Beyond the Blue Wave — Part 1
The day after the 2026 midterm elections, we sat down with our friend and former guest Betsy Sweet to make sense of a remarkable night for Democrats in Maine and across the country.
Betsy is feeling hopeful. But she sees something bigger in these results than a rejection of Donald Trump. We talk about the years of organizing that made this moment possible, why people are longing for belonging and human connection in their politics, and whether Democrats can resist the temptation to return to business as usual. Plus, Betsy shares her thoughts on Susan Collins’s defeat and what it will take to…
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