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How the 2026 Midterms Will ACTUALLY Unfold for Republicans

Next Up with Mark Halperin·MK Media·26 September 2026·1h 4m

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Mark’s reported monologue takes a fresh look at the 2026 midterms and reveals a totally different pair of scenarios from the current pundit mushy convention wisdom.  Could we be headed for either a Blue tsunami or a death-defying Republican tactical win?The Federalist Contributor Evita Duffy-Alfonso joins to discuss issues really weighing on families, her political clan, and her husband Michael Alfonso's Wisconsin House campaign.Then the author of "Profit From The Profit", David Bahnsen, explains the Federal Reserve's rate hike, AI’s trillion-dollar investment boom, and how you can be making real money from the stock market. Plus, Mark replies to the latest reactions to his “8 for ’28” Democratic presidential rankings.Ro Body: Visit https://ro.co/nextup to see if you qualify for FDA-approved GLP-1 treatment options and get started. #sponsoredLean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code NEXTUPAmerican Tax Group: Your tax problem isn't going to disappear by ignoring it. Call (888) 811-2599 or visit https://americataxgroup.com todayFollow Next Up with Mark Halperin on all social platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuphalperin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextuphalperin X (Twitter): https://x.com/NextUpHalperin Connect with Mark Halperin on social media: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/markevanhalperin X (Twitter):  https://x.com/markhalperinFind the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts:Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjH%3Fsi%3D8e4ff54000cc438d Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.