Will Your Vote Count In The Midterms?
Summary
Host Mary Harris discusses the 2026 midterms with Jessica Huseman and Greg Blustein, focusing on how far Republicans will go to retain power. The episode analyzes the Georgia Senate and gubernatorial races, highlighting the contentious state election board and lingering 2020 election disputes. In Texas, the conversation covers the strong performance of Democrat James Tallarico against Ken Paxton and the logistical challenges of voter registration backlogs. The guests also address the administration’s recent actions, such as the raid on Ilhan Omar’s home, and their impact on voter anxiety.
Topics discussed
Gymshark: Staying consistent in the gym during winter
Washington Wise: Nonpartisan look at policy and markets
Slate Plus promo and show introduction
Welcome guests Greg and Jessica; Georgia election context
Political anxiety, rumors, and DOJ raid on Ilhan Omar
Impact of political moves on voter trust and early voting
Quince: Cashmere sweaters and wardrobe essentials
Monarch: Financial planning and budgeting app
Georgia Senate race: Mike Collins vs. John Ossoff
Georgia Senate race: Rick Jackson's strategy and Trump alignment
Controversies surrounding Mike Collins and his staff
Georgia election infrastructure and the State Election Board
Power dynamics between the Election Board and Secretary of State
Internal conflicts and recent resolutions within the Election Board
Legacy of 2020 election disputes and candidate positions
Voter anxiety, rumors, and perception of election integrity
Secretary of State race: Tim Fleming vs. Penny Brown Reynolds
Gubernatorial race: Keisha Lance Bottoms and split ticket potential
FreshBooks and Perk: Small business and travel spend ads
Texas Senate race: James Talarico vs. Ted Cruz
Texas political landscape and GOP dominance
Texas election administration: Online voter registration issues
Processing voter registration backlogs in Texas counties
Federal intervention fears and FBI raid on Fulton County
Trump's impact on Georgia and Texas races
Primary turnout and Trump's relationship with Ken Paxton
Show credits and closing remarks
Perk and college degree completion ads
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