The NPR Politics Podcast — live from Seattle!
Summary
Recorded live in Seattle, this episode of the NPR Politics Podcast analyzes the 2026 midterm election landscape, focusing on how affordability, the Iran war, and AI data centers are driving voter sentiment. Hosts Tamara Keith, Miles Parks, and Mara Liason discuss the Republican strategy of blaming Democrats for economic woes while navigating President Trump’s unpopularity and his directive to "pretend he is on the ballot." The hosts also examine the shifting dynamics on immigration, noting growing bipartisan concern over enforcement tactics, and preview key races in Michigan, New York, Wash…
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