What early voting numbers tell us about the midterms
Early voting numbers show large turnout among Black voters, young people and other groups that typically support Democrats. Meanwhile, opini...
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How the midterm elections could get derailed
Election officials at the state and local levels have been focusing on safeguarding security at the polls and election offices. But they're...
The independents who will decide Arizona's congressional races
Midterm elections are just days away, and Democrats in Arizona are trying to flip at least two congressional seats there. Here & Now ’s Pete...
Who's funding the most expensive U.S. election ever?
Tuesday's midterm elections are the most expensive in U.S. history, according to the firm AdImpact. Much of the money is coming from megadon...
Why Iowa is up for grabs
With midterms looming, President Trump campaigned in Iowa for a number of Republican candidates for tight House, Senate and governor seats....
The case for and against Trump's double border wall
With the midterms approaching, Here & Now 's Peter O'Dowd visits Southern Arizona to speak with ranchers who live along the border. We hear...
What's dividing voters in Kansas?
Axios' Margaret Talev and Kansas Public Radio's Jim McLean discuss the dividing lines in Kansas where President Trump campaigned this week....
Trump is ‘financing’ war against Ukraine, Nobel winner says
In recent days, President Trump exempted Russia from new sanctions and agreed to buy Russian diesel. This newfound favorable attitude toward...
Why Utah is taking on Kalshi
Utah is suing Kalshi, the prediction market company, accusing the platform of gambling, which is illegal in the state. Utah's Attorney Gener...
The history of the 'October surprise'
An ‘October surprise’ is a scandal or newsmaking event that can influence voters just weeks before Election Day. Princeton University profes...
What matters most to midterm voters?
The economy is a leading issue for voters this November, but other top issues vary compared to previous midterm elections, according to Pew...
'The Muppets' turn 50
"The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny," Kiran Desai's 2025 novel, is a sprawling, multi-generational family saga that plays out across four con...
Does Ukraine still trust the U.S.?
A U.S.-provided Starlink satellite has been a critical tool in Ukraine’s war against Russia. But, Ukrainian drone operator Dmytro Veselov sa...
Michael Lewis on the ‘Blockers’ who fought DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency lasted just a few months in 2025, but its impact will last for years. That's not because it made the...
Where Republicans are spending their energy — and money — before midterms
Midterm elections are three weeks away, and recent polls show more excitement from Democratic voters than Republicans. The Boston Globe’s Ja...
Author Tommy Orange confronts the phenomenon of 'pretendians'
Cheyenne author Tommy Orange found out that one of his favorite Indigenous writers wasn't actually Indigenous. Then, he interviewed him. Ora...
Is universal child care working in New Mexico?
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller reflects on the state of child care access and affordability in New Mexico, and why he's opening up underused c...
Data centers are making noise in American politics
The construction of data centers in Ohio has become a contentious issue in the Senate race there. The issue at the center of several races a...
Facebook whistleblower says it's time for AI whistleblowers to speak up
In 2021, Frances Haugen released tens of thousands of internal Facebook documents showing the company knew its algorithms were promoting ext...
What we know about the death of a Russian plague lab worker
Russian officials have reportedly placed 200 people under medical observation and quarantined the hospital where a 28-year-old lab worker di...