Mara Liasson

From Russia to AI to Iran, President Trump has taken political stances that put him at odds with much of the electorate.

From Russia to AI to Iran, President Trump has taken political stances that put him at odds with much of the electorate.

Democrats think they have a shot at winning a U.S. Senate seat and the governor's mansion in Alaska this election. We look at the issues at stake, and why Republicans are playing defense in a state Donald Trump won by 13 points in 2024.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and Alaska Public Media Washington correspondent Liz Ruskin.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

Transcript MILES PARKS, HOST: Fish, Family, Freedom. That is the campaign slogan for Mary Peltola, the Democrat trying to unseat a

President Trump continued to campaign for Republican congressional candidates, visiting traditionally red states as he tries to increase turnout among the GOP base. We discuss whether the strategy can pay off.Then, we talk about a recent campaign ad in the Ohio gubernatorial race attracting widespread controversy in some quarters.And, as usual on Fridays: Can't Let It Go.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

A new kind of economic populism is surging in both parties this year as voters search for a political party that can solve growing concerns about financial stability.

A new kind of economic populism is surging in both parties this year as voters search for a political party that can solve growing concerns about financial stability.

If you look at the few truly competitive seats, polls show a more complicated picture of momentum toward the Democratic Party in midterm House races. For the Senate, Republicans are on defense.

If you look at the few truly competitive seats, polls show a more complicated picture of momentum toward the Democratic Party in midterm House races. For the Senate, Republicans are on defense.

Transcript MILES PARKS, HOST: The midterm elections are well underway. According to the University of Florida's Election Lab, 22 million people have already cast ballots.