{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/35669120-6056-4c38-8f33-80df7112e8df/6ad1430868b7ce6ffb5a3dd8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"US midterms: Can the Democrats flip Texas?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba0e441a8cbeb3393cf13c/1792098688841-9f138f91-6242-4f3c-b0e4-04d486dc0743.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On November 3, Americans will head to the polls for midterm elections that will determine who controls Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency. While Trump himself isn&#39;t technically on the ballot, plummeting approval ratings means the elections are shaping up to be a referendum on his leadership. Republicans face a tough fight, even in traditionally conservative states such as Texas, where a fiercely contested Senate race could deliver a major upset. Will Texas really turn blue? And what would a Democratic victory in Texas mean for Trump’s political future?</p><p><br></p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: <u><a href=\"http://thetimes.com/thestory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://thetimes.com/thestory</a></u></em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Katy Balls, Washington editor, The Times. </p><p><strong>Host:</strong> Manveen Rana.</p><p><strong>Producers: </strong>Robyn Simon, Olivia Case. </p><p><strong>We want to hear from you - email:</strong> <u><a href=\"mailto:thestory@thetimes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thestory@thetimes.com</a></u></p><p><strong>Read more:</strong> <u><a href=\"https://www.thetimes.com/us/american-politics/article/ken-paxton-audio-trump-texas-senate-s76l9bsmb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Trump’s convention hurt my midterm chances, Ken Paxton says in leaked audio</a></u> </p><p><strong>Further listening: </strong><u><a href=\"https://pod.fo/e/39e6e6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Could Trump lose MAGA over Iran?</a></u></p><p><strong>Clips:</strong> CBS, C-Span, Fox, MS NOW, CNN, CNBC, KTXS News, James Talarico Youtube </p><p><strong>Photo:</strong> Getty Images.</p>","author_name":"The Times"}