# Episode 74: Inside Capitol Hill and Midterm Elections w/ Manu Raju of CNN

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Podcast: [The Inside Elections Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inside-elections-podcast-6436787)
Published: 2026-06-30T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://insideelections.com
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Duration seconds: 3577

## Resource

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Manu Raju of CNN take an inside look at the pressure GOP leadership is facing with narrow majorities and looming elections. Manu also reveals what Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill expect to happen in November, and how he got to throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field. The episode also introduces Inshara Ali - the newest member of the Inside Elections team - and riveting discussion about potato chips, the World Cup, Questlove and Weird Al. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @mkraju @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 Gubernatorial Overview: Republican Rebound? [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-gubernatorial-overview-june-25-2026-republican-rebound Maryland, New York, Utah, South Carolina Primary Results [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/maryland-new-york-utah-and-south-carolina-primary-results 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-june-11-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-june-25-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-june-25-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

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