Your questions on the midterms, answered (NPR+)
Summary
In this bonus episode of the NPR Politics Podcast Plus, hosts Tamara Keith, Miles Parks, and Mara Liason answer listener questions from a virtual midterm supporter event. They discuss the Supreme Court ruling blocking Trump’s mail-in voting executive order, the impact of gerrymandering on House races, and the reliability of polling data. The conversation also covers the Republican cash advantage, the potential Democratic agenda if they win the House, and strategies for voters to protect election integrity and lower costs.
Topics discussed
Introduction and event recap
Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting
Public trust in elections and voting methods
Understanding polling accuracy and fake polls
Impact of gerrymandering on midterms
Positive trends in turnout and engagement
Donating to campaigns and local elections
Republican cash advantage and fundraising
Democratic agenda if they win the House
Political levers for lowering prices
Protecting voting and what citizens can do
Closing remarks and thanks to listeners
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