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If 2024 was a “podcast election,” what’s 2026 shaping up to be?
One pithy phrase probably won’t capture all the complexities of the midterm election media environment. Every state is unique, and every race is different.
But the tonal shift from 2024 is really striking. This time around, Republicans are not campaigning on “The Joe Rogan Experience” or “This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von.” And the podcasters are not really cheering them on, either.
