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Will ‘prairie populism’ defeat Republicans in the midterms? | Politics Weekly America

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October 28, 2026 • 12:15 PM
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Jonathan Freedland speaks to Rachel Leingang about her reporting across the midwest, where she has charted the renaissance of progressive populism

Will ‘prairie populism’ defeat Republicans in the midterms? | Politics Weekly America

Adam Hamilton in Kansas, Dan Osborn in Nebraska, Joshua Turek in Iowa. They’re all hoping to flip ruby-red states in the midterm elections next Tuesday.

Jonathan Freedland speaks to Rachel Leingang about her reporting across the midwest, where she has charted the renaissance of progressive populism

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