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Stress Test, from Mother Jones

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2026 United States Midterm Elections
Donald Trump
Voting Rights Act
Democratic Party
Gerrymandering
Midterm Elections
Data Centers
Campaign Finance
Christian Nationalism
Republican Party
Climate Change
David Flippo
Max Miller
Islamophobia
Mother Jones
Democracy
Flock Cameras
Greg Abbott
Elon Musk
Election Disinformation

The midterms aren't just a horse race. They're a stress test, a referendum on where the country is headed, assuming the guy in the White House lets voters weigh in at all. Stress Test, from Mother Jones, is a pop-up video podcast tracking the fight, the money, and the lies—and hunting hard for hope—all the way through Election Day. Washington Bureau Chief David Corn and Video Correspondent Garriso... more

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On this episode of Stress Test, David Corn and Garrison Hayes process the thumping received by Donald Trump and the GOP and the road ahead for Democrats. How the party balances investigating Trump and his cronies with delivering everyday economic rel... more

The country is only hours into a stunning new reality: Democrats will now control both houses of Congress after voters staged a nationwide rout of the Republican Party. We’re still digging into the ramifications of the earthquake that hit last night—... more

Tonight was a massive repudiation of Trump, his rampant corruption and his politics of fear, bigotry, and division. Across the map, Democrats defeated Republicans in race after race, gaining control of both the House and Senate. As they recorded this... more

It’s almost over, and on this special Election Eve edition of Stress Test, David Corn and Garrison Hayes deconstruct the manic final moments before America votes.

The big last-minute surprise was the 11th-hour bombshell out of Michigan. Defeated Dem... more

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Ari Berman
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Episode: America to Trump: You're a Loser
Noah Lanard
Reporter covering politics and campaigns
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Zohran Mamdani
Mayor of New York City.
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Anna Merlan
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Kiera Butler
Mother Jones national correspondent who reports on Christian nationalism
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Garrison Hayes
Video correspondent and former pastor.
David Corn
Washington bureau chief and author.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Corn on the Pod

    The New Mother Jones Stress Test is great!!

    It’s so refreshing to get cutting edge commentary that’s not frozen with fear from the Trump World corporate media.

    Your latest show on Datacenter’s was super informative and leads someone to realise that a world with data center driven A’I with Flock Camera corporate government oversight is here and is a huge concern and threat to World wide Democracy and individual liberty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Central Valley Ca listener
    United Statesa month ago
  • Yet another horse race election podcast. No voter education, just speculation on what topics/candidates voters are for or against.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    PixelatedOne
    a month ago
  • Fake news

    Trump never toke payment from us tax payers… His taxes were legit…

    Russia hoax was Democrat lead to deflect Hunter Biden’s laptop debacle…

    This podcast is an absolute delusion to prop up the deceived DemonRats

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Back2Genisus
    United States4 years ago
  • Becoming Costly

    Mother Jones has hopped on to the, probably not for profit, but who knows? podcasting bandwagon, by going to Audm. Have we been charged for radio? Not in the US. MJ has a magazine that likely generates a fair amount

    of ad revenue (not add, folks) and I don't remember if the podcast has sponsors or Patreon because I listen sporadically. Sporadically enough that it's not worth paying a lump sum to download and delete.

    All these nickles and dimes, these $5-$10/month charges on podcasts (and app... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PhelineCat
    United States5 years ago
  • Oh no what a loss

    Sorry to hear that this is ending (for now) I really enjoyed your podcast. I will miss the hard hitting honest stories, and the willingness to speak truth to power. Thanks for the journey and I will keep an eye out for your return.

    Apple Podcasts
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    TMSD72
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the reporting as detailed, well researched and useful for understanding complicated political issues.
A few listeners criticize profanity and language choices, while others appreciate the direct, no-chit-chat approach.

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"Despicable Betrayal”: The Wild Final Hours Before America Votes
Q: Is this guy in trouble? Is Constantino in trouble? And who's running against him?
Lanard says Vance's carefully managed final campaign stop signals concern, and that polls have shown the race close, with some showing the Democratic candidate leading.
"Despicable Betrayal”: The Wild Final Hours Before America Votes
Q: Why are you there? And tell us who else was there today?
Noah Lanard says he is in New York's 21st Congressional District, where Vice President JD Vance made a last-minute appearance to support Republican candidate Anthony Constantino.
America to Trump: You're a Loser
Q: How, what mechanism do they have to kind of respond after tonight?
Berman says Republicans may abandon the effort because it proved unpopular, but worries they could double down. Their reduced power in states including North Carolina and potentially Texas could limit their ability to redraw maps.
America to Trump: You're a Loser
Q: So what happened?
Ari Berman says Republicans' mid-decade gerrymandering largely failed, as their planned seat gains in Texas, Florida, and other states did not materialize. He attributes the backlash in part to increased turnout among Black voters and broader anger at efforts to manipulate electoral maps.
The Last Days of MAGA: The Scramble to Dump Trump
Q: Do you think it was that sort of perfect storm that came together this time?
Murphy agrees that Democrats linked economic hardship to corruption, arguing that voters connected high costs with alleged self-dealing and political influence in Washington.

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What is Stress Test, from Mother Jones about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A limited-run, video-led series examining the 2026 midterms as a test of American democracy. Washington bureau chief David Corn and video correspondent Garrison Hayes connect current political headlines with reported investigations, interviewing Mother Jones journalists and outside figures with direct knowledge of the issues. Coverage ranges from voting rights, election interference, campaign finance and political disinformation to Christian nationalism, immigration, climate concerns and the local effects of data center development. The format combines host discussion, guest interviews and newsroom reporting, often tracing how national political forces affect voters, communities and public institutions. Its distinctive focus is the mechanic... more

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