This free Wide World of News newsletter from Mark Halperin includes alerts for 2WAY programs, the daybook, political updates and analysis. If you would like to receive Mark Halperin's separate, daily premium Wide World of News Concierge Coverage newsletter, you can learn how to become a member here: https://www.walkingduck.com/mark If you care about the battle for control of Washington in 2026, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. On “2WAY Tonight,” I sat down with strategists Alex Stroman and Kevin Walling, alongside New England journalists Phil Hirschkorn and Michael Graham, for a deep dive into the Senate and governor’s races that could define the second half of Trump’s presidency. From Husted vs. Brown in Ohio and Platner vs. Collins in Maine to the still-unsettled primaries in Michigan, Minnesota, and New Hampshire, we examined the candidates, the coalitions, and the strategic choices shaping the map. Whose base is more motivated? Can Vivek Ramaswamy help drive MAGA turnout in Ohio? Will Republican successfully define James Talarico as “strange.” And perhaps the biggest question of all: can progressives win in purple America? 
THIS WEEKMeghan McCain offered a candid assessment on “Citizen McCain” of Democratic leaders rallying behind Graham Platner. 
****Did Trump Win the Iran War? “The Group Chat” takes on the question in this week’s new episode. 
****Ethan Suplee discussed binge eating and the realities of weight loss on a new “LifeLONG”: 
“NEXT UP”On the latest episode of “Next Up,” I explain why the Graham Platner story may not be what much of the political class thinks it is—and share reporting that’s been largely missing from the conversation. 
Then veteran strategist Doug Sosnik lays out why Democrats are positioned well for the midterms, along with the one development that could scramble the outlook. Plus, Robby Soave and I examine the fight for young male voters and why that demographic could play an outsized role in both the 2026 and 2028 elections. 
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****Earlier this week on “Next Up,” I tackled two of the biggest debates consuming politics and the media. I broke down the controversy surrounding the Los Angeles mayoral race, explained why claims of voter fraud in Spencer Pratt’s defeat deserve a closer look, and examined what the evidence actually shows in the ongoing CBS News turmoil following Scott Pelley’s departure from “60 Minutes.” 
Then, Michael Smerconish joined me to discuss the state of modern journalism and why many Democrats remain supportive of Graham Platner despite the controversies surrounding him. Plus, Rich Lowry argued that Marco Rubio—not JD Vance—may be best positioned to carry the Republican Party into its next generation. 
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