Trump 2.0 at One Year: Why Democrats May Take Back the House in 2026 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 17 MIN

Trump 2.0 at One Year: Why Democrats May Take Back the House in 2026

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Michael Smerconish, David Wasserman

One year into President Trump's second term, all eyes are on the 2026 midterm elections. Michael Smerconish is joined by David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst at the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, to break down what the numbers really say about the fight for Congress. From shrinking battleground districts and independent voter drift to inflation, immigration, and the limits of a potential Democratic wave, Wasserman explains why 2026 may look very different from past midterms—and why even a modest seat shift could change everything. Original air date 20 January 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jan 22, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Trump 2.0 at One Year: Why Democrats May Take Back the House in 2026

0:00 17:16

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Smerconish Podcast?

This episode is 17 minutes long.

When was this The Smerconish Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on January 22, 2026.

Can I download this The Smerconish Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!