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James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa at a Whataburger after an election-night watch party on November 3, 2026, in Austin, Texas.(Brandon Bell / Getty Images)

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Our Historic Victories and How We Won / Start Making Sense
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What we won this week, starting with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and James Talarico in Texas – John Nichols comments on the candidates and the issues. He’s The Nation’s Executive Editor.

Also: Why victories in the South are especially historic and transformational – Harold Meyerson explains. He’s editor at large of The American Prospect.

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On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols talks about what we won and how we won on Tuesday, and Harold Meyerson analyzes the voters and the votes.

What we won this week, starting with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and James Talarico in Texas—John Nichols comments on the candidates and the issues. He’s The Nation’s executive editor.

Also: Why victories in the South are historic and transformational—Harold Meyerson explains. He’s editor at large of The American Prospect.

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The Nation Podcasts

Here's where to find podcasts from The Nation. Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the news, from a progressive perspective.

Our Historic Victories and How We Won / Start Making Sense
byThe Nation Magazine

What we won this week, starting with Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and James Talarico in Texas – John Nichols comments on the candidates and the issues. He’s The Nation’s Executive Editor.

Also: Why victories in the South are especially historic and transformational – Harold Meyerson explains. He’s editor at large of The American Prospect.

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