Let’s get this party restarted: Republicans reel from the midterms

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As Donald Trump’s party absorbs a sobering defeat at the ballot box, politicians are in reflective mood. Is Trumpism over? Parents across income groups are spending more to get their children ahead, but it might be for naught. And the dramas trying to turn viewers against the underdog. Guests and host: • Shashank Joshi, Washington bureau chief • Vinjeru Mkandawire, news editor • Andrew Miller, special correspondent • Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: • American midterms, Republicans, Democrats • Parenting, education, tutoring • Television, “War”, villains Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.