ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The 2026 midterm results are in! We break down who won, highlight the races that made the biggest impact, and discuss what the outcomes could mean for the future of American politics, from control of Congress to the gubernatorial races. We also look back at the contests we polled this fall, from Texas and Iowa to Ohio, Michigan, Maine, and New York. And about those polls... we take a look at how the final numbers stacked up on Election Day.
Plus, a fun fact that Elon Musk will love. In July 1997, just days after NASA’s Pathfinder landed on Mars, voters were asked whether there would ever be a McDonald’s on the Red Planet. Jay thinks another restaurant chain might have Martian advantage....
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