2026-09-25
48 分钟The Economist.
I'm John Prideaux and this is Checks and Balance from The Economist.
Each week we take one big theme shaping American politics and explore it in depth.
Today, nearly halfway into Donald Trump's second term,
how do voters feel about his policies?
When Donald Trump took office for the second time in January 2025,
he kicked things off with a flurry of activity,
and he's continued at a hectic pace.
Now, the impact of the administration's policies is being felt across America.
On today's show, we'll look at some of the wide-ranging effects
of three flagship Trump policies in different parts of the country.
Do the Republican voters who supported Trump in 2024
like what the president and his party are giving them?
And do Democrats have a compelling story to tell about what's going on?
With me this week to talk about how the midterm elections are playing out
in three particular states are James Bennet,
who's up in a log cabin in Maine,
and Charlotte Howard, who's in the New York office.
James, how are you doing?
I'm doing great, John.