Description
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, what are voters saying about President Trump and the state of the country? Sarah Longwell, CEO and publisher of The Bulwark, has spent years conducting focus groups with voters across the political spectrum. She joins host Marisa Lagos to discuss what she's hearing, including growing economic anxiety, frustration among Republican voters and the issues that could shape the midterms.
They also explore how social media is changing the way Americans get their news, the Democrats' messaging strategy, potential 2028 presidential contenders and concerns about election integrity.
🎙 Host: Marisa Lagos
🎧 Guest: Sarah Longwell
📌 Show: Political Breakdown
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About Political Breakdown:
Join hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos as they unpack the day in politics with a California perspective. Featuring interviews with reporters and other insiders involved in the craft of politics—including elected officials, candidates, pollsters, campaign managers, fundraisers, and other political players—Political Breakdown pulls back the curtain to offer an insider’s glimpse at how politics works today.