Americans have headed to the polls to make their voices heard in their mid-term elections.

Most anticipated a red wave to sweep over the nation, with the Republicans expected to take both the house and the senate after waging a campaign centred on spreading the false narrative that the 2020 election was rigged. 

But things haven’t played out like that. The race instead has been far closer, with President Joe Biden calling it a good day for democracy. 

So why the did red wave not materialise? And what does this mean for the prospects of former President Donald Trump running again in 2024?    

Today, Damien is joined by TVNZ US Correspondent Anna Burns-Francis, who’ll help us get a grip on this changing political landscape. 

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Host: Damien Venuto
Producer: Shaun D Wilson
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

Americans have headed to the polls to make their voices heard in their mid-term elections.
Most anticipated a red wave to sweep over the nation, with the Republicans expected to take both the house and the senate after waging a campaign centred on spreading the false narrative that the 2020 election was rigged.    But things haven’t played out like that. The race instead has been far closer, with President Joe Biden calling it a good day for democracy.    So why the did red wave not materialise? And what does this mean for the prospects of former President Donald Trump running again in 2024?       Today, Damien is joined by TVNZ US Correspondent Anna Burns-Francis, who’ll help us get a grip on this changing political landscape. 
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Damien Venuto Producer: Shaun D Wilson Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.