Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Kyle Kondik of Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia dive into the Ohio Senate race where former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is challenging Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who was appointed to replace Vice President J.D. Vance, in a difficult, must-win contest for Democrats. The episode also includes Jacob’s new favorite Mexican restaurant, Kyle’s love for Rome, and Nathan’s journey in selling his old toys online.

Twitter profiles:

@nathanlgonzales

@jacobrubashkin

@kkondik

@InsideElections

The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Referenced articles:

Ohio Senate: Brown Decision Shifts Race Out of Solid [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/ohio-senate-sherrod-brown-decision-shifts-race-out-of-solid-jon-husted

Parties Engage in Redistricting Arms Race [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/parties-engage-in-redistricting-arms-race

2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-august-12-2025

How the Redistricting Fight Could Change the Bias in the House [Crystal Ball]

https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/how-the-redistricting-fight-could-change-the-bias-in-the-house-and-other-notes-on-the-state-of-politics/

Inside Elections merch [Dashery]

https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin focus on the 2026 Senate map including a deep dive into four most important states at the core of the battleground (Georgia, Maine, Michigan and North Carolina) as well as other important states to watch including Iowa, Texas, Alaska, New Hampshire and Minnesota. Jacob reveals more book recommendations while Nathan is the undisputed King of Roller Coasters at Inside Elections after his visit to Cedar Point.

Twitter profiles:

@nathanlgonzales

@jacobrubashkin

@InsideElections

The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Referenced articles:

2026 Senate Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-july-24-2025

2026 Senate Overview: Will There be More Beyond the Core Four? [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-will-there-be-more-beyond-the-core-four

Individual Senate Race Updates by State: Alabama to Kansas [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-july-24-2025-alabama-kansas

Individual Senate Race Updates by State: Kentucky to New Mexico [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-july-24-2025-kentucky-new-mexico

Individual Senate Race Updates by State: North Carolina to Wyoming [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-july-24-2026-north-carolina-wyoming

Arizona 7 Special: All in the Family [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/arizona-7-all-in-the-family-grijalva-foxx-hernandez

2026 House Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-june-30-2025

Inside Elections death metal shirts [Dashery]

https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Jacob Rubashkin and Brianne Pfannenstiel of The Des Moines Register break down the key Iowa races including Republican Senator Joni Ernst’s fight for re-election, the race for the open governorship left behind by Republican Kim Reynolds and multiple competitive House races where Republican incumbents Zach Nunn, Ashley Hinson and Mariannette Miller Meeks are all trying to hang on for another term.

Twitter profiles:

@jacobrubashkin

@brianneDMR

@InsideElections

The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Referenced articles:

Zach Nunn will run for reelection to Congress, not governor [Des Moines Register]

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/11/zach-nunn-to-run-for-reelection-to-congress-not-governor-trump-happy/84681457007/

Iowa 1: Third Time’s a Charm? [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/iowa-1-third-times-a-charm

2026 House Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-june-30-2025

2026 Senate Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-june-29-2025

Inside Elections death metal shirts [Dashery]

https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin chat with Stuart Rothenberg about the beginnings of modern political handicapping, nonpartisan journalism, and some of his favorite moments covering elections for more than four decades. Stu is a Roll Call columnist, former CNN contributor and editor and publisher of The Rothenberg Political Report, which was the foundation for Inside Elections. Stu and Charlie Cook are the godfathers of nonpartisan election analysis in Washington and around the country.

Twitter profiles:

@nathanlgonzales

@jacobrubashkin

@StuPolitics

@InsideElections

The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Referenced articles:

For the thousandth time, don’t call them “push polls” [Roll Call]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/for-the-thousandth-time-dont-call-them-push-polls

Twitter Can’t Yet Predict Elections [Roll Call]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/twitter-cant-yet-predict-elections

Personal Take on Brain Injuries and Senate Bids [Roll Call]

https://rollcall.com/2011/02/16/personal-take-on-brain-injuries-and-senate-bids/

Reflections on 20 years as a Roll Call columnist [Roll Call]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/reflections-on-20-years-as-accidental-columnist

Nebraska 2: Without Bacon, Are Republicans Cooked? [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/nebraska-2-without-bacon-are-republicans-cooked

North Carolina Senate: Tillis Decision Creates Open Seat [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/north-carolina-senate-tillis-decision-creates-open-seat

2026 House Ratings (June 30, 2025) [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-june-30-2025

2026 Senate Ratings (June 29, 2025) [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-june-29-2025

Inside Elections t-shirts and merchandise [Dashery]

https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin preview the annual women’s congressional softball game for charity with co-organizer Atalie Ebersole of the Pet Food Institute and Bridget Bowman of NBC News. It’s a wide-ranging episode that also includes Trump’s Latino support, Bruce Springsteen, Orlando Bloom, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Sza and an astronaut.

Twitter profiles:

@nathanlgonzales

@jacobrubashkin

@bridgetbhc

@InsideElections

The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Referenced articles:

Congressional Women’s Softball Game [tickets and sponsorships]

https://www.congwomensoftball.org/

New Jersey Governor: Sherrill and Ciattarelli Were Born to Run [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/new-jersey-governor-sherrill-and-ciattarelli-were-born-to-run

Focus groups: Latino Trump voters diverge on deportations but largely still back the president [NBC News]

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/focus-groups-latino-trump-voters-diverge-deportations-largely-still-ba-rcna213461

2026 House Ratings (June 5, 2025) [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-june-5-2025

2026 Senate Ratings (June 5, 2025) [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-june-5-2025

Inside Elections t-shirts and merchandise [Dashery]

https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Nathaniel Rakich (formerly of FiveThirtyEight) preview the upcoming annual congressional baseball game for charity between Republicans and Democrats and analyze the key Senate race in Iowa that could impact which party controls the Senate in 2026 and could give Democrats a star pitcher in upcoming baseball games. In addition, Jacob makes a book recommendation, Nathaniel reveals how to get into the Supreme Court, and Nathan confesses an unpopular opinion about not liking one of the country’s most popular music artists.

Twitter profiles:

@nathanlgonzales

@jacobrubashkin

@baseballot

@InsideElections

The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Referenced articles:

The Congressional Baseball Game is Likely Republican [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/the-congressional-baseball-game-is-likely-republican

2026 House Overview: Republicans vs. History [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-house-overview-june-5-2025-republicans-vs.-history

2026 House Ratings (June 5, 2025) [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-june-5-2025

2026 Senate Ratings (June 5, 2025) [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-june-5-2025

Missouri 2: Cardinal Pitcher Adam Wainwright Recruited to Challenge Ann Wagner [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/missouri-2-cardinal-pitcher-adam-wainwright-recruited-to-challenge-ann-wagn

Inside Elections t-shirts and merchandise [Dashery]

https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Madison Fernandez of Politico analyze the upcoming race for governor in New Jersey including the Democratic and Republican primaries and the general election, which will get even more national attention this fall as one of the first opportunities for Democrats to find their way out of the political wilderness. And Madison reveals her love for musicals, Jacob talks about his new favorite podcast and Nathan is a little too excited about the new Inside Elections death metal t-shirts.

Twitter profiles:

@nathanlgonzales

@jacobrubashkin

@madfernandez616

@InsideElections

The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Referenced articles:

New Jersey Governor: Garden State Gaggle [Inside Elections]

https://insideelections.com/news/article/new-jersey-governor-garden-state-gaggle

Trump’s chaotic economy is causing headaches for Democrats in New Jersey’s governor race [Politico]

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/14/democrats-new-jersey-affordability-governors-race-00345971

Donald Trump takes sides in New Jersey’s GOP primary for governor [Politico]

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/12/donald-trump-takes-sides-in-new-jerseys-gop-primary-for-governor-00343304

2026 House Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-april-17-2025

2026 Senate Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2025

Inside Elections death metal shirts [Dashery]

https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

The Pale Moonlight show May 30 [Phanton Power]

https://www.phantompower.net/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and David Wasserman of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter analyze the handful of states where redistricting and new congressional maps could affect the fight for the House majority and take a broader look at how redistricting impacts our elections and the partisan mood of the country. Jacob also unveils a quality book recommendation, Dave reveals a hack for parents with young kids, and one of the podcast’s producers has a new band playing a show at the end of the month.

Twitter profiles:

@nathanlgonzales

@jacobrubashkin

@redistrict

@InsideElections

The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Referenced articles:

House Redistricting Status Update [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/house-redistricting-status-update

2026 House Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-april-17-2025

2026 Senate Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2025

David Wasserman Chosen as Carnegie Fellow [The Cook Political Report]

https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/press/cook-political-reports-david-wasserman-honored-2024-carnegie-fellow

The Pale Moonlight - A Tale Too Terrible to Tell [YouTube]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCfGyemMzB4

The Pale Moonlight show May 30 [Phanton Power]

https://www.phantompower.net/

Sweet Inside Elections t-shirts and merch [Dashery]

https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Adam Levy of the BBC analyze the impact of tariffs, immigration and President Donald Trump’s economic agenda in local economies in key states including Ohio and Florida ahead of the midterm elections and discuss how U.S. election coverage has changed over the years and how it’s different to domestic and foreign audiences. There’s also robust conversation of IMAX movie experiences, ramps, and the Canadian pop punk scene.

Twitter profiles:

@nathanlgonzales

@jacobrubashkin

@adamplevy

@InsideElections

The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Referenced articles:

It’s time for age limits for members of Congress [ Roll Call]

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/22/age-limits-member-congress-constitution/

Illinois Senate: Durbin’s Retirement Sets Up Crowded Democratic Primary [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/illinois-senate-durbins-retirement-sets-up-crowded-democratic-primary

Small shop owners will struggle to carry tariff costs, businessman warns [BBC]

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c4g2l654dket?post=asset%3Ab2495963-22c4-4762-abcb-d4f08ce4e1a5#post

2026 Senate Overview: Open-minded about Outcomes [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-april-17-2025-open-minded-about-outcomes

2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-april-17-2025

2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2025

Sweet Inside Elections t-shirts and merch [Dashery]

https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin, and Laura Weiss of Punchbowl News analyze how President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the uncertainty of the economy and stock market affect his relationship with Republicans on Capitol Hill and how it could threaten Republicans’ majority in the House and the Senate in next year’s midterm elections. Also, Jacob brings Nathan up to speed on the difference between the Jack Reacher books, TV show and movies and Nathan returns to the scene of the Republican National Convention, but this time for a gaming convention.

Twitter profiles:

@nathanlgonzales

@jacobrubashkin

@lauraeweiss16

@InsideElections

The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs.

Referenced articles:

Trump's tariff policies complicate Republicans' turnout dilemma [Roll Call]

https://rollcall.com/2025/04/09/trump-tariffs-republican-turnout-midterms/

Special Elections Confirm Changed Political Environment [Inside Elections]

https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/special-elections-confirm-changed-political-environment

2026 Senate Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-february-20-2025

2026 House Race Ratings [Inside Elections]

https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-march-7-2025

Senate Dems push back as GOP agenda moves forward [Punchbowl]

https://punchbowl.news/article/senate/schumer-senate-dems-push-back-on-republican-agenda/