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Being an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, with breathless media narratives and the same loud voices rushing in to score political points. Then another Truth Social post drops and the circus moves on. But all that noise is drowning out the actual story. On her new podcast Runaway Country, veteran journalist Alex Wagner talks to the voices at the center of the h... more

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Less than two months before the midterms, the Supreme Court made a shockingly good decision and rejected a Trump rule that would have restricted mail-in ballots and possibly disenfranchised millions of voters. But Trump and Republicans are not done m... more

Nate Silver, Clare Malone, and Galen Druke discuss the most competitive Senate races heading into the midterms in this excerpt from their new podcast, Still Counting. To hear the rest, head over to Still Counting and subscribe! New episodes drop ever... more

Usually parents breathe a sigh of relief when kids go back to school, but with over 3,000 confirmed cases of Measles spreading across the US, the consequences of the Trump administration’s disinformation and vaccine skepticism are becoming clear.

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Has Trump created Farmageddon? Rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the war with Iran, tariffs on goods because of the trade war with Canada, and a Farm Bill stuck in Congress have created a perfect storm of pain for American farmers.

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Recent Guests

Deborah Greenhouse
Pediatrician in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC pediatric practice
Episode: Measles Outbreak: The RFK Effect
Nathan Keller
Pediatrician in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County pediatric practice
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Episode: Trump’s Red State Sabotage
Suzanne Bellsnyder
Republican and former campaign staffer for Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Rural Reporter Substack creator
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Episode: Will Data Centers Cost Republicans the Midterms?
Charlie Warzel
Technology journalist, Atlantic writer, Galaxy Brain host
The Atlantic
Episode: Will Data Centers Cost Republicans the Midterms?
Jason Isbell
Musician and songwriter featured in North Carolina segment
Self
Episode: North Carolina: "Tar Heel Flip"
Seth Bodnar
Businessman, veteran, former university administrator running for Montana's open Senate seat
Montana independent candidate
Episode: Chaos in the Big Tent: Is America Third Party Curious?
Matt Welch
Editor at Large, Reason magazine; co-host of The Fifth Column
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Alex Wagner
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 14.8k ratings
  • Time to take a stand Alex.

    Your interview with Abdul El Sayed has me thinking, why do you think we in America need to focus on a Jewish state? Why can’t we focus on our own country and make sure people are taken care of here? Israel can take care of itself.

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    Freedom24@USA
    United States2 months ago
  • Gratitude

    Absolutely love your show! Disappointed I didn’t know of your Showtime show back in the day.

    I heard some disturbing news and I thought you’d be interested in getting to the bottom of this possible story. I heard that children in our ‘concentration camps’ are now pregnant. Of all the things, this has to be the worst of the worst.

    Keep fighting the good fight and thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keep Tahoe Blue
    United States2 months ago
  • So bad

    Man she is the worst wow

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hollis thompson
    United States2 months ago
  • Favorite! Even when the episode is last week’s!

    I have the suspicion that Alex wants to do more than one episode a week based on how EVERWHERE she seems to be. And I’m decidedly not complaining. Alex, you’re my fave!

    Apple Podcasts
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    willowesque
    United States2 months ago
  • Duplicate episode?

    See last week’s.

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    lyfetyme
    United States2 months ago

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Trump’s Red State Sabotage
Q: What does this mean for the midterms if Republicans start losing red state voters?
It suggests turnout could drop as people feel the economy and policy are not improving, which could hurt GOP candidates; the discussion also notes how messaging and policy missteps might depress engagement in farm country and other red-state areas.
Measles Outbreak: The RFK Effect
Q: How should public health communicators address vaccine skepticism in a productive way?
Meet people where they are, provide evidence-based information, and keep discussions open rather than shaming or coercing, acknowledging the complexity of trust and information sources.
Measles Outbreak: The RFK Effect
Q: Why are immunization rates so low in certain communities, and how do cultural factors play a role?
A combination of faith-based or cultural beliefs, misinformation, and access issues, with some communities like Amish and plain Mennonite groups having lower vaccination rates, while broader segments are influenced by political rhetoric.
Will Data Centers Cost Republicans the Midterms?
Q: Why is this issue becoming bipartisan and what does that mean for elections?
Locals from both sides of the political spectrum share concerns about sovereignty, local control, and distrust of big tech; the speed and secrecy around these projects have made it a unifying grievance, making it a potentially pivotal issue in rural turnout.
Will Data Centers Cost Republicans the Midterms?
Q: What is it like on the ground in Texas with the data centers coming into rural communities?
The ground reality is that data centers are visually disruptive, consume water and electricity, and are often built with limited local oversight, which leads to strong local resistance and fear about long-term impacts, especially in small towns.

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This show focuses on how national political narratives intersect with real people and local experiences, often blending on-the-ground reporting with sharp political analysis. Across recent episodes, discussions center on party realignments, policy impacts on immigration and civil rights, media dynamics, and the leveraging of power in Washington and state capitals. Guests range from activists and journalists to political operatives, offering both firsthand stories and analytical context. A standout feature is connecting broad trends to individual lived experiences, including the human costs of policy decisions and the ways political courage or controversy shapes public discourse.

A notable strength is the host's willingness to challenge con... more

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