for 2,500 years. It's a good thing to have two or three children. It's a good thing to be a young person and wanna buy a house in your 20s and not in your 40s, or to have a child in your 20s and not in your late 30s.' Nothing wrong with the latter, but he was trying to offer a different paradigm that had proved successful.”

Today on The Scott Jennings Show, safer now and with less public disorder. Big news today: President Trump drops the hammer on a Federal Reserve governor, ICE battles to deport a dangerous illegal alien, and new polling shows Democrats bleeding voters. Plus, two sharp guests you won’t want to miss: Mike Davis, Founder and President Article III Project, and Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson.Keep up with the Trump Administration when you subscribe to The Trump Report. This email brings you daily highlights from the Oval Office, right to your inbox, 5 days a week. Subscribe today at http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Desiderio joins Max Cohen to talk about his recent travel to Arizona and Nevada, covering power in the Senate. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 midterms are closer than they appear. Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto sits down with Marc to talk about winning in swing states, protecting birthright citizenship, and how the DOJ turned into Trump's legal counsel. -Become a Democracy Docket premium member: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://hubs.ly/Q03jcbrc0 -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/ -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com Follow Democracy Docket! -Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced and edited by Sabrina Jacobs.

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In this conversation, Carl Jackson discusses various political topics, including the critique of college culture, the impact of political protests, and the public's perception of Trump and Elon Musk. He highlights the disconnect between government spending and public needs, as well as insights from a focus group of swing voters that reveal shifting opinions towards Trump and his policies. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com NEW!!!! THE CARL JACKSON SHOW MERCH IS HERE. SUPPORT THE PODCAST GETTING A T-SHIRT NOW! https://carljacksonmerch.itemorder.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best way to understand what happened on Tuesday is to listen to what the actual voters have been saying. Dan checks back in with two strategists who run focus groups with key parts of the electorate: Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark, who's been talking to Trump-curious swing voters for months, and Carlos Odio of Equis Research, an expert on the Latino vote. Sarah and Carlos discuss some of the warning signs that were blinking red long before last week, and how we can recognize them—and act on them—in the future.

After a night of resounding losses and a nationwide lurch to the right, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan begin to sift through the pieces—what we know, and we don't, about the race Democrats ran, what voters are looking for, and how to endure the turmoil of a second Trump term.

This bonus episode features Up First co-hosts Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin, Leila Fadel and A Martinez. In the closing days of the election they get together to talk about their biggest takeaways from the voters they spoke with in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Nevada – swing states that could decide the election. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.This episode was edited by Lisa Thomson, HJ Mai, Jan Johnson, Arezou Rezvani and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Lindsay Totty, Julie Depenbrock, Barry Gordemer, Ziad Buchh, Chad Campbell, Claire Murashima, Milton Guevara and Destinee Adams. We get engineering support from Andie Huether.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Megyn Kelly is joined by Spencer Kimball, director of Emerson Polling, to discuss the where the polls show Donald Trump currently in key swing states, which Sun Belt states are best for Trump, how Kamala Harris is looking in the states Biden won in 2020, how Trump is performing in Wisconsin and Michigan, the crucial state of Pennsylvania, whether the polls can be trusted after misses in past cycles, and more. Then BlazeTV's Stu Burguiere, host of "Stu Does America," and Stephen L. Miller, host of the "Versus Media" podcast, join to discuss the current mood among Trump supporters as we approach Election Day, the reasons they should feel encouraged and why they would be feeling anxiety, Trump's garbage truck moment after Biden's "garbage" comment, his hilarious riff about it during his recent rally, Trump's overall authenticity over his career even before he got into politics, the media spinning Biden's "garbage" comment as about an apostrophe or Biden's stutter, their hypocritical double standard, Kamala's latest word salad moment, the media trying to pretend Trump also called Americans garbage, Biden biting babies at the White House during the Halloween party, his history of creepy behavior, and more.Kimball-www.emersoncollegepolling.comBurguiere- https://www.youtube.com/StuDoesAmericaMiller- https://millerversusmedia.substack.com/Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com/Cozy Earth: https://www.CozyEarth/MEGYN.com | code MEGYNGrand Canyon University: https://GCU.eduFollow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Episode 4005: Securing The Swing States

The race for President gets even closer as it enters its final leg, Trump embraces the faith vote, and a foreign dark money group stands accused of funneling money into swing states. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.Cloaked: Get 20% off your subscription when you use promo code DAILYWIRE at checkout: https://cloaked.comZBiotics: The drink before drinking with ZBiotics. Get 15% off your order with promo code WIRE at https://www.ZBiotics.com/Wire

Trump heads to North Carolina as recovery continues, Elon Musk puts his money where his mouth is in swing states, and the trial of Daniel Penny kicks off with jury selection. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.Prize Picks: Download the app today and use code "MORNINGWIRE" to get $50 instantly when you play $5: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/MORNINGWIRERamp: Now get $250 off when you join Ramp. Go to http://www.ramp.com/WIRESavage Freedoms: https://www.savagefreedoms.com/savageops

With less than three weeks to go in the election the race is narrowing in the swing states — with former President Donald Trump polling slightly ahead on average. The U.S. sends a letter warning Israel to increase aid to Palestinians in northern Gaza or possibly risk access to weapons funding. And Ukraine says North Korea is military personnel to Russia, on top of the munitions it already sends.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Dana Farrington, Andrew Sussman, Ryland Barton, Lisa Thomson and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Kaity Klein. We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week, Preet speaks with NBC's national political correspondent Steve Kornacki about the key swing states in the 2024 election and how to make sense of the latest polls. Also, Stay Tuned is going live! RSVP here to our live remote taping with Ben Wikler, chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, on 10/15 at 5pm ET.   Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris joined the View and the Late Show with Stephen Colbert while Americans are dying amid the fallout of Hurricane Helene, we've got major swing state polling updates with less than one month until Election Day 2024, the Seattle Kraken made woke NHL history this week with the first full-time female assistant coach, we've got three of the most absurd mainstream media headlines of the week, and much more!GUEST: Josh FirestineSOURCES: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-october-9-2024Join MugClub to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/mugclubNEW MERCH! https://crowdershop.com/Subscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-crowder/FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficialMusic by @Pogo

Do you want to know what's happening on college campuses this election cycle? Then look no further, because JVN went to the heart of the matter in 2024 swing state, Michigan, at the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy. JVN got to talk to returning guest and Getting Curious MVP, Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes, Political Science Professor (and Icon) Jenna Bednar, as well as two student leaders from the non-partisan voting organization Turn Up Turnout (TUT). TUT's Co-Presidents, Hillary Poudeu-Tchokothe and Maurielle Courtois, break down what TUT's mission is on the University of Michigan campus, and how the university supports student voting efforts. Celeste Watkins-Hayes is the Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and founding director of the school's Center for Racial Justice. Watkins-Hayes is also the Jean E. Fairfax Collegiate Professor of Public Policy, University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor, professor of sociology, and an Anti-Racism Collaborative research and community impact fellow.  Jenna Bednar is Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and serves in the provost's office as the inaugural faculty director of UMICH Votes and Democratic Engagement.  She leads the campus's voting infrastructure and is co-chair of the Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement, a campus-wide collaborative effort to elevate democracy-related research, curriculum, and engagement as part of the launch of the university's next capital campaign. Professor Bednar's research focuses on how collective action builds social goods and the role that institutions play in making that collaboration possible. Hillary Poudeu-Tchokothe, Co-President of Turn Up Turnout, is graduating in the Class of 2026 double majoring in Political Science and History. Maurielle Courtois, Co-President of Turn Up Turnout, is a political Science major with a minor in Law, Justice, and Social Change graduating in 2025. This club is the perfect intersection of my interest in voting rights and politics. You can follow Ford School on Instagram @fordschool You can follow Celeste Watkins-Hayes on Instagram @celestewatkinshayes  You can follow Turn Up Turnout on Instagram @umturnout Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Find books from Getting Curious and Pretty Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our senior producer is Chris McClure. Our editor & engineer is Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, Megyn Kelly takes a deep dive into the ground game of the GOP and the Democrats in the key swing states ahead of the November election. She's joined by Scott Presler, Founder of Early Vote Action, to talk about the innovative strategies the GOP is employing in Pennsylvania to mobilize voters, how the Republican Party is actively courting truckers, Amish voters, and hunters, the challenge of making sure newly-registered voters actually cast a vote on Election Day, how people in blue states can help GOP get out the vote efforts in swing states, the challenges in the important state of North Carolina, and more. Then David Callahan, founder of Blue Tent, joins to discuss the details of the Democratic ground game, how it compares to what the GOP is doing now in 2024, the mystery of the GOP efforts that we won't know until Election Day, how the swap from Biden to Harris has helped registration on the left, the truth about ballot harvesting, and more.Presler- https://earlyvoteaction.com/Callahan- https://www.bluetent.usBirch Gold: Text MEGYN to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldHungryroot: Go to https://Hungryroot.com/megyn to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies.  

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From the moment Donald Trump and Kamala Harris walked off the debate stage, both their campaigns have argued about who won the showdown.But the real question is what the debate meant to a small sliver of voters in a handful of swing states.Campbell Robertson, a reporter on The Times's National desk, and Stella Tan, a producer on “The Daily,” speak to three undecided voters about what they saw during the debate, and how much closer it brought them to a decision.Guest: ​​Campbell Robertson, a reporter for the National desk at The New York Times, who has been tracking undecided voters in Pennsylvania.Stella Tan, an audio producer for “The Daily,” who spoke to an undecided voter in Wisconsin.Background reading: Voters said the vice president talked about a sweeping vision to fix the country's most stubborn problems. But they wanted to hear more.“The Run-Up”: Here's what undecided voters are thinking.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, where a 14-year-old is charged with killing four people and wounding nine others. Donald Trump's legal team heads to court today, with key decisions about his January 6th trial expected ahead of the November election. Candidates are heavily focusing on swing states like Pennsylvania and Georgia as the 2024 election nears its final stretch. And, two Russian nationals are accused of using U.S. influencers to secretly spread Kremlin propaganda online, already reaching millions ahead of the election.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Anna Yukhananov, Roberta Rampton, Brett Neely, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Jan Johnson.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lindsay Totty.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and our technical director is Hannah Gluvna.A previous version of this episode incorrectly said that the FBI visited the alleged shooter's home in 2023. In fact, it was local law enforcement that visited the suspect.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, where a 14-year-old is charged with killing four people and wounding nine others. Donald Trump's legal team heads to court today, with key decisions about his January 6th trial expected ahead of the November election. Candidates are heavily focusing on swing states like Pennsylvania and Georgia as the 2024 election nears its final stretch. And, two Russian nationals are accused of using U.S. influencers to secretly spread Kremlin propaganda online, already reaching millions ahead of the election.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Anna Yukhananov, Roberta Rampton, Brett Neely, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Jan Johnson.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lindsay Totty.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis and our technical director is Hannah Gluvna.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy