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Instant Reaction Pod: Midterm Election Winners, Losers, Surprises, and Takeaways
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The polls were right; the vibes were wrong. Democrats seem to have blocked the Republican wave by riding “Dobbs and democracy.” Trump lost, and extremism lost. DeSantis won, and Florida is a red state now. Also: Why is America so terrible at counting votes?
Host: Derek Thompson
Producer: Devon Manze
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