Backstabbing endorsements, dodgy ads and Nicki Minaj: our midterm awards – podcast
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Key context: <p>It’s election day in the US, so Jonathan Freedland is chatting to humour writer Alexandra Petri of the Atlantic to run through this campaign cycle’s most effective ad campaigns, surprising allies and embarrassing gaffes before the polls close later, and we start learning who the big winners and losers are</p><p>Buy your tickets to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/guardian-live-events/2026/sep/23/us-midterms-trump-war-and-americas-future">the Guardian’s post-midterms live event</a>, hosted by Jonathan Freedland.</p><p>Watch Jonathan Freedland on our new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@politicsweekly">Politics Weekly YouTube channel</a>.</p><p>Send your questions and feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@theguardian.com">politicsweeklyamerica@theguardian.com</a></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2026/nov/03/backstabbing-endorsements-dodgy-ads-nicki-minaj-midterm-awards-podcast">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
It’s election day in the US, so Jonathan Freedland is chatting to humour writer Alexandra Petri of the Atlantic to run through this campaign cycle’s most effective ad campaigns, surprising allies and embarrassing gaffes before the polls close later, and we start learning who the big winners and losers areBuy your tickets to the Guardian’s post-midterms live event, hosted by Jonathan Freedland.Watch Jonathan Freedland on our new Politics Weekly YouTube channel.Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyamerica@theguardian.com Continue reading...
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