NPR Politics Podcast hosts to analyze upcoming midterm races in exclusive supporter event
The NPR Politics Podcast is hosting an exclusive virtual event for supporters this Thursday, September 17, at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific), featuring analysis of the upcoming midterm election races and a live question-and-answer session.
Senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith will be joined by co-host Miles Parks and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson to break down the key races to watch as the nation prepares for the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, when all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats will be contested.
Parks, who was named co-host of the podcast in October 2025 as the show celebrated its 10th anniversary, continues his work covering voting and election security for NPR's Washington Desk. His expertise will provide valuable insight into the electoral landscape ahead of the midterms.
Event details and access
The virtual event will be conducted via Zoom and is available to NPR+ members and other qualifying supporters of the podcast. Since its launch in fall 2015, the NPR Politics Podcast has published over 2,400 episodes, establishing itself as a trusted daily source for political news analysis.
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NPR+, which launched in August 2021, requires a minimum donation of $8 per month or $96 per year to a participating NPR station or the NPR Network. Members receive benefits including sponsor-free listening, bonus episodes, archive access, and early access to select shows. Revenue from the program is shared between NPR and participating member stations.
Registration details for the September 17 event are available through the podcast. Listeners who are not yet NPR+ members can sign up at plus.npr.org to access this supporter event and other exclusive benefits while supporting the podcast and NPR's independent nonprofit journalism.
