Podcast Episode 74: Inside Capitol Hill and Midterm Elections w/ Manu Raju of CNN

June 30, 2026 at 7:32PM EST

Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Manu Raju of CNN take an inside look at the pressure GOP leadership is facing with narrow majorities and looming elections. Manu also reveals what Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill expect to happen in November, and how he got to throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field. The episode also introduces Inshara Ali – the newest member of the Inside Elections team – and riveting discussion about potato chips, the World Cup, Questlove and Weird Al.

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Podcast Episode 74: Inside Capitol Hill and Midterm Elections w/ Manu Raju of CNN

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