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    Long Play

    To win America, you need to win the South.

    The South is the new epicenter of American politics and culture. Population growth, economic investment, cultural influence, and political realignment are reshaping the region and, in turn, the nation. For both major parties, these states have become central to their political future.

    Changes to voting rights have altered the political landscape, with consequences that extend far beyond the South. Rapid population growth is also shifting political power southward, increasing the region’s influence in Congress and the Electoral College.

    To win in the South, you have to understand the South. Across six Southern states, Long Play’s hosts Jennifer Palmieri and Errin Haines will explore the people, communities, institutions, and forces shaping one of America’s most dynamic regions. They’ll examine the issues driving voters, the assumptions that no longer hold, and the leaders who may shape politics and public life in the years ahead.

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    Florida: Storms and Surges Oct 19, 2026
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    Florida is changing, but are its politics keeping up with the people who live there? In the Season 2 premiere of Long Play, Jen and Errin head to the panhandle to examine the battle for Black voters, the rising cost of living and the competing visions of David Jolly, Byron Donalds and Angie Nixon.
    And local students discuss how party loyalty takes a back seat to more immediate concerns about affordability, opportunity and whether candidates will deliver on their promises.

    Guests: Rep. Angie Nixon, David Jolly, Rep. Byron Donalds


    Bonus: Why People Are Finally Paying Attention To Mississippi (w/ Scott Colom) Oct 08, 2026
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    Jen and Errin speak with Mississippi Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom about the recent buzz around his race, how his work as a District Attorney has prepared him for this campaign, and why Democrats need to stop ignoring Mississippi.

    You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.


    Bonus: Can A Democrat Actually Win in Arkansas? (w/ Hallie Shoffner) Oct 02, 2026
    Show notes Jen and Errin speak with Arkansas Democratic Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner about the struggles Arkansans are facing, why her campaign is resonating in a deep red state, and how the difficult decision to close her family's farm led her here.

    Bonus: Something Different is Happening in Texas (w/ Gina Hinojosa) Sep 24, 2026
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    Jen and Errin sit down with Texas State Representative and Democratic candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, to discuss the impact of the recent ICE shooting in Austin, how public schools have become a cornerstone of her campaign, and why Texas is over MAGA's super-partisan rhetoric.

    You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.


    Bonus: Will The South Decide the Midterms? Sep 18, 2026
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    Jen, Errin and special guest Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of Pod Save America, sit down to discuss the key races they are watching in the South heading into November, what it means to “win” the South, and their biggest political questions of the cycle.

    You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.


    Mississippi: Reckoning and Rebuilding Aug 24, 2026
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    Mississippi is a state with a complicated past, deep political divides and a long history of being overlooked.

    In the final episode of Long Play, Jen and Mitch look at Mississippi’s complex history, the lack of political investment in the state, and the people working to build power from the ground up. Discussing voting rights and the legacy of Emmett Till and Medgar Evers to the 2026 Senate race, they discover what happens when a state gets left behind and whether Mississippi is ready for something different.

    Guests: Wright Thompson, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Brandon Presley, Sen. candidate Scott Colom, journalists from Mississippi Today, Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable


    South Carolina: Primary Focus Aug 17, 2026
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    South Carolina has long played an important role in Democratic presidential politics. Now, it’s moving to the front of the line.

    Jen and Mitch find out why electability matters here, and what it means for South Carolinians to be the first to vote in the Democratic presidential primary.

    They also look at the political changes already underway, from new candidates entering tough races to an unexpectedly open U.S. Senate seat.

    Guests: Rep. Jim Clyburn, Former Mayor Steven Benjamin, Jalisa Washington-Price, Congressional candidate Nancy Lacore, Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews


    Tennessee: A Single Party Issue Aug 10, 2026
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    Tennessee wasn't always a reliably Republican state. Today, it's a case study in what one-party rule looks like.

    In Episode 4 Jen and Mitch explore how redistricting, political power, and grassroots activism are reshaping Tennessee's future. They examine who holds power, who gets represented, and what happens when communities fight to have their voices heard.

    Guests: State Rep. Justin Pearson, State Rep. Jeremy Faison, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Pastor J. Lawrence Turner, Justin Kanew (The Tennessee Holler)


    North Carolina: Tar Heel Flip Aug 03, 2026
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    North Carolina is one of the most closely divided states in the country. But when it comes to political power, the story is much more complicated.

    Jen, Mitch, and Errin explore the growing power of unaffiliated voters, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's devastation, the fight over who controls state government, and why elections here are so often decided on the margins.

    Guests: Jason Isbell, Former Gov. and Sen. candidate Roy Cooper, former Gov. Pat McCrory, State Senate Minority Leader Sydney Batch, Congressional candidate Jamie Ager


    Texas: "Is This The Year?" Jul 27, 2026
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    Every election cycle the question inevitably comes up - will Texas flip? But the biggest story in Texas isn't whether the state will turn blue. It's how the people who live there are redefining what Texas politics looks like.

    Jen, Mitch, and Errin travel across the state to explore immigration, education, faith, and the changing priorities of Texas voters through the voices of the people living those debates every day.

    Guests: State Rep. James Talarico, State Sen. Taylor Rehmet, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Benny Melendez and Mario Guerrero, Tarrant County Residents


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