Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As Congress returns to fund the government and lawmakers race home to campaign for the midterms, Adam Harris speaks with the Atlantic staff writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer about the trade war in Canada, the renewed strikes in Iran, how the current economy may play in the midterms, and President Trump’s push for Republicans to run on his record.
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00:00 Introduction
00:32 Midterms Setup and Stakes
01:28 Funding the Government Fast
03:08 Trump Makes It About Trump
09:17 Iran War and Broken Promises
11:32 Trade War with Canada
16:31 Democrats Brand and
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As Congress returns to fund the government and lawmakers race home to campaign for the midterms, Adam Harris speaks with the Atlantic staff writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer about the trade war in Canada, the renewed strikes in Iran, how the current economy may play in the midterms, and President Trump’s push for Republicans to run on his record.
Subscribe to the “Radio Atlantic” podcast on Apple Podcasts:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radio-atlantic/id1258635512
Subscribe to the “Radio Atlantic” podcast on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/show/4vlgAVfHGyzoHYVmY67yFL
Follow The Atlantic on Instagram: instagram.com/theatlantic/?hl=en
Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener.
#theatlantic #radioatlantic #trump #news #podcast #economy #midterm #election
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Midterms Setup and Stakes
01:28 Funding the Government Fast
03:08 Trump Makes It About Trump
09:17 Iran War and Broken Promises
11:32 Trade War with Canada
16:31 Democrats Brand and
Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: bit.ly/subAtlanticYT
