Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

Stephen A. breaks down the Democrats’ midterm sweep of the House and Senate, the historic diversity of the electorate, the issues driving voters, and what the results mean for 2028. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie weighs in on the election surprises, Trump’s unfulfilled campaign promises on Iran, Ukraine, the Epstein files, affordability, and immigration. CBS News Chief Washington Analyst
Robert Costa and political pollster Frank Luntz discuss voter sentiment, Trump’s base, whether the president cost Republicans the midterms, and future leaders of the Democratic Party.

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In this special Election Day edition of Straight Shooter from Washington, D.C., Stephen A. examines what a Democratic takeover of Congress could mean for the country. Former Virginia Governor and DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe weighs in on Michigan’s contentious Senate race, the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, and bipartisan cooperation. Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright breaks down the midterm outlook, the Texas Senate showdown, the Democratic Party's future, and MAGA’s shortcomings.

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In this special pre-midterm edition of Straight Shooter from Washington, D.C., Stephen A. examines key battleground races in Michigan, Virginia, and Texas with Chief Washington Correspondent for MeidasTouch, Scott MacFarlane. Former Governor Chris Sununu and Rep. Glenn F. Ivey (D-MD) weigh in on the Iran War, affordability, tariffs, campaign finance reform, gerrymandering, and term limits. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) joins the show to discuss the Florida gubernatorial race, the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, his opposition to woke policies, the Save College Sports Act, and his presidential aspirations.

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Stephen A. discusses the state of America ahead of the midterm election, the impact of independent voters on turnout, and the issues voters care about most. Josh Turek, a two-time Team USA Paralympic gold medalist and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate for Iowa, is interviewed about working across the aisle, the solutions he will pursue for Iowans, and a controversial campaign ad. Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton discusses his run for California governor, Donald Trump's endorsement, and his plans for California if elected.

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Stephen A. discusses public reaction to his White House visit and appearance on ABC’s The View. Politico Global Anchor, Playbook co-author, and Playbook Podcast host Dasha Burns joins the show to break down her cross-country conversations with voters and candidates ahead of the midterms, the issues shaping the election, and the political shifts that could define 2028. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) discusses his decision not to seek reelection, tensions with Trump, the GOP's future, and his new book, How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents.

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