Where things stand as voting winds down
Summary
The NPR Politics Podcast discusses the final days of the 2024 midterms, highlighting the shocking endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers by former Democrat Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate race. Hosts analyze key voter demographics, including Black and Latino turnout, and assess the impact of President Trump’s high-profile rallies on Republican enthusiasm. The episode also covers the effects of partisan gerrymandering and legal challenges, while warning that Trump’s history of contesting losses poses a significant risk to the peaceful acceptance of election results.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Con Edison
Introduction and hosts
Haley Stevens endorses Republican in Michigan
Impact of Stevens' switch on El-Sayed
Michigan polls and undecided voters
Turnout: Black voters and white non-college voters
Key demographics in the Michigan race
Watching Latino, independent, and young voters
Early voting numbers and Election Day dynamics
Commercial break
Sponsor: CookUnity
Sponsor: Sattva
Promo: Up First podcast
Promo: Fresh Air with Paul McCartney
Trump's rallies and making the election about him
How Trump's actions affected NC and TX races
Historical midterm trends and Trump's approval
Republican turnout and the 'wipeout' risk
Polling accuracy and the 50% threshold
Gerrymandering and financial advantages
DOJ lawsuits in California and Alaska
Will Trump accept election results?
Sign-off and preview of AP/NPR race calls
Sponsors: NPR Plus and Sources and Methods
Listen ad-free on Castria