Midterm campaigning enters home stretch
Summary
This episode analyzes President Trump’s strategy of campaigning in red states to boost Republican turnout amid his record-low approval ratings. The hosts also discuss the fallout from a fake polling scandal in Michigan and the controversial Ohio gubernatorial ad featuring a candidate’s estranged mother. The segment concludes with lighthearted takes on a misplaced super PAC ad and the search for the exact night Van Gogh painted "The Starry Night."
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Con Edison
Intro: Midterm election turnout and show overview
Trump's strategy in red states and voter motivation
Controversy over fake polls in Michigan
Sponsors: Rosetta Stone, Squarespace, AARP
Ohio governor's race and controversial Ramaswamy ad
Sponsors: Rosetta Stone, Machine Gods, Sources and Methods
Can't Let It Go: Misplaced ads in Oregon and Texas
Can't Let It Go: Identifying Van Gogh's Starry Night sky
Can't Let It Go: Tampa Bay Rays and emotional reactions
Outro: Credits and listening tips
Sponsor: Rosetta Stone
Sponsor: Where is Austin Tice?
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