Checks and Balance: Capitol gains

This podcast episode explores the upcoming 2024 congressional elections in the United States and the potential shift in control of Congress. The speakers discuss the thin majorities in both the House and Senate and the possibility of both chambers flipping in November. They analyze the current state of the Senate race, the challenges facing Democrats, and the outlook for Republican Senate candidates. The potential implications of a Joe Biden second term with a Republican Senate and the consequences of Republican control in the Senate and White House are also discussed. The speakers draw parallels between American politics in 1948 and 2024, highlighting the challenges facing candidates and the changing political landscape. The declining Republican Party in California and the potential consequences of a divided government are examined. The impact of public officials leaving office on the future of governing in America is also considered, along with a brief history of Tupperware parties.