The craziest effing story of the year (so far)
It's only April, but the Washington Post's new report on GOP golden boy Tim Sheehy is a strong contender for the craziest political story of the year. On this week's episode of "The Downballot," co-ho...
11 Apr 202443min
The stakes for Florida's abortion amendment just got higher
Florida's Supreme Court just greenlit a ballot measure to enshrine abortion in the state constitution—and simultaneously allowed the GOP's new six-week abortion ban to become law. That makes the alrea...
4 Apr 202446min
The GOP should be terrified after Alabama's landslide
Another special election just delivered still more bad news for the GOP, but Democrat Marilyn Lands', well, landslide should really have Republicans quaking. As we explain on this week's episode of Th...
28 Mar 202454min
Why we need to elect more moms
One of the most under-represented groups in elective office is also one of the least discussed: moms, especially mothers of young children. On this week's episode of "The Downballot," we're talking wi...
21 Mar 202447min
After abortion, conservatives are coming for recreational sex
The ripple effects of the Dobbs decision are impacting not only the right to an abortion but also abortion funding, IVF, and even recreational sex. Joining us on this week's episode of "The Downballot...
14 Mar 202451min
Far-right Republicans dominate Tuesday's primaries
We're recapping all of Tuesday's primary night action on this week's episode of "The Downballot"! Co-hosts David Nir and David Beard go coast-to-coast, setting the table in Texas' Senate race and pick...
7 Mar 202444min
Our big fat Super Tuesday primary preview
The first downballot primaries of 2024 are here! We're previewing some of Tuesday's biggest races on this week's episode of "The Downballot" with Daily Kos Elections editor Jeff Singer. Singer highlig...
29 Feb 202444min
How Democrats can win on the economy
The economy seems to be going great, but lots of voters still say they aren't feeling it. So how should Democrats deal with this conundrum? On this week's episode of "The Downballot," communications c...
22 Feb 20241h 4min
