Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Episodes
Will Data Centers Cost Republicans the Midterms?
Alex Wagner explores how opposition to AI data centers has become a major bipartisan issue in the 2026 election cycle, contrasting Donald Trump’s support with widespread public anxiety.
North Carolina: "Tar Heel Flip"
In this episode of Long Play, hosts explore North Carolina’s shifting political landscape, featuring singer-songwriter Jason Isbell on music and common ground.
Chaos in the Big Tent: Is America Third Party Curious?
Alex Wagner explores rising third-party momentum amid Democratic and Republican fractures, featuring Ralph Nader on systemic reform and independent…
Trump Tries to Bleach the Country
Alex Wagner examines the Trump administration’s revocation of Temporary Protected Status for 330,000 Haitians, featuring an interview with Harlane, a nurse facing deportation to a violent homeland.
Stopping the Steal (Again)
Trump's Black Box Presidency
Host Alex Wagner examines the Trump administration’s secrecy surrounding the Iran conflict, featuring veterans Paul Rykoff and Rebecca Roberts who…
“They’re Hunting Latino Men”
Host Alex Wagner discusses the fatal shootings of two men by ICE agents in Houston and Maine, featuring LULAC CEO Juan Proano on the community’s grief and distrust.
Where Do Democrats Go After Graham Platner?
Alex Wagner discusses the collapse of Graham Plattner’s Maine Senate campaign following sexual assault allegations and his subsequent suspension.