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What will Democrats do with their new majorities?

The NPR Politics Podcast

Democrats had a very successful midterm cycle, with wins in local, state and federal offices. With new working majorities to come, how might they govern —…

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Democrats had a very successful midterm cycle, with wins in local, state and federal offices. With new working majorities to come, how might they govern — especially with a Republican president?This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and…

Published November 4, 2026 · 17:15

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