SPECIAL EDITION: The 2026 midterms are here.
Summary
This special election day edition of The Tangle Podcast features the full staff previewing the 2026 midterms, with polling indicating a likely "blue wave" for Democrats in the House and Senate. The hosts break down ten key Senate races, including contests in Texas, Ohio, and Michigan, alongside selected House races, gubernatorial battles, and ballot initiatives like California’s billionaire wealth tax. Executive editor Isaac Saul concludes with a broader analysis of shifting political fortunes and the potential for a Democratic takeover of both chambers.
Topics discussed
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Show intro, election night preview, and sponsor Incogni
Top 5 news headlines: Iran, Supreme Court, FDA
Midterm election overview and early voting trends
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Senate race breakdowns: Alaska, Iowa, Montana, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska
Senate race breakdowns: Ohio, South Carolina, Texas
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Staff picks: Ohio House race and Vermont governor's race
Staff picks: California foie gras ban and NY House race
Staff picks: TN House, CA tax, VA Senate, NV governor
Staff picks: OR governor, TN bail amendment, AK ballot measure
Staff picks: Florida governor's race
Staff picks: PA House, PA governor, CA ballot measure
Final analysis: Political fortunes and election night scenarios
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