Is there a rift within the Democratic Party?

民主党内部是否存在裂痕?

The NPR Politics Podcast

2026-08-14

20 分钟
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This year's primary contests have given Democratic voters a chance to choose between left-wing and moderate candidates and there seems to be a divide emerging within the party. Or is there? We discuss what the primary results tell us about the Democratic Party's future.  This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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  • What do Democratic voters want?

  • In Minnesota this week, it was a progressive candidate.

  • In Wisconsin, it was a centrist candidate.

  • We will unpack a very real divide in the Democratic Party

  • that feels like it could carry it all the way to 2028. It is the NPR Politics Podcast.

  • I'm Miles Parks.

  • I cover voting.

  • I'm Ashley Lopez.

  • I cover politics.

  • And I'm Mara Liason, senior national political correspondent.

  • So, Mara, I got to admit it.

  • I feel like every Democratic primary this entire year, I have come away more confused about how Democratic voters feel.

  • Tuesday was a great example of it.

  • Wisconsin, they don't want a progressive.

  • Minnesota, the neighboring state, they do want a progressive.

  • What are you making of all this?