with Susan Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos
Susan Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos — the hosts of The New Yorker’s The Political Scene — convene for a live taping of their hit podcast, a conversation about the security of the 2026 midterms and what could happen if the Democrats return to power.
Democrats have reason to be optimistic about November’s vote: Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen, and a number of once-safe Republican House and Senate seats have become competitive. But persistent comments by the President and his circle have raised concerns that the midterms may not be business as usual. At this live taping, Glasser, Mayer, and Osnos explore the numerous threats to election integrity and ask: How do citizens keep the process free, fair, and protected from interference? They also consider what Democrats might do if they take control of Congress. What are the party’s priorities? How might newly empowered majorities confront the White House? And can their leaders find a path to victory in 2028?