Trump’s Midterm Pitch? Bomb LA.
Podcast: Talking FedsPublished On: Thu Oct 08 2026
Description: Guest host Jonathan Alter convenes David Graham and Molly Jong-Fast for a wide-ranging preview of the midterm elections now less than a month away. The trio dig into Republicans’ tactical retreat from previously competitive races, potential stumbling blocks for Democrats, a string of presidential gaffes, and the coming campaign trail confrontation between Trump and Obama. Mentioned in this episode:Jonathan’s Substack.David’s reporting.Molly’s podcast. Time Magazine’s interview with Trump.The Atlantic’s reporting about Kash Patel’s latest moves.Politico reporting about Democrats’ potential missed opportunities in governors’ races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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