The Midpod: The Midterms Podcast

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Ep. 81 The Midpod Finale Dec 21, 2018

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Eunice and Heather wrap up the Midpod and share conversations with one of their favorite listeners, Krishan Patel in California and one of their favorite candidates, newly elected Congresswoman elect, Haley Stevens from Michigan's 11th Congressional District.

Ep. 80 In Memoriam: Giles Perkins Dec 18, 2018

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Last November we traveled to Alabama to cover the race between Doug Jones and Roy Moore for U.S. Senate. We were fortunate to spend time in Birmingham with the architect of the Jones campaign: Giles Perkins, who passed away in early December. A civic leader who operated at the intersection of business, politics and community development, Perkins shared a wealth of insight and historical context with us, along with some great recommendations for dining and travel in Alabama.

Ep. 79 Sen. Maggie Hassan: the SUPPORT Act Dec 11, 2018

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There wasn't much coverage, but this Fall Congress actually stepped up and passed a $6 billion, bipartisan bill to help communities fight the opiod epidemic. Senator Hassan (D-NH) tells us about new law and how it came together.

Ep. 78 David King: We won! Now what?! Dec 04, 2018

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Newly elected members of congress have been attending King's orientation program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for over two decades. King tells us what new members need to learn to hit the ground running, and provides some sharp insights into this historically large, diverse and ambitious class.

Ep. 77 Seth Moulton & Emily Cherniack: Servant Leaders & Power Politics Nov 27, 2018

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Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Emily Cherniack have been recruiting service veterans to run for office, and Moulton is seeking to oust Democratic leadership to make way for younger lawmakers.

Ep. 76 Amanda Hunter: The Year of the Woman! Nov 20, 2018

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Hunter describes how decades of research and activism contributed to historic gains at the ballot box for women this year.

Ep. 75 G. Elliott Morris, the Economist Midterms Results Round-up Nov 13, 2018

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Morris' model for the house was spot on. We get his takeaways, and discuss a winning strategy for taking voter turnout to the next level. Hint: grab an apron & a long fork.

Ep. 74 Rachel Bitecofer: Election Night Preview Nov 06, 2018

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This Virginia-based political scientist has a model for the House based on 'negative partisanship,' and she sees a blue wave.

Ep. 73 North Dakota, land of Hotdish and Heidi Heitkamp Nov 02, 2018

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Farmers here know the trade war with China first hand. Tribes know the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women first hand. We speak to both, and have a long overdue conversation on abortion.

Ep. 72 Glenn Nye: Congress and the Future of Compromise. Oct 30, 2018

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A "recovering politician" and former member of Congress, Nye heads the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress. He thinks elected officials will perform better if we fix the system in which they operate

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