The House is on recess, and we're all breathing a sigh of relief. More legislation is on the horizon, and the 2026 elections are going to be heating up in a couple of months. Cook Political Report's Erin Covey, House analyst and elections expert, walks us through what to expect for this year's competitive election season.

The House is on recess, and we're all breathing a sigh of relief. More legislation is on the horizon, and the 2026 elections are going to be heating up in a couple of months. Cook Political Report's Erin Covey, House analyst and elections expert, walks us through what to expect for this year's competitive election season.

Welcome to Capitol Conversations, your go-to show for the ins and outs of Washington DC. A lot of political shows are just for the lobbyists of the Beltway, the Hill folk living in the DC-Maryland-Virginia bubble. Not us — we’re here for everyone! We want to be the source for all things politics for your southern belles, your Midwest friends, and anyone on either coast. For staffers and lawmakers on Capitol Hill, we’re here for you, too! We’ll break down the latest bills, political infighting, campaign seasons, and the occasional 28-hour days in the US Capitol, covering our nation’s lawmakers.

Welcome to Capitol Conversations, your go-to show for the ins and outs of Washington DC. A lot of political shows are just for the lobbyists of the Beltway, the Hill folk living in the DC-Maryland-Virginia bubble. Not us &mdash; we&rsquo;re here for everyone! We want to be the source for all things politics for your southern belles, your Midwest friends, and anyone on either coast. For staffers and lawmakers on Capitol Hill, we&rsquo;re here for you, too! We&rsquo;ll break down the latest bills, political infighting, campaign seasons, and the occasional 28-hour days in the US Capitol, covering our nation&rsquo;s lawmakers.

Capitol Conversations

Welcome to Capitol Conversations, your go-to show for the ins and outs of Washington DC. A lot of political shows are just for the lobbyists of the Beltway, the Hill folk living in the DC-Maryland-Virginia bubble.

Not us — we’re here for everyone! We want to be the source for all things politics for your southern belles, your Midwest friends, and anyone on either coast.

For staffers and lawmakers on Capitol Hill, we’re here for you, too! We’ll break down the latest bills, political infighting, campaign seasons, and the occasional 28-hour days in the US Capitol, covering our nation’s lawmakers.

Welcome to Capitol Conversations, your go-to show for the ins and outs of Washington DC. A lot of political shows are just for the lobbyists of the Beltway, the Hill folk living in the DC-Maryland-Virginia bubble.
Not us &mdash; we&rsquo;re here for everyone! We want to be the source for all things politics for your southern belles, your Midwest friends, and anyone on either coast.
For staffers and lawmakers on Capitol Hill, we&rsquo;re here for you, too! We&rsquo;ll break down the latest bills, political infighting, campaign seasons, and the occasional 28-hour days in the US Capitol, covering our nation&rsquo;s lawmakers.