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What red wave? Not this time. Joe and Alex break down a historic night for Democrats - but if you've listened to the show, you knew this was coming all along. What happened in some of the key states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and others? And a surprise race in Colorado that (almost) no one saw coming. And why does Joe think young voter turnout might have lasting consequences for decades?

On the day after the midterms, Rick speaks to legendary journalist Bob Woodward. Bob’s insights to Trump’s psyche while POTUS are unrivaled. They discuss what they call Trump’s moral free fall during COVID, election denying, the fascination with KimJung Un, his megalomaniacal tendencies and more. This is an episode you can’t miss, especially if you want to look to 2024 and what the stakes are. And, find out who Rick puts on the enemies list this time.

In this special pre Election Day episode, Rick and political strategist Simon Rosenberg talk about the upcoming mid- terms. Why isn’t the media pushing back on right wing propaganda on who’s ahead in the polls? What does record early turnout mean? The right seems to have more to spend on everything, including polling. So, is it a red wave as the right claims or will it end up being a red mirage. Also, Lincoln Project confounder Reed Galen joins Rick for a special day before Election Day episode to chat about Trump announcing, how so many races are polling within the margin of error and too close to call.

Joe and Alex discuss what the final weekend of a campaign is like - and why they find themselves knocking doors, not in a studio, in the final days. What's the final weekend like for campaign staff? Can a campaign turn things around so late? Why is Trump in Iowa this week - and why that could be a bad sign for Chuck Grassley. Plus, a sign Democrats may be optimistic about Election Day turnout.

Jon Ralston - Founder and CEO of the Nevada Independent, joins the show to talk Nevada in the final Deep Dive of election season! Nobody knows Nevada data better than Jon - what are the key counties he thinks will decide the election in Nevada? What is Jon seeing from the early vote that might be the "canary in the coal mine" for Democrats? What do Democrats need from the Clark County "firewall" to be confident on Election Day? And which GOP candidate does Jon think is "the most dangerous man ever to be on a ballot?"

Rick Wilson is joined by attorney and Lincoln Project Co-Founder, George Conway. They cover why Donald Trump will run again, where the prosecution against the former President stands and how Rick is an expert at getting in Trump's head. They talk document scandal, January 6th and Rick becoming Ron Desantis' campaign manager. Listen to find out who makes the list .

Fresh off his Iowa trip, Joe reports back on a few days of canvassing the state - what has Iowa Democrats really energized? Joe and Alex catch up on all the good news for Democrats this week - economic numbers, encouraging polling, and more. And what's Joe's unvarnished take on the Pennsylvania debate? Did it even matter? Plus, 107,000 "found" voter registrations in Virginia... wait, what?

Rick Wilson wants you to understand the fight you’re in - with the enemies of the republic, the enemies of democracy, the enemies of freedom. In the first episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson speaks with legendary Republican strategist Stuart Stevens. The Republic is in peril as the mid-term elections approach. They discuss the January 6th hearings, how effective the MAGA right is at propaganda and how we fight to save democracy. Listen to find out who’s on the enemies list this week. Subscribe, share, review and whatever you do, stay off The List.

A special Deep Dive episode from Iowa with special guest... Joe Trippi! Joe's in Iowa for the final push -- what's his take on how things are going in the Hawkeye State? And new data from the "Bible" of Iowa polling that shows Chuck Grassley may be in trouble - and two close races for the House. What makes Iowa different? And how do you win it? Plus - a quick look at some new national polling that's all good news for some key Democrats.

We've got real numbers to talk about. Early voting returns are starting to come in from key states -- which numbers really matter? We asked Simon Rosenberg to come back and give his take. What numbers have us encouraged in some key battleground states? Plus, Simon gives his three reasons why early voting is the most important thing you can do this election cycle. And is there a wild card nobody is seeing? Why might we be seeing a positive swing in Nevada and the Southwest? Plus: Why has the Democratic strategy with one key group "reshaped politics"?

On this week's Tuesday Deep Dive podcast, Trygve Olson and Paul Maslin rejoin the show to talk Wisconsin -- how do they see the two high-profile statewide matchups? What can Mandela Barnes and Tony Evers do to win? How do they reach key voters in border areas where TV can get expensive? What are the key areas we should look for as results come in? And we ask both to zoom out and explain why races are compressing everywhere. Watch out... on Election Night it could get weird for some longtime incumbent Republican Senators... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Alex discuss why this week's new polling from Georgia really matters. What's under the hood that has Joe thinking Herschel Walker continues to be in a world of hurt? What's the latest in the fight for the House - and Joe gets into the one thing he thinks is going to decide the midterms. Also, how should a campaign capitalize on a viral debate moment like Tim Ryan's takedown of JD Vance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, our Tuesday Deep Dive podcast heads to Michigan - featuring two of our old friends, Jeff Timmer and Amy Chapman. Jeff and Amy know Michigan better than anyone -- Joe and Alex get their take on the races that matter in Michigan. Just how crazy is the Republican field? What other�races besides the Big 3 statewides could matter just as much? And what kind of performance do down ballot Democrats need from Governor Whitmer to win a state Senate majority and flip a GOP-held House seat? And how do we guard against the Red Mirage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're up to 299 MAGA cult election deniers running for office. How many of them can we beat? Joe and Alex discuss the races that may decide the balance of power in the House. And as Mitch McConnell said... there's plenty of other "candidate quality" problems to get into with Herschel Walker's latest scandals. And don't ask Dr. Oz to dog-sit. And what does this mean for 2024 and beyond?  Show Notes: Where Republican Election Deniers Are On The Ballot Near You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first statewide deep dive, we take a close look at Ohio - and our Ohio friends David Pepper and Chris Gibbs join us to give their expert takes. How does a Democrat win Ohio statewide? What's Tim Ryan doing right -- and where the heck is JD Vance right now? How much does momentum mean in a state like Ohio? Which races beyond the Senate are key bellwethers? Three House districts might go a long way to deciding the balance of power in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With less than six weeks to go until Election Day, what should campaigns be doing? Joe and Alex get into what campaigns can take from polling (hint, it's not the head-to-head numbers the media fixates on), whether it's possible to change a message this late -- and why independents in Arizona think Blake Masters is too "slippery". Turns out it's almost impossible to pretend to be moderate when you start that far MAGA.  If you're looking to help Floridians recover from Hurricane Ian, our friends at the Lincoln Project put together a list of charities to help: https://bit.ly/3SLK430 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The only former US Senator currently on a comedy tour joins the show to talk about what he's doing to help Democrats win this year -- and how you can help too. How did we get this far down the road - and why has today's ultra-MAGA GOP become what it is? Plus - what's Al's solution to fix the Senate and reform the filibuster? And Al gives Dems some advice on how to win this fall -- while tossing in a pretty damn good Mitch McConnell impression. Check out Al's tour and podcast at alfranken.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Alex talk the final primary results of the season -- New Hampshire's ultra-MAGA sweep proves the GOP is still totally the party of Trump -- and why that helps Democratic prospects for holding both houses of Congress. And of course, Lindsey Graham's national abortion ban has Joe and Alex both scratching their heads. Turns out an abortion ban and ending Medicare and Social Security isn't exactly popular. Finally, some listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices