The Midterms, Actually
Vox, Astead HerndonThe Midterms, Actually is Vox editorial director Astead W. Herndon’s weekly guide to the big ideas and key people behind the political shifts shaping the 2026 elections — and what they reveal about where American politics is headed next.
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Republicans have “electability” issues too
Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things: one big idea or trend I see forming across the 2026 primaries, and one thing I’m hearing from a voice on the ground. Let’s get into it.
One big idea:...
Hasan Piker’s challenge to the center
Democrats have been duking it out all summer. He’s at the center of it all.
This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead Herndon....
The Democratic divide
Progressives are racking up primary wins. Is the Democratic establishment getting the message?
This show was edited by Christina Vallice, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by David Tatasciore, video edited by Frank Posillico, and hosted by...
Why progressives are backing off “Woke 1”
Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things: one big idea or trend I see forming across the 2026 primaries, and one thing I’m hearing from a voice on the ground. Let’s get into it.
One big idea:...
The gas price vote
Will high gas prices actually change how people vote? We went to Pennsylvania to find out.
This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by...
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I'm a politics reporter and host of the Vox Media podcast, "America, Actually." For the last decade, I've covered American politics from a voter perspective -- tracking the changes in the country and the political parties from the bottom-up
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