Democrats’ Chances of Flipping Senate, According to Polls
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Professor Todd Belt on Redistricting
Redistricting. What's it all about? Political management master’s Program Director Todd Belt discusses redistricting and its implications for the balance of power, voter representation and the future of American elections.
Blue State, High Stakes: California's Pivotal 2026 Governor's Race
What does California's 2026 governor's race reveal about the future of American politics? Experts discuss the candidates, campaign strategies, and the national implications of one of the country's most closely watched elections.
Mobilized in Minnesota: Activism and Political Power
How does activism turn into real political power? Panelists discuss how protest, organizing and collective action influence political outcomes, with a timely focus on current events in Minnesota.
GSPM Battleground Briefing: The Michigan Primary
Michigan's Senate race is one of the most consequential contests of the 2026 election cycle. Dr. Casey Burgat joins Jonathan Cohn, Senior National Correspondent at The Bulwark, and State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom to examine the candidates, campaign strategies, polling and political dynamics shaping this pivotal battleground.
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WTOP-FM spoke to Matt Dallek about the DC primary election
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Matt Dallek, Professor of Political Management