Will ‘prairie populism’ defeat Republicans in the midterms? | Politics Weekly America

The Guardian UK Wednesday 28 October 2026, 12:15 UTC By Presented by Jonathan Freedland , with Rachel Leingang , produced by Danielle Stephens, Nada Smiljanic and Stefania Orlando 1 min read

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Adam Hamilton in Kansas, Dan Osborn in Nebraska, Joshua Turek in Iowa. They’re all hoping to flip ruby-red states in the midterm elections next Tuesday. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Rachel Leingang about her reporting across the midwest, where she has charted the renaissance of progressive populism Continue reading...

Adam Hamilton in Kansas, Dan Osborn in Nebraska, Joshua Turek in Iowa. They’re all hoping to flip ruby-red states in the midterm elections next Tuesday.

Jonathan Freedland speaks to Rachel Leingang about her reporting across the midwest, where she has charted the renaissance of progressive populism

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