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Kate and Josh talk about the triumph of Senator-Elect Scott Colom (D-MS), Democratic leadership squabbles and Kate’s reporting on what went wrong with the Montana Senate race.To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The TPM Show’s Kate and Josh and TPM Social Club’s Joe and other Josh meet up to talk about a generational night for Democrats.To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and Josh assess the election threat landscape and pearl-clutch over Obama's MAJOR faux pas.To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and Josh talk some of the last polls of the cycle, a repulsive new ad from the Vivek Ramaswamy campaign and the persecution of Ilhan Omar. Correction: While discussing the fall out over the Ramaswamy/Amy Acton ad, Kate and Josh misstated the outcome of Acton's stepfather's case. He was indicted by a grand jury, but because he fled his case never went to trial. Welcome to Polltober! A TPM YouTube Exclusive Series: You have questions, we have answers. Since TPM readers are as obsessed with political minutiae as our reporters are, we’re launching a special limited-run bonus version of the pod in this final month before the 2026 midterms. If there’s anything you want to know about specific races, candidates, chamber control, the courts, the polls, whatever, just drop your queries in the YouTube comments on the latest episode.Psst, you’re a TPM member, right? You asked, and we answered: we’re launching a members-only podcast feed where you can listen to episodes of Polltober! Head to your account settings page to find the special RSS feed that you can add to your preferred podcast player and enjoy!To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and Josh discuss Kimberly Guilfoyle's fall from grace, the new White House press secretary's debut and a baffling conspiracy theory around James Talarico's illness.Welcome to Polltober! A TPM YouTube Exclusive Series: You have questions, we have answers. Since TPM readers are as obsessed with political minutiae as our reporters are, we’re launching a special limited-run bonus version of the pod in this final month before the 2026 midterms. If there’s anything you want to know about specific races, candidates, chamber control, the courts, the polls, whatever, just drop your queries in the YouTube comments on the latest episode.To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and Josh talk new polls and data on the midterms, Alito's assertion that he'll stay until the end of the term and Trump's doxing of Tom Cotton over...daylight saving time.Welcome to Polltober! A TPM YouTube Exclusive Series: You have questions, we have answers. Since TPM readers are as obsessed with political minutiae as our reporters are, we’re launching a special limited-run bonus version of the pod in this final month before the 2026 midterms. If there’s anything you want to know about specific races, candidates, chamber control, the courts, the polls, whatever, just drop your queries in the YouTube comments on the latest episode.To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and Josh talk September surprises for some Republican incumbents, SCOTUS' return to Trump's side, and Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt's rake step.Have polling questions ahead of the 2026 midterms? Email us, and we'll answer them on our new web show on YouTube every Tuesday from now til Election Day!To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and Josh discuss recent midterm polling and major race rating changes, and check in on the bizarre gerrymandering battle in Missouri.To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and Josh discuss a dire new poll for Republicans, the politics of AI and a surprisingly good Supreme Court ruling.To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate and Josh discuss Trump’s attempts to mess with the midterms, which feel much closer on this side of Labor Day.To watch this episode on video, go to our YouTube page.We also have newsletters: subscribe here!Follow us on:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/talkingpointsmemo.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/talkingpointsmemoTwitter: https://twitter.com/tpmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingpointsmemo/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.