# Your Guide to the 2026 Midterms

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Podcast: [CNN 5 Things](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851)
Published: 2026-09-08T15:55:00+00:00
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## Resource

With the midterm elections less than two months away, the key races and issues are taking shape. Let’s break down which are worth following and what they can tell us about the national mood. ---  Guest: David Chalian, CNN Political Director/Washington Bureau Chief  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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