Big Take, Midterms 2026
Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts 8 episodes Nov 5, 2026
This special series from Bloomberg's daily news podcast Big Take focuses on the 2026 US midterms with weekly episodes through November 4th. David Gura and Sarah Holder host a panel of Bloomberg editors, reporters, and opinion columnists to discuss the fight for control of the US Senate. The show examines how the races could affect the next presidential election and how the election results may ripple through the global economy.
Episodes
The Economic Levers Democrats Will Try to Pull Without Trump
The Blue Wave might have been a rebuke of Trump and his economy, but Democrats have limited options to tackle affordability without him. On today’s Big Take podcast, PIMCO’s Head of Public Policy Libby Cantrill joins host Sarah Holder to discuss how the economic issues Democrats campaigned on could translate into policy and the compromises and clashes that may lie ahead. Find our speci
Global Markets Ride the Blue Wave
The blue wave that swept across US midterms buoyed Senate and House Democrats — as well as big tech shares and French bonds. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg Opinion Executive Editor Robert Burgess and reporter Matthew Griffin, who covers the intersection of politics and stocks, join host Sarah Holder to sort out the day’s market winners (the Fed) and losers (Elon Musk&rsqu
Democrats Swept Congress. What Will It Mean for Trump?
The results are in: In a US midterm election seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump, a blue wave swept Congress. Democrats will control both the House and Senate for the last two years of Trump’s term. On today’s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder, Bloomberg White House reporter Josh Wingrove and Congress editor Megan Scully dig into how election night played out in the US, ho
The Legal Fight Nightmare Scenario for the US Midterms
It’s Election Day in the US and a deluge of midterms-related lawsuits have already been filed, even though polls haven’t closed yet. Bloomberg legal reporter Zoe Tillman and Josh Wingrove, who covers the White House, join host David Gura to make sense of the latest legal fights. Read more: Trump’s Aggressive Voter Lawsuits Offer Democrats a Blueprint for Legal Defense This i
Was the US Republicans' Redistricting Effort a Texas-Sized Mistake?
Republicans in Texas, hoping to lock in more seats in Congress, kicked off a redistricting frenzy that saw several other states redraw their congressional maps. Today on the show, host David Gura sits down with Bloomberg Texas Bureau Chief Julie Fine and Senior White House reporter Josh Wingrove to talk through why that gamble may not pay off. Read more: Trump Calls for Peltola to Be Banned From
Elon Musk Has Spent More Than $445 Million on the US Midterms
Amid the news that Elon Musk wants to merge Tesla and SpaceX, he has given $445 million to political races in the US midterms. That makes him one of the biggest-ever contributors in US history. On today’s Big Take podcast, host David Gura talks to Dana Hull, who covers Musk, and campaign finance reporter Bill Allison, about the impact that money could have on some of the closest r
Diesel Prices are Hitting Records Just in Time for the Midterms
Energy prices are up — and President Trump is out of time to bring them down before the US midterm elections. On today’s Big Take podcast, David Gura breaks down the factors keeping prices high and how much it could cost the Republican party with White House reporter Josh Wingrove and Will Kubzansky, who covers gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. We have a special Bloomberg subsc
Could Democrats Actually Flip Texas This Time?
President Trump is campaigning in Texas on Wednesday, rallying voters in a state that’s long been a Republican stronghold. His efforts in traditionally red states around the country show how surprisingly close many of these midterm races have become — and the outcome will determine if Trump’s party can hold onto the Senate and advance his agenda for the next two years. On today&r
Can $700 Million Buy Republicans the US Senate?
The 2026 midterms are on track to become the most expensive elections in US history, with Republican Senate candidates raking in hundreds of millions from PACs and Democrats riding a growing wave of individual donations. So who has the edge? On today’s Big Take podcast, Bill Faries, who oversees Bloomberg’s midterm coverage, and campaign finance reporter Bill Allison join Sarah Holder
Why Everyone Is Talking About High Diesel Prices
Diesel prices are hitting new highs, and voters aren’t happy. With the midterms approaching, the Trump administration is trying to find ways to curb fuel costs, including a potential US diesel export ban. On today’s Big Take podcast: The political fallout of sky-high diesel prices. Bloomberg national economics reporter Mark Niquette and host Sarah Holder break down what’s driving
Most Americans Say They’re Working Class. Are They?
The “working class” in America used to conjure a vivid image: factory workers, blue-collar jobs and a political coalition born out of the Industrial Revolution. But as Republicans and Democrats try to court voters ahead of midterms, a question keeps coming up: What is the working class today? On today’s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder talks to Bloomberg Opinion columnist Alli
Why Big Donors Aren’t Translating to Big Success in the US Midterms
On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s Amanda Gordon and Emily Birnbaum join host Sarah Holder to discuss how political spending is shaping the US midterm elections, who is funding candidates behind the scenes and what’s at stake for both Republicans and Democrats. We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Sara
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