T he New Yorke r staff writer Benjamin Wallace-Wells joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss Democrats’ sweeping victories in the first major elections of Donald Trump ’s second term. They talk about what the results—from Zohran Mamdani’s record-turnout win, in New York City, to victories in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races—reveal about Trump’s weakening hold on voters and a generational shift inside the Democratic Party. They also explore how a focus on affordability and economic anxiety fuelled Democrats’ success, and how these outcomes may shape the strategies of both parties heading into next year’s midterms.

This week’s reading:

“ A Next-Generation Victory for Democrats ,” by Benjamin Wallace-Wells

“ What the Democrats’ Good Night Means for 2026 and Beyond ,” by Isa

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