The Inside Elections Podcast

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The Inside Elections Podcast analyzes elections in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. Inside Elections provides nonpartisan analysis of congressional, presidential, and gubernatorial races. With a combination of reporting and data, we break down the key races and bring valuable context to complex elections.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 71: How Many Republicans Will Lose in Nebraska? w/ Aaron Sanderford of Nebraska Examiner

    Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Aaron Sanderford of Nebraska Examiner take a fresh look at the Senate race in the Cornhusker State, where Democrats are rallying behind independent candidate Dan Osborn against Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts. Osborn came up short in 2024, but the conditions might be right for an upset in 2026. Nathan, Jacob and Aaron also talk about the competitive race for the Omaha-based 2nd District, where Republicans are trying to hold on with GOP Rep. Don Bacon not seeking re-election. There’s also plenty of talk about the best free bread in America, a delicious place to eat in Omaha and the upcoming Star Wars movie. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @asanderford @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Virginia Caps Off Wild Week of Redistricting [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/virginia-caps-off-wild-week-of-redistricting-ratings-changes Powell Kicks off General Election with Focus on Costs [Nebraska Examiner] https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/14/powell-kicks-off-general-election-with-focus-on-costs/ Denise Powell Wins Nomination in Nebraska’s 2nd District [Nebraska Examiner] https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/05/13/denise-powell-wins-dem-nomination-in-nebraskas-2nd-district/ Virginia 2: A Rematch at the Beach [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/virginia-2-kiggans-luria-rematch Florida House: Redistricting Boosts GOP Prospects [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/florida-house-redistricting-boosts-gop-prospects 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-may-8-2026-post-virginia 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-march-26-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

    54 min

  2. APR 28

    Episode 70: O-H I-O Primaries w/ Henry J. Gomez of NBC News

    Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Henry J. Gomez of NBC News break down all of the upcoming primaries in Ohio. The trio also analyzes whether incumbent Democrats Marcy Kaptur, Greg Landsman and Emilia Sykes or Republicans representatives Max Miller and Mike Turner will be returning to Congress, takes an early look at the huge Senate race between GOP Sen. Jon Husted and former Democratic senator Sherrod Brown, and talks about whether Democrats really have a shot of winning the race for governor. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @HenryJGomez @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Police responded to report of ‘domestic dispute’ at Ohio governor candidate’s home in 2019 [NBC News] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/amy-acton-police-domestic-dispute-ohio-governor-candidate-home-rcna269188 Iowa 3: Will a Wave Crash on Nunn? [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/iowa-3-nunn-trone-garriott-des-moines How Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor returned him to the ‘real world’ [NBC News] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/vivek-ramaswamys-campaign-ohio-governor-returned-real-world-rcna253231 Ohio Senate: Can Husted Hold On? [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/ohio-senate-can-husted-hold-on 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-april-21-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-april-23-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-march-26-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

    1h 1m

  3. APR 17

    Episode 69: Redistricting War Hits Virginia w/ Randi B. Hagi of WMRA Public Radio

    Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Randi B. Hagi of WMRA Public Radio tackle the latest in the nationwide redistricting war. They analyze whether the Virginia referendum will pass, which Republican incumbents could be at risk of losing re-election from the Democratic-drawn map and how a new Virginia map will affect the overall fight for the House majority. In addition, Jacob is part-way through a new spy novel while Nathan has too many questions about Randi’s roller derby hobby. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @HagiRandi @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Quick Draw: Congressional Candidates on Redistricting Virginia [WMAR] https://www.wmra.org/quick-draw-congressional-candidates-on-redistricting-virginia Virginia Redistrict: Democrats Pushing for Four More Seats https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/virginia-redistricting-democrats-pushing-for-four-more-seats 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-april-14-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-march-26-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-march-26-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

    51 min

  4. APR 3

    Episode 68: The 21st Century Campaign Ad Draft w/ Erin Covey and Kirk Bado

    Jacob Rubashkin, Erin Covey of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, and Kirk Bado of National Journal’s Hotline draft the best and most iconic campaign ads of the 21st century. It’s spring break, so the crew also discusses their ideal vacation destinations, and some good books and articles we’ve read recently. Twitter profiles: @jacorubashkin @ercovey @kirk_bado @insideelections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: What Does It Take To Crack the Inner Circle of Political Consultants? https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/what-does-it-take-to-crack-the-inner-circle-of-political-consultants The oldest job in journalism: New York Post ‘runners’ defy AI https://www.semafor.com/article/03/29/2026/the-oldest-job-in-journalism-new-york-post-runners-defy-ai Jason Kander’s Ad Seen ‘Round the Country: Will It Work? https://rollcall.com/2016/09/21/jason-kanders-ad-seen-round-the-country-will-it-work/ 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-february-5-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-january-12-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-january-16-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

    1h 3m

  5. MAR 20

    Episode 67: Democrats Favored to Win House Majority w/ Mary Ellen McIntire of Roll Call

    Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Mary Ellen McIntire of Roll Call analyze the fight for the House majority including a dozen recent race rating changes by Inside Elections. Democrats need a net gain of three seats in the November general election and are favored to take control from Republicans. Mel also reveals her favorite Easter candy, Jacob has another favorite book, and Nathan recommends yet another band that Jacob has never heard of. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @MelMcIntire @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: At the Races: Crypto’s Next Stand [Roll Call] https://rollcall.com/2026/03/19/at-the-races-cryptos-next-stand/ Sign up for Roll Call’s At the Races https://rollcall.com/newsletters/?newsletter=at-the-races Illinois Primary Results: Democrats Nominate Likely New Members [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/illinois-primary-results-democrats-nominate-likely-new-members Big spenders have mixed night in Illinois as progressives mostly come up short [Roll Call] https://rollcall.com/2026/03/18/big-spenders-have-mixed-night-in-illinois-as-progressives-mostly-come-up-short/ House Overview: Democrats Favored to Win House Majority [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/house-overview-democrats-favored-to-win-the-majority 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-march-12-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-march-5-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-january-16-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

    50 min

  6. FEB 27

    Episode 66: The Land of Illinois Primaries w/ Shia Kapos of Politico

    Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Shia Kapos of Politico dive deep into the upcoming Illinois primaries including the Democratic race to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin and a handful of crowded and competitive House primaries, where as little as 20 percent of the vote could be enough to effectively become a Member of Congress. Shia and Jacob also reveal their latest book finds and Nathan has to show off his Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks gear. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @ShiaKapos @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Giannoulias banks $9M amid mayoral buzz [Politico Illinois Playbook] https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2026/02/26/giannoulias-banks-9m-mayoral-buzz-00799906 Illinois Senate: House of Three, Who Will it Be? [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/illinois-senate-stratton-krishnamoorthi-kelly Texas: Republicans, Democrats Face Critical Early Primaries [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/texas-republicans-democrats-face-critical-early-primaries 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-february-5-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-january-12-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-january-16-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

    1h 5m

  7. FEB 12

    Episode 65: Even the Primaries are Big in Texas w/ Gabby Birenbaum of Texas Tribune

    Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Gabby Birenbaum of The Texas Tribune run down the biggest primaries in Texas including the Republican and Democratic Senate primaries and run through the Republican and Democratic House incumbents who might not even get renominated. Also, Jacob can’t stop watching reality TV, Gabby plugs the latest and best political biography and Nathan watched a movie that apparently no one else has seen. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @birenbaum @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: Why Cornyn is Still at Risk of Losing in Texas [Roll Call] https://rollcall.com/2025/10/20/john-cornyn-texas-senate-reelection-paxton/ GOP Senate candidates pitch themselves as best to boost down-ballot Republicans [Texas Tribune] https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/11/texas-us-senate-gop-primary-down-ballot-coattails-2026/ On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for the Senate [Texas Tribune] https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/05/texas-us-senate-republicans-2026-primary-q-and-a-voter-guide-cornyn-hunt-paxton/ Could Democrats Break the Texas Gerrymander? [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/could-democrats-break-the-texas-gerrymander A Detailed Analysis of Texas’ New Congressional Map [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/a-detailed-analysis-of-texas-new-congressional-map 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-february-5-2026 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-january-12-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-january-16-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

    58 min

  8. JAN 31

    Episode 64: ICE Shootings + Minnesota Elections w/ Ryan Faircloth of Star Tribune

    Nathan Gonzales, Jacob Rubashkin and Ryan Faircloth of the Star Tribune analyze the impact of the surge of ICE agents and border patrol and two fatal shootings in the Twin Cities on key Minnesota races for governor, Senate and the House and talk about how previous political assassinations in the state and recent attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar has affected candidates in Minnesota. Twitter profiles: @nathanlgonzales @jacobrubashkin @RyanFaircloth @InsideElections The Inside Elections podcast analyzes congressional, presidential and gubernatorial races in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. With a combination of reporting and data, Inside Elections brings valuable context to complex races. Go to InsideElections.com to subscribe to the bi-weekly newsletter through individual subscriptions and group packages that are tailored for association and corporate PACs. Referenced articles: U.S. Senator Amy Klubuchar Jumps Into Minnesota’s Governor’s Race [Star-Tribune] https://www.startribune.com/us-sen-amy-klobuchar-jumps-into-minnesota-governors-race/601569630 Democrats win two special elections for Minnesota House seats [Star-Tribune https://www.startribune.com/two-special-elections-tuesday-for-minnesota-house-seats/601571183 Republicans in Minnesota were bullish on their election chances. Then ICE arrived [Star-Tribune] https://www.startribune.com/republicans-in-minnesota-were-bullish-about-their-election-chances-then-ice-arrived/601571152 2026 Senate Overview: Democrats Making Progress [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/2026-senate-overview-democrats-making-progress 2026 House Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2026-house-ratings-december-5-2025 2026 Senate Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2026-senate-ratings-january-12-2026 2026 Gubernatorial Ratings [Inside Elections] https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2026-gubernatorial-ratings-january-16-2026 Inside Elections merch [Dashery] https://inside-elections.dashery.com/

    55 min
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The Inside Elections Podcast analyzes elections in a nonpartisan, data-driven, and accessible way. Inside Elections provides nonpartisan analysis of congressional, presidential, and gubernatorial races. With a combination of reporting and data, we break down the key races and bring valuable context to complex elections.

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  • Creator
    Inside Elections
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
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