On today’s show we’ll continue our coverage of the midterm election results with two of our news correspondents. First Rosa Clemente will join us to discuss how women of color changed the electoral process on Tuesday night and how the leadership of the Democratic Party will likely hamper them. Then, Paul Song will discuss how healthcare was the underrated central issue of the elections.

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For our midterm election post-mortem show we’ll spend the hour today speaking with three experts who have closely followed the races. First David Dayen of the Intercept will discuss who holds power in Congress and the states, the surprise wins and losses, and how ballot measures fared. Then, Jodi Jacobson of Rewire.news will examine how women played an essential role as candidates and voters this election and how the #MeToo movement and the Women’s March paved the way. Finally our news correspondent Arun Gupta joins us for a look at how progressives did on election night and how grassroots activism plays a role before and after the election. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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On today’s show we’ll focus entirely on the midterm elections with a look at how Latino voters and candidates are changing the shape of US politics through the ballot box. Then, we’ll explore a new voter guide that ranks candidates based on their positions on climate change. Finally an original commentary from host Sonali Kolhatkar on the central issues this election. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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Although income inequality is a central issue in the United States today, there are only a few ballot measures and political candidates centered around it on November 6th. On today’s show we’ll turn to Negin Owliaei of Inequality.org to discuss those measures tackling inequality. Then a new short film by Brave New Films on black voter suppression in Georgia, and how the city of Los Angeles is hoping to use the ballot to create the nation’s first city-level public bank.

Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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On todays show well hear from Sister Simone Campbell, one of 30 Catholic nuns on a month-long Tax-Justice tour of the nation called Nuns on the Bus. Sister Simone will explain why she and others are touring the country and why next weeks midterm elections are so critical. Then, filmmaker Adam Mazo will join us to discuss a powerful new documentary airing soon on PBS called Dawnland, about seeking truth and reconciliation on the issue family separation in Native American communities.. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.

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