Voting in the midterm elections is over. We see where things are headed Transcript We examine how midterm election results are taking shape across the country, and what it means for President Biden's agenda. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Our correspondent Cla...
The economy was a strong reason why Americans went to the polls this election Transcript The economy, especially the high cost of inflation, played a role in the midterm elections. The issue of inflation might inform political agendas for the next co...
How the hot-button issues of abortion and inflation played out in Midterm elections Transcript Heading into the midterm elections, abortion rights and the economy were very important issues to voters. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Another swing state with a c...
The results of Midterm elections are being tallied across the country Transcript We examine how midterm election results are taking shape across the country, and what it means for President Biden's agenda. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: And we are in the studi...
Michigan voters reelect Gov. Whitmer, safeguard abortion rights in the state Transcript Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, won a second term over Republican Tudor Dixon. Voters also acted to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constituti...
Voting was largely uneventful despite fears of intimidation and conspiracies Transcript Follow live updates and results from Election Day 2022 here. In an election that had experts worried about vigilante poll monitors and the potential for danger fo...
Breaking down gubernatorial election results from across the country Transcript Thirty-six governor seats were up for grabs in midterm elections. There are 20 that Republicans currently occupy, and another 16 in Democratic hands. How did the parties...
Democrats tried to secure more gubernatorial wins. How did they do? Transcript NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Noam Lee, executive director for the Democratic Governors Association, about the party's results in gubernatorial races. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:...
There were multiple ballot initiatives across the country in the 2022 Midterms Transcript Among the ballot issues that voters decided: Michigan voters kept abortion legal. Nebraska approved voter ID. And, Missouri legalized recreational marijuana for...
Meta is notifying thousands of workers that their positions have been eliminated Transcript Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, is laying off thousands of employees. The cuts are the first major workforce reduction there sin...
Early voting in Georgia shattered previous records Transcript Votes from several states are still coming in control of the U.S. House and Senate is up in the air. Georgia is one of the states we're waiting on. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won reelectio...
Looking at the country as a whole, how did the Democrats fare in the Midterms? Transcript NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama about how the Democrats fared in the 2022 midterm elections. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The...
Democrat Wes Moore was elected governor in a historic Maryland race Transcript Democrat Wes Moore speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep after being elected Maryland's first Black governor. Moore won the office over Republican Dan Cox. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:...
Some statewide races attracted national attention Transcript Some of the races really became national-level causes with people from out of state donating and volunteering. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: We're going to bring in NPR correspondents Danielle Kurtz...
In a major blow to Putin, Russia says it has fully withdrawn from Kherson Transcript The Russian Defense Ministry says it has completed its withdrawal from the strategically important city of Kherson in southern Ukraine. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Russia n...