EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 26 MIN
U.S. midterm elections: Rise of Democratic Socialists
from The Heat
In primary elections ahead of November's crucial midterms, one of the biggest wins came in the state of Michigan, where progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate despite huge spending against him. What is driving the growing support for progressive candidates? And could their success reshape the political landscape when Americans vote in November?
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