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Harry Enten and Julian Borger: Voting with Fear and Loathing

Oct 28, 2026 · 49m

Summary

Host Tim Miller and CNN data analyst Harry Enton analyze the U.S. midterm elections, projecting a Democratic House majority and a potential 52-seat Senate majority driven by strong polling in key states. The discussion highlights how the Israel conflict is unexpectedly benefiting Democratic candidates in Michigan and notes a surge in Black voter turnout in the South. In the second segment, guest Julian Borger examines global elections in Israel, Brazil, and Serbia, arguing that fear and youth mobilization are driving significant pushback against authoritarian regimes.

Topics discussed

Show intro and segment preview House of Representatives race analysis New England delegations and live stream promo Senate outlook and key state polls Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota Senate races Noble suitcase advertisement Mississippi, Nebraska, and Montana races Polling errors and voter turnout dynamics Hexclad cookware advertisement Israel election results and coalition talk Alaska governor and senate races Guest introduction: Hodakop Extra Care Member advertisement Israel: Arab party surge and fears Israel: Coalition options and West Bank policy Israel: Implications for Iran conflict CVS Pharmacy and ChatGPT ads Global trends: Brazil and Serbia turnout US: Black voter turnout and authoritarianism Serbia: Student movement and direct democracy Closing music and sponsor reads
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