The Midpod: The Midterms Podcast

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Ep. 31 Swinglandia: California Women Running for Office May 29, 2018

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With the June 5th primary around the corner, we summarize the contests for GOP-held House seats in Southern California and introduce you to four women candidates: Julia Peacock, Jess Morse, Katie Porter and Delaine Eastin.

Ep 30. CA-48: A Blue Wave in Surf City? May 22, 2018

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A crowded field vies to unseat 30-year incumbent Dana Rohrabacher, and the moms hold an upbeat, down ballot potluck.

Ep. 29 Nancy Cohen: Yes SHE can! May 15, 2018

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Historian Nancy Cohen shares her insights into the impact of the women's movement on American politics and what works for women who are running for office.

Ep. 28 Gustavo Arellano: the Lowdown on the O.C. May 08, 2018

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Over breakfast bowls and chilaquiles, we talk with this LA Times Columnist and book author, also known as The Mexican With Glasses, about Orange County history and the hero of the homelessness impasse.

Ep. 27 CA-25: Are you on my side? May 01, 2018

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Kids march for safe schools, and three strong candidates take on Steve Knight, one of the most vulnerable GOP members of congress and a friend of the gun lobby.

Ep. 26. Tony the Democrat: The Power of the Postcard Apr 24, 2018

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Tony McMullin shares the story or Postcards to Voters. With a powerful digital platform, he's enabled thousands of dedicated craftivists to reach out in the most analog, fridge-friendly way to get out the vote in elections up and down the ballot.

Ep. 25 The Power of the Potluck Apr 17, 2018

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There's a new social platform and it's called the dinner table

Ep. 24 Mary Wilson: Candidate in TX-21 Apr 10, 2018

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The biggest surprise of the Texas primary was Mary Wilson's win in the 21st. Now heading for a runoff on May 22nd against Joseph Kopser, Wilson, a baptist pastor, tells her story and shares her vision for a more caring and just America.

Ep. 23 MidPod Roundup with Kitsy McNulty & Elliott Morris Apr 03, 2018

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This week the Two Moms review recent developments (Conor Lamb! Woo-hoo!), exhort listeners to sponsor the pod on https://patreon.com/themidpod and interview Kitsy McNulty of FairDistricts PA and G. Elliott Morris, editor of www.thecrosstab.com.

Ep. 22 CA-22: Devin Nunes Gets His First Real Challenge Mar 27, 2018

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In the heart of California's fertile Central Valley, a growing number of voters are questioning whether Notorious Memo Author, Devin Nunes, has their interests at the top of his priority list. Heather & Nicie meet up with farmers and citizens who share their thoughts on local needs. And the Two Moms enjoy Thai curry cooked by candidate, Andrew Janz.

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