In episode 21 of The Know Buddies 757, we unpack predictions of a possible midterm “blue wave,” what polling data is saying about the economy and immigration, and why voter turnout could shape everything.

We also discuss:

• Why midterm elections often shift power in Congress

• Polling around inflation, immigration, and crime

• A visit to the Virginia Beach Antique Mall in our 757 Living segment

• How creating your own happiness shapes mindset and faith

• A debate about the TV survival series Alone in Fan Zone

• A Reddit AITA story asking: is it wrong to choose a spouse over your kids?

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00:00 Intro

00:51 Trending — Midterm Blue Wave Predictions & Polling

19:11 757 Living — Virginia Beach Antique Mall Visit

25:00 Life Unfiltered — Creating Your Own Happiness

43:05 Fan Zone — The TV Survival Series Alone

59:02 Gummy Bears — AITA: Choosing My Husband Over My Kids

Sponsors / Mentioned

Fox News Poll on Republican vs Democrat:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-early-look-2026-midterms.amp

Real Clear Politics: Midterm palpitations:

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2026/02/06/midterm_palpitations_153811.html

Real Clear Politics: Congressional Vote:

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/state-of-the-union/generic-congressional-vote

Next Up With Mark Halperin: https://www.youtube.com/@NextUpHalperin

Early Vote Action By Scott Pressler: https://earlyvoteaction.com/

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Alone: https://www.history.com/shows/alone

Reddit: AITA for siding with my husband and not with my kids?https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1lckhm9/aitah_for_siding_with_my_husband_and_not_with_my/

Reddit: AITA For siding with my husband and not with my kids? UPDATE: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1qyyuxl/aitah_for_siding_with_my_husband_and_not_with_my/