The Midpod: The Midterms Podcast

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Ep. 46 Eric Foner: The Imagined Community

Jul 31, 2018

Historian Eric Foner shares key insights into the historical struggle for freedom and the crucial role of principled dissent. We find lessons for active citizens today.

Ep. 45 NH-01: Who will stand up?

Jul 24, 2018

We interview 7 candidates and tell 1 stunning story of citizen activism. We also ask what it means to stand for something, because saving this country may soon mean that we all learn.

Ep. 44 Talley Sergent, WV-02

Jul 20, 2018

A sixth-generation West Virginian, Tally Sergent is challenging Republican incumbent, Alex Mooney, who moved to the district from Maryland to run for Congress. She talks about her mentors, her family's struggles, and her passion for a region that desperately needs a champion.

Ep. 43 Jacob Hacker: American Amnesia

Jul 17, 2018

Hacker describes how our kids are suffering from the polarization of the GOP that has undermined the constructive role that government used to play in partnering with business and fostering prosperity.

EP. 42 Katie Hill, CA-25

Jul 13, 2018

Katie Hill jumped the candidate line, ran in the primary, and won the Democratic nomination in this key swing district. She grew up here; she comes from a law enforcement family. At 30, Hill’s spent the last 8 years as Executive Director of PATH, a 50 million dollar a year organization that fights homelessness in...