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- Yesterdaynarrative37 min5-min read
Is Running From Trump Enough to Save Republicans on Tuesday?
In a political moment defined by deep polarization and Trump's polarizing influence, Republican candidates like Susan Collins and John E. Sununu are betting that distancing themselves from Trump and embracing a pre-Trump, moderate Republicanism can win over independent and disaffected voters. The episode explores whether this strategy can succeed in states where Democrats typically dominate, and what it signals about the future of the GOP.
- 2 days agonarrative47 min6-min read
They Protested ICE. Now They’ve Been Convicted of Terrorism.
This episode of The Daily examines a landmark terrorism prosecution in the second Trump presidency, where a group of left-wing activists were charged with material support for terrorism after a protest at an ICE detention center turned violent when a protester shot a police officer. The case, driven by a new federal framework targeting anti-government ideologies, raises urgent questions about the weaponization of terrorism laws against political dissent.
- 3 days agonarrative33 min6-min read
The $10 Billion Midterm Ad War
The episode examines the strategic narratives embedded in campaign advertising during the 2026 midterm elections, revealing how Democrats and Republicans frame their messages to disengaged voters through emotional appeals, policy contrasts, and personal attacks. The most controversial ad in Ohio, featuring a candidate’s estranged mother, underscores the ethical boundaries of political messaging.
- 4 days agonarrative29 min5-min read
Tricks, Treats and Trends
This episode of The Daily on Sunday explores the evolving cultural and economic landscape of Halloween in 2026, examining shifts in candy preferences, costume trends, and the booming market for over-the-top decorations. Through interviews with New York Times journalists, the episode reveals how generational tastes, inflation, and digital culture are reshaping one of America’s most adaptable holidays.
- 5 days agointerview41 min8-min read
Gina Hinojosa Believes She’s the One Who Can Finally Flip Texas
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa frames her campaign as a populist uprising against entrenched corporate power and Governor Greg Abbott’s pro-billionaire policies, arguing that Texans are increasingly disillusioned with both parties and ready to unite around economic dignity, public education, and basic rights. Her personal story, border advocacy, and critique of tech giants like Elon Musk position her as a unifying figure in a state long considered out of reach for Democrats.
- 6 days agonarrative29 min4-min read
The Battle Over Black Representation in the South
This episode of The Daily examines how a recent Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act, combined with post-census redistricting, is reshaping political representation for Black voters across the American South, with Mississippi emerging as the next battleground.
- 1 weeks agonarrative33 min5-min read
The Election That Will Define Israel’s Future
The Israeli election is framed as an existential moment for the nation, pitting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot in a deeply divided society grappling with security, democracy, and national identity.
- 1 weeks agonarrative32 min4-min read
Is This Economy as Awful as Voters Think? We Ask Our Expert.
President Trump's claims of economic success clash with voter sentiment as inflation, driven by tariffs and a war with Iran that spiked oil prices, continues to erode affordability. Despite strong business investment and low unemployment, stagnant wage growth and high interest rates—especially on mortgages—have left many Americans, particularly younger generations, struggling to afford homes and basic living costs.
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