Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy with Madeleine Brand: The 2026 Midterms - Blue Walls, Red Waves & Other Political Myths

Political strategists Mike Murphy and Bob Shrum join award-winning journalist Madeleine Brand for a bipartisan conversation examining the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Bringing decades of campaign experience from both sides of the aisle, Murphy and Shrum separate conventional wisdom from political reality, exploring the electoral dynamics, voter behavior, and strategic narratives likely to shape the fight for Congress.Topics include:• The 2026 midterm elections and control of Congress• Swing states, battleground districts, and electoral strategy• Political polarization and shifting voter coalitions• Campaign messaging, media, and public opinion• What the election could mean for the future of American democracy