Worst Republican midterm loss since 1974

Why voters turned out in record numbers

Why Trump might ditch MAGA

Are Republicans distancing from Trump?

Trump’s scapegoat: Pete Hegseth

Democratic front-runners for president

Democrats “can’t do much about” tariffs

Midterm impact on Iran war & US policy

Will Asia alter its approach to the US?

China’s response to US midterm results

The Republican Party’s crushing defeat could reshape American politics, but Asia should not expect US politics to return to what it was before President Donald Trump, says the Blackbox Research CEO David Black. 

In this conversation with The Straits Times' senior columnist Bhavan Jaipragas - recorded on Nov 4, hours after polls closed - Black explains why he sees Trump's defeat as an extraordinary act of political self-sabotage. 

With Democrats projected to take control of both chambers of Congress, what comes next for President Donald Trump? Will he moderate his approach, or become even more combative?

Black also discusses what this means for Asia, and how Beijing might read the election results.

Highlights (click/tap above): 

3:48 Republican midterm loss is the worst result since 1974 

7:21 Why voters turned up in large numbers 

9:32 Why Trump might ditch MAGA

11:47 Are Republicans distancing themselves from Trump? 

13:03 Trump’s scapegoat: Pete Hegseth 

14:40 Potential Democrat front-runners for the US presidency

20:22 Democrats “can’t do much about” tariffs 

23:47 Impact of midterm results on the Iran war and US foreign policy 

26:03 Would Asian diplomats and leaders change their approach towards the US? 

28:05 China’s response to the US midterm election results

Read ST’s Opinion section: https://str.sg/w7sH

Host: Bhavan Jaipragas (bhavan@sph.com.sg) 

Produced and edited by: Teo Tong Kai

Executive producers: Danson Cheong & Lynda Hong

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The Republican Party&rsquo;s crushing defeat could reshape American politics, but Asia should not expect US politics to return to what it was before President Donald Trump, says the Blackbox Research CEO David Black.&nbsp;
In this conversation with The Straits Times' senior columnist Bhavan Jaipragas - recorded on Nov 4, hours after polls closed - Black explains why he sees Trump's defeat as an extraordinary act of political self-sabotage.&nbsp;
With Democrats projected to take control of both chambers of Congress, what comes next for President Donald Trump? Will he moderate his approach, or become even more combative?
Black also discusses what this means for Asia, and how Beijing might read the election results.
Highlights (click/tap above):&nbsp;
3:48 Republican midterm loss is the worst result since 1974&nbsp;
7:21 Why voters turned up in large numbers&nbsp;
9:32 Why Trump might ditch MAGA
11:47 Are Republicans distancing themselves from Trump?&nbsp;
13:03 Trump&rsquo;s scapegoat: Pete Hegseth&nbsp;
14:40 Potential Democrat front-runners for the US presidency
20:22 Democrats &ldquo;can&rsquo;t do much about&rdquo; tariffs&nbsp;
23:47 Impact of midterm results on the Iran war and US foreign policy&nbsp;
26:03 Would Asian diplomats and leaders change their approach towards the US?&nbsp;
28:05 China&rsquo;s response to the US midterm election results
Read ST&rsquo;s Opinion section: <a href="https://str.sg/w7sH?ref=inline-article">https://str.sg/w7sH</a>
Host: Bhavan Jaipragas (bhavan@sph.com.sg)&nbsp;
Produced and edited by: Teo Tong Kai
Executive producers: Danson Cheong &amp; Lynda Hong
Follow In Your Opinion Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops:
Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/w7Qt?ref=inline-article"> https://str.sg/w7Qt</a>
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/wukb?ref=inline-article"> https://str.sg/wukb</a>
Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/w7sV?ref=inline-article"> https://str.sg/w7sV</a>
YouTube: <a href="https://str.sg/GjMT?ref=inline-article">https://str.sg/GjMT</a>
Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg
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A hard look at the social issues of the month in Singapore. Join ST journalists and other guests as they discuss with Lydia Wong.

Synopsis: Conversations and interviews that give you something to think about. Each Wednesday, In Your Opinion speaks to thinkers, leaders, and the people shaping our lives and the issues of the day.

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producers: Danson Cheong & Lynda Hong

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Conversations and interviews that give you something to think about. Each Wednesday, In Your Opinion speaks to thinkers, leaders, and the people shaping our lives and the issues of the day.
Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim
Executive producers: Danson Cheong &amp; Lynda Hong
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.