America delivers its verdict on Trump

November 5, 2026

Yesterday, after months of build-up, the U.S. finally held its midterm elections. The midterms mark the halfway point in a presidency and determine who controls both houses of Congress. Going into this election, the republicans held both houses… but that has now changed.

In today’s podcast, we’ll talk to Billi, who is on the ground in Michigan, about the Democrats taking control of Congress and what it means for the country.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimons

Producer: Rosa Bowden

Executive Producer: Orla Maher

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America delivers its verdict on Trump