Electoral Politics
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

PBS News Hour, full episode, May 25, 2026
This episode covers critical diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran, the Pope's urgent call for AI regulation, and the political landscape shifts as a key voter bloc expresses disillusionment with the Trump administration's health policies.

Matthew Hoh: The Pentagon’s Biggest Lie About Iran
Matthew Hoh exposes the Pentagon's alleged deception regarding a school attack in Iran and critiques the US military's declining global dominance, political disingenuousness, and the revolutionary impact of cheap drone warfare.

WOW: Republicans suffer RARE BAD NEWS in deep red state
A rare Democratic strategic win in Nebraska sets the stage for a potential Senate upset, while LA Mayor Karen Bass details her administration's efforts to tackle homelessness, housing, and the entertainment industry amidst political challenges.

LIVE: Trump TRAPPED by his OWN WAR as he LASHES OUT
This episode dissects how Donald Trump's incoherent messaging on the Iran war and his late-night social media rants are eroding American global standing and domestic political stability, while highlighting the escalating challenges in the redistricting battle.

$5 Gas Is Just the Beginning. It Gets MUCH Worse. | The Next Level
The hosts dissect the escalating political 'winner-take-all' mentality, from partisan redistricting to the potentially catastrophic global economic fallout of the Iran war, arguing for aggressive, persuasive political action.

A Return to Jim Crow? Ex-DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke Slams Gutting of Voting Rights Act
Former DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clark details how recent Supreme Court rulings and Trump administration actions are dismantling voting rights, weaponizing the Department of Justice, and pushing American democracy towards a "return to Jim Crow."

Trump ADMITS Defeat, Says Iran Ceasefire Is on “Life Support”
The hosts dissect Trump's faltering Iran ceasefire, his contradictory Venezuela statehood proposal, and the critical impact of recent redistricting rulings on Democratic prospects.

PBS News Hour full episode, May 7, 2026
This episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic efforts to mend U.S.-Vatican relations, the impact of a Supreme Court decision on Louisiana's congressional map, and the humanitarian crisis of African migration to the Canary Islands.

LIVE: Trump DOJ Tries to BAIL OUT Trump BEFORE It’s TOO LATE | Legal AF
The podcast dissects the Trump administration's alleged weaponization of the Department of Justice against media and political opponents, alongside the Supreme Court's increasingly partisan interventions in critical legal battles.

Corporate Money Machine In Democratic Primaries | Luke Goldstein | TMR
An investigative journalist uncovers a sophisticated 'dark money' network, 'Majority Democrats and The Bench,' systematically influencing Democratic primaries to back moderate candidates using unprecedented loopholes in campaign finance laws.

What Pete Hegseth’s Iran Meltdown Really Exposed
This episode critiques the Trump administration's handling of the Iran war, the politically motivated indictment of James Comey, the Supreme Court's weakening of the Voting Rights Act, and the mass firing of the National Science Board, highlighting the perceived erosion of democratic institutions and global stability.

Watch the GOP Media Machine Flip the Switch (w/ Lib & Learn)
Tim Miller and the Lib and Learn hosts dissect the Republican media's coordinated response to political events, the Democratic Party's strategic missteps, and the evolving role of performance in modern politics.

LIVE: MAGA gets UNCOVERED as Trump SURRENDERS in WAR
This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy regarding Iran, its politicization of the Department of Justice, and the broader implications of Christian nationalism and electoral strategy.

LIVE: Trump HIT with BOMBSHELL as DOJ Makes DEVASTATING ADMISSION in COURT | Legal AF
Hosts dissect Donald Trump's perceived disastrous handling of the Iran conflict, his plummeting poll numbers, and the weaponization of the Justice Department and Supreme Court to suppress votes and target political adversaries.

LIVE: MAGA gets UNCOVERED as Trump STOLEN DOCS Scandal RESURFACES
The hosts dissect the escalating 'Trump's Iran war,' revealing contradictory White House messaging, alleged financial motives behind Trump's document retention, and deep infighting within the MAGA movement over these crises.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's Lies Are Coming Out!
Don Lemon and political strategist Steve Schmidt dissect the Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict, exposing alleged contradictions, lack of transparency, and the political fallout impacting the economy and public trust.

Black Senators Rebuke Trump SAVE Act. Jim Crow 2.0 Tactics Could Disenfranchise Millions
Black Senators vehemently oppose the proposed 'SAVE Act,' framing it as a modern-day voter suppression tactic designed to disenfranchise millions of eligible Americans and consolidate political power.

MAGA DUMPS Trump Over Iran War Betrayal (w/ Jen Psaki)
Former White House comms experts Jen Psaki and Dan Feifer dissect Trump's disastrous Iran war messaging and the evolving dynamics of Democratic primaries, revealing how loyalty to Trump overrides policy for his base and new political divides are shaping the party's future.

BREAKING: Tucker Carlson Might be Arrested! Find Out Why!
The host argues that Tucker Carlson's potential arrest, based on alleged CIA surveillance and a criminal referral for talking to Iranians, is part of a broader, coordinated effort by pro-Israel forces within the US government and media to silence critics of Israeli foreign policy.

News Reporter SPEECHLESS After Rancher Reveals How Trump CHANGED EVERYTHING After Biden Left Office!
The host argues that President Trump's policies have drastically secured the U.S. southern border, leading to a 90% reduction in migrant encounters in key sectors, a stark contrast to the previous administration.

LIVE: MAGA gets UNCOVERED as Trump LOSES CONTROL over WAR
This episode exposes the alleged incompetence and corruption within the Trump administration, from Kristi Noem's controversial hearings to the chaotic origins and execution of the Iran war, alongside a deep dive into the shifting political landscape of the Texas Senate primary.

TNL Live! Iran War Nukes MAGA
The Bulwark hosts dissect the chaotic and contradictory justifications for Trump's war in Iran, highlighting its political vulnerabilities and the administration's lack of a coherent strategy.

LIVE: OFFICIAL DEM REBUTTALS TO TRUMP SOTU
Democratic leaders and the Working Families Party deliver sharp rebuttals to Trump's State of the Union, detailing his administration's perceived failures on affordability, safety, and governance while advocating for progressive solutions and people-powered political change.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 23, 2026
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's global tariffs, but he immediately reimposed them under a different law, while escalating tensions with Iran, and facing domestic and international crises ranging from cartel violence in Mexico to a deadly bomb cyclone in the US Northeast.