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How to watch the midterms like we do

The NPR Politics Podcast

Ever wondered how we pick some of the key races we watch during elections? Here's your chance. In this special edition of The NPR Politics Podcast,…

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Ever wondered how we pick some of the key races we watch during elections? Here's your chance. In this special edition of The NPR Politics Podcast, which was recorded before a live virtual audience, our reporters break down some of the elections and issues they'll be paying especially close attention to this November, and why…

Published September 17, 2026 · 20:49

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