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After a Crushing Defeat, Trump Doubles Down

After a stinging rebuke last week at the polls, President Trump announced that he would elevate Stephen Miller — a driving force behind some of the most polarizing policies of …

41:42

Introducing ‘METRO’ From Serial Productions

Today, we’re sharing an episode from a brand-new show called “METRO,” made by the Serial podcast team and the reporters here at The Times who cover New York City.Every other …

34:29

Chuck Schumer on Governing With (Or Without) Trump

Warning: This episode contains strong language.Last spring, the political picture for Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, was downright bleak. President Trump was back in the White House. Schumer’s Democratic …

28:56

The Voters Who Flipped Congress

The midterm elections were an electoral tsunami for Democrats: a complete collapse of the Republican coalition and a landslide victory.Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, …

34:42

A Landslide Victory for Democrats

On Tuesday night, the blue wave that polls predicted landed with extraordinary force across the United States as Democrats flipped control of both the House and the Senate.Nate Cohn, Lisa …

35:17

A Guide to Election Night 2026

After two years of campaigning, the 2026 midterm election is now in the hands of the American voters.As the ballot counting begins, Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The …

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A Political Rebellion in the Rio Grande Valley

Warning: This episode contains strong language.In the midterm elections, one of the regions expected to swing away from President Trump and toward Democrats is the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, …

36:12

Want to Enjoy Music More? Go For a Run.

Ben Ratliff, a music critic and avid runner, always ran in silence. Then he discovered how music opened up to him — while running. It changed his entire approach to …