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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 13 MIN

Why Democrats could get more midterm votes but lose the House anyway

from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios

As the November midterms start ramping up, a look at some recent polling, and some redistricting battles that could impact the outcomes.  On Today's Show:Mara Liasson, NPR national political correspondent, talks about the latest national political news, including what's happening in foreign policy as President Trump travels to China and a deal to end the Iran war is still not happening. Plus, she discusses the redistricting wars and what a recent NPR/PBS/Marist poll found about the president's approval ratings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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