Converging Dialogues

#179 - Red Wave?: Thoughts on the 2022 US Midterm Elections: A Dialogue with Ben Winegard


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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Ben Winegard about the 2022 US midterm elections. They discuss the main takeaways and why there was no “red wave” for the republicans. They talk about the Desantis juggernaut and whether abortion was as big of an issue for people to get to the voting polls. They also discuss the importance of the midwest states such as Michigan and Wisconsin. They also talk about the ballot measures, the Senate, House, and Governorships, looking ahead to 2024, and many other topics.

Ben Winegard is currently an independent scholar who writes on many topics. He holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology with an emphasis on evolution. His current interests are on human progress, polarization, and political issues. Twitter: @winega2benjamin



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