The Numbers Behind the Midterm Shake-Up | The Revolution w/ Swing Left's Yasmin Radjy

With Graham Platner stepping aside and Susan Collins suddenly back in the spotlight, the 2026 midterms are already taking on a new shape. Yasmin Radjy of Swing Left joins Maya May and Michael Fanone to break down the races that matter most, what Democrats are hearing from voters on the ground, and why rebuilding trust has to start with listening. From Maine and Texas to Alaska and the broader fight for Senate control, this conversation gets into the strategy, numbers, and voter frustration shaping the next election. Plus: Michael Fanone and Maya May react to Trump’s latest embarrassments, his World Cup interference, and the media’s continued platforming of figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene. Chapters 00:00 Yasmin Radjy Joins The Revolution 00:32 What Happened With Graham Platner? 02:09 Why Platner Could Not Beat Susan Collins 04:00 Michael Fanone on Message vs Messenger 06:14 Voters Think the System Is Broken 08:52 James Talarico, Texas, and Ken Paxton 10:34 Swing Left’s Ground Truth Program 12:21 Why Swing Left Is Knocking Every Door 14:03 What Trump Voters Are Saying 17:49 Democrats’ Anti-Trump Problem 21:40 Why Democrats Need to Take Risks 23:06 Iran, Gas Prices, and Voter Concerns 24:18 ICE Backlash Among Republicans and Independents 26:39 What Makes a Good Canvasser? 33:33 Michael Fanone’s World Cup Experience 36:26 Trump Intervenes in the World Cup 43:08 Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” Moment 45:16 Congress Fails to Protect America From Trump 48:03 Why Is the Media Platforming MTG? 51:04 Women Should Run the World #GrahamPlatner #MitchMcConnell #YasminRadjy #SwingLeft #Midterms #BlueWave #Democrats #Election2026 #VoterTurnout #Democracy #LincolnSquare