As a nationwide wave of Democratic midterm victories delivers a decisive rebuke to the MAGA movement, Jon is joined by Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, author of “How to Eat an Elephant,” and host of “The Focus Group” podcast. Together, they discuss what she’s learned from conducting hundreds of focus groups with voters, why Trump’s politics failed this cycle, and how to build on the momentum to cement a lasting pro-democracy coalition. Plus, Jon answers listeners’ questions about Schumer’s future, Elon’s ROI, and to hang or not to hang!

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Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart

Executive Producer – James Dixon

Executive Producer – Chris McShane

Executive Producer – Caity Gray

Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic 

Producer – Gillian Spear

Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo

Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce

Associate Producer - Rebecca Rottenberg

Music by Hansdle Hsu

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