The 2026 midterms are in the rearview mirror, but the electoral map tells only half the story.
So what are the major moments that stood out after eight months on the road? Vox’s Astead Herndon sits down with America, Actually producer Kasia Broussalian to reflect on their reporting across the country—from town halls in New Jersey to gas stations in Pennsylvania, and canvassing in Nevada. They unpack the underlying tensions that defined the midterms and what those moments reveal about the fast-approaching 2028 presidential cycle.
America, Actually publishes video episodes every Saturday tackling key issues in politics, culture, and the economy. Subscribe to Vox’s YouTube channel to get them. Listen to episodes of America, Actually on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app.
Vox just launched a new mobile app that brings together all of our work — our podcasts, videos, and written stories — into one experience, so you never have to look elsewhere. The app is free to download in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vox-news-video-podcasts/id6760492732
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voxmedia.vox
Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO
Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what’s really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com.
Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE
Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o
Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H
