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Sarah Longwell on What Democrats Should Borrow From Trump

September 08, 2026

There are a lot of different ways to introduce our guest this week, Sarah Longwell. She is a former Republican operative who has decades of experience in political messaging and communications. She's also an entrepreneur and media pioneer who has, in just a few short years, built an influential media company called The Bulwark. Last year, The Bulwark, with its anti-MAGA, never-Trump messaging, brought in more than $20 million. She's a dedicated student of politics who conducts thousands of fo...

The Real Threats to Voting This November Might Not Be What You Think

August 12, 2026

Election administration may not be the sexiest topic out there but it’s something many of us have started paying close attention to these days. President Trump, who still refuses to accept the results of the 2020 election, has made influencing how we vote a major part of his second term from attempts to force states to turn over voter rolls to changing rules on mail-in voting to broader attempts to “nationalize” election oversight ahead of the midterms. That’s why Amy wanted to talk with some...

Are Democrats Blowing Their Chance to Take Back the Senate?

August 10, 2026

This is special edition of the Odd Years! Today, we bring to you Cook Political Report's other podcast: Editors Roundtable.If you don’t know Editors Roundtable, it is a weekly conversation between Cook Political Report analysts where we discuss the issues, trends, and individual races that we think are the most important and impactful. Think of it as an opportunity to be a fly on the wall during our editorial meetings.On this Editors Roundtable, is the Senate still in play for Democrats after...