The Midpod: The Midterms Podcast

The Midpod - Two moms travel the country to bring you the stories of the most exciting and important congressional races in the 2018 Midterm elections.

Ep. 81 The Midpod Finale 12/21/2018

Ep. 81 The Midpod Finale Eunice and Heather wrap up the Midpod and share conversations with one of their favorite listeners, Krishan Patel in California and one of their favorite candidates, newly elected Congresswoman elect, Haley Stevens from Michigan's 11th Congressional District. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/8004770

Ep. 80 In Memoriam: Giles Perkins 12/18/2018

Ep. 80 In Memoriam: Giles Perkins Last November we traveled to Alabama to cover the race between Doug Jones and Roy Moore for U.S. Senate. We were fortunate to spend time in Birmingham with the architect of the Jones campaign: Giles Perkins, who passed away in early December. A civic leader who operated at the intersection of business, politics and community development, Perkins shared a wealth of insight and historical context with us, along with some great recommendations for dining and travel in Alabama. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7958627

Ep. 79 Sen. Maggie Hassan: the SUPPORT Act 12/11/2018

Ep. 79 Sen. Maggie Hassan: the SUPPORT Act There wasn’t much coverage, but this Fall Congress actually stepped up and passed a $6 billion, bipartisan bill to help communities fight the opiod epidemic. Senator Hassan (D-NH) tells us about new law and how it came together. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7871252

Ep. 78 David King: We won! Now what?! 12/04/2018

Ep. 78 David King: We won! Now what?! Newly elected members of congress have been attending King's orientation program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for over two decades. King tells us what new members need to learn to hit the ground running, and provides some sharp insights into this historically large, diverse and ambitious class. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7789364

Ep. 77 Seth Moulton & Emily Cherniack: Servant Leaders & Power Politics 11/27/2018

Ep. 77 Seth Moulton & Emily Cherniack: Servant Leaders & Power Politics Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Emily Cherniack have been recruiting service veterans to run for office, and Moulton is seeking to oust Democratic leadership to make way for younger lawmakers. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7695695

Ep. 76 Amanda Hunter: The Year of the Woman! 11/20/2018

Ep. 76 Amanda Hunter: The Year of the Woman! Hunter describes how decades of research and activism contributed to historic gains at the ballot box for women this year. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7609082

Ep. 75 G. Elliott Morris, the Economist Midterms Results Round-up 11/13/2018

Ep. 75 G. Elliott Morris, the Economist Midterms Results Round-up Morris' model for the house was spot on. We get his takeaways, and discuss a winning strategy for taking voter turnout to the next level. Hint: grab an apron & a long fork. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7534877

Ep. 74 Rachel Bitecofer: Election Night Preview 11/06/2018

Ep. 74 Rachel Bitecofer: Election Night Preview This Virginia-based political scientist has a model for the House based on 'negative partisanship,' and she sees a blue wave. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7447253

Ep. 73 North Dakota, land of Hotdish and Heidi Heitkamp 11/02/2018

Ep. 73 North Dakota, land of Hotdish and Heidi Heitkamp Farmers here know the trade war with China first hand. Tribes know the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women first hand. We speak to both, and have a long overdue conversation on abortion. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7413137

Ep. 72 Glenn Nye: Congress and the Future of Compromise. 10/30/2018

Ep. 72 Glenn Nye: Congress and the Future of Compromise. A "recovering politician" and former member of Congress, Nye heads the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress. He thinks elected officials will perform better if we fix the system in which they operate /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7363244

Ep. 71 Harley Rouda, CA 48 10/27/2018

Ep. 71 Harley Rouda, CA 48 This businessman and first-time candidate is taking on controversial, 30-year incumbent Dana Rohrabacher. Rouda talks through the challenges of running one of the most competitive and expensive races in the country. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7336724

Ep. 70 Rick Wilson 10/23/2018

Ep. 70 Rick Wilson When we were in Austin in late September, we had the chance to catch up with the face of the Never Trump movement and the king of the one-liner, Rick Wilson. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7277813

Ep. 69 Heidi Heitkamp, U.S. Senator of North Dakota 10/19/2018

Ep. 69 Heidi Heitkamp, U.S. Senator of North Dakota Heidi Heitkamp voted "no" on Brett Kavanaugh because she had voted yes so many times in support of victims, victims of sexual violence and sex trafficking, missing and murdered Indigenous women. In our trip to North Dakota, the Senator describes this legislative work. . /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7242638

EP. 68 Betomania 10/16/2018

EP. 68 Betomania Nicie and Heather return to Austin, Texas for breakfast tacos, Tex Mex (more about that on our blog), MJ Hegar, and for the Beto/Willie rally! Willie Nelson has a new anthem, “If you don’t like who’s in there vote ‘em out!” /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7203179

Ep. 67 The Great Battlefield x the MidPod 10/12/2018

Ep. 67 The Great Battlefield x the MidPod Nicie shares the story of the MidPod with Nathaniel Pearlman and gets his insights into political technology and Progressive entrepreneurship. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7159043

Ep. 66 Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, JOLT 10/09/2018

Ep. 66 Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, JOLT Tzintzun Ramirez fought to build power for undocumented workers in Texas. Now she wants to empower young Latinos to become voters and leaders for Texas and America. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7145825

Ep. 65: Jared Golden, ME-02 10/05/2018

Ep. 65: Jared Golden, ME-02 Maine State Representative Jared Golden describes himself as a "progressive heart with a pragmatic approach to delivery." He’s running for U.S. House of Representatives in a vast rural district in a state without Medicaid expansion. Preserving the ACA and expanding Medicaid here is about delivering healthcare and creating important jobs; that's progressive and pragmatic. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7132543

Ep. 64 Iowa: The Dream Team in the Field of Dreams 10/02/2018

Ep. 64 Iowa: The Dream Team in the Field of Dreams At the State Fair and around the state, Iowans worry about the fate of their cherished traditions: farming, community, and decency. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7118270

Ep. 63 Gina Ortiz Jones, TX-23 09/28/2018

Ep. 63 Gina Ortiz Jones, TX-23 This former Air Force Intelligence Officer and trade expert from San Antonio is running for congress in a majority-minority swing district where health care, immigration and education are key concerns. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7101475

Ep. 62 Michael Miller: The Impact of Money in Politics and Voter ID Laws 09/25/2018

Ep. 62 Michael Miller: The Impact of Money in Politics and Voter ID Laws Professor Miller, who teaches at Barnard College, became a leading elections scholar after some serious time in the trenches of electoral politics. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7087143

Ep. 61 Chris Pappas, NH-01 & Lucas Meyer, NH Young Democrats. 09/21/2018

Ep. 61 Chris Pappas, NH-01 & Lucas Meyer, NH Young Democrats. Chris Pappas' family has 100 years of history in New Hampshire, and he’s vying to become the state's first LGBT member of Congress. Lucas Meyer has been recruiting a new generation of candidates to run for office and inspire a new generation of voters. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7071402

Ep. 60 Tom Steyer Need to Vote Town Hall 09/18/2018

Ep. 60 Tom Steyer Need to Vote Town Hall Nicie moderates a conversation about the future of our democracy with Tom Steyer and 200 active citizens in Manchester, NH. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7059616

Ep. 59 Mike Levin CA-49 09/14/2018

Ep. 59 Mike Levin CA-49 Environmental lawyer Mike Levin is running to replace retiring congressman Daryl Issa in this swing district that stretches along the coast north of San Diego and into southern Orange County. He shared his aspirations for making an impact in Congress on key issues facing the district, and reflected on the legacy of his immigrant grandparents. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7046349

Ep. 58. Nathaniel Stinnett, Environmental Voter Project 09/11/2018

Ep. 58. Nathaniel Stinnett, Environmental Voter Project Using data mining and modeling, Stinnett has discovered a millions of passionate environmentalists, who defy our stereotypes. Now he’s working to get them to the polls. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7028521

Ep. 57 Lauren Baer, FL-18 09/07/2018

Ep. 57 Lauren Baer, FL-18 Lauren Bear is a foreign policy and human rights expert running against incumbent Brian Mast. If elected, she would be Florida's first openly LGBTQ+ member of congress. She tells us about her family story in this district, and shares her insights into the causes and costs of our current political crisis. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7016858

Ep 56 ME-02: "The old Democrat that's coming back" in a working class district 09/04/2018

Ep 56 ME-02: "The old Democrat that's coming back" in a working class district Delivering healthcare in this vast, rural district has become almost impossible under a whittled away ACA, which the Republican incumbent voted to repeal. One doctor in the district says the 5th vital sign should be “suffering.” Traditional work here - lobstering, forestry, and wild blueberries - is the stuff they make postcards of, but these industries are being forced to change. Some are changing in surprising ways. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/7000707

Ep. 55 Sean Casten, IL-06 08/31/2018

Ep. 55 Sean Casten, IL-06 This engineer and green energy entrepreneur is running in a toss-up seat near Chicago. The moms went into full geek mode with Casten on what Congress could and should be doing to help America and the world respond to climate change. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/6992742

Ep. 54 Deidre DeJear 08/28/2018

Ep. 54 Deidre DeJear DeJear is bringing her family legacy of civic engagement to her pathbreaking bid for Secretary of State in Iowa. She’s got ideas about how to inspire the next generation of active citizens. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/6974882

Ep. 53 Gil Cisneros, CA-39 08/24/2018

Ep. 53 Gil Cisneros, CA-39 This Navy veteran is running in a highly competitive open seat race south of Los Angeles. His passion is education. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/6964304

Ep. 52 Michele Swers: The Gender Gap in Congress 08/21/2018

Ep. 52 Michele Swers: The Gender Gap in Congress Swers, a political scientist at Georgetown University, studies women in congress: the challenges they face in getting elected and the tensions they confront once in office. She's charted the careers of Republican women in congress especially closely, as the issue of reproductive rights has become a litmus test in electoral politics. /episode/index/show/themidpod/id/6951097

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