Next Up with Mark Halperin

Mark Halperin’s reported monologue gives voters the ultimate guide to Election Day 2026. From the most important races, to the biggest issues… he breaks it all down.
Mark lays out the Senate seats the Democrats have a real chance of flipping Blue… and the strongest arguments for why a tsunami is a possibility.
He explains the biggest vulnerabilities that Republican campaigns cite, from the economy and gas prices… to the Iran war and White House renovations. Which candidates are striking the right note… and which are dropping the ball at the goal line. This is everything you need to know as the final ballots are cast.

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Mark Halperin breaks down the biggest midterm races and what the prediction markets are thinking about Election Day.

Top political minds - Doug Sosnik and Liam Donovan debate where the best value trades are… and where the markets are getting it wrong. From Alaska and Kansas’ quickly shifting Senate races… to the possibility of a Blue tsunami swamping the South or Midwest.

RotoWire Senior Prediction Market Analyst Bill Speros joins to explain where traders can find the best plays - diving into the highly contested Texas and Michigan Senate races.

The Next Up team also gives their key races to watch. Will South Carolina turn Blue? And what is actually happening on the ground in Maine?

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Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks down the final 2026 midterm polls, explaining why some are producing wildly different outcomes in the same races.

David Burrell of Wick reveals new insight on how Republicans are getting left out of some surveys, while Democrats are getting oversampled… and how it's creating some misleading results.

Aaron Parnas breaks down how young voters could be abandoning Republicans, and exactly how affordability is playing as an issue.

The Republican candidate for governor in California, Steve Hilton, comes back to tell us his hopes for the Golden State, win or lose.

And John Ellis explains how media coverage of 2026 races have changed… and the shocking realignment that has completely changed political fundraising.

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Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks down the latest intel from his sources on which party has the upper hand headed into Election Day. Mark explains why many Republican campaigns are more confident than they were just a month ago, but with both sides still seeing a Blue tsunami as a live possibility. Republican Strategist Ronna McDaniel joins from Michigan to dissect that state’s critical Senate race - discussing the tactics Abdul El-Sayed uses to deflect hard questions and the truth about the appeal of his public persona. White House Reporter Shelby Talcott shares the latest from Team Trump, giving an inside look at the president’s final midterm push and what the West Wing is really like without Karoline Leavitt. And Larry O’Connor and Kevin Walling hand out their midterm awards - the best and worst run campaigns, the real MVPs, and what it means for 2028.

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“Next Up Predictions” premieres with a special deep dive into the prediction markets - the trades seeing the most action, the headlines driving the numbers, and insider conversations.

Brian Quintenz - Kalshi board member and former CTFC commissioner - breaks down how national and state policies are shifting the future of the industry and some unique ways traders are using prediction markets.

Agnese Rozite, founder of 51 Alpha, explains why investors are becoming prediction traders, and how they’re using it to hedge their own moves.

Finally - the Next Up team breaks down the biggest games this weekend - from the South Carolina Gamecocks to the World Series - and who could be named the Time Person of the Year.

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Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks the code on the two questions everyone is asking: are election polls flawed and, if they are, why? Wick Insights CEO David Burrell unveils compelling new research that explains the truth behind the massive polling flaw that is undermining much of the industry.

New York Post Financial Correspondent Lydia Moynihan joins to report new possibilities of Trump investment accounts coming to everyone under 40 years old in the coming months. She also details alleged censorship of conservatives on TikTok.

Former Democratic strategist Evan Barker diagnoses the Left’s chances as Election Day nears… explaining how the socialist wing of the party is fighting for power.

Finally, former Commerce Secretary and Kellogg’s CEO Carlos Gutierrez talks about his new book, “Sheer Will”, telling the story of his family fleeing Communist Cuba, rising the ranks of Kellogg’s without a college degree, and joining the Bush Administration. He also grades the Trump economy and reveals why Americans are lucky to be living during the beginning of the AI era.

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Mark’s reported monologue goes inside his exclusive trip on Air Force Two with Vice President JD Vance to North Carolina. Mark recounts what they talked about - from a possible endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu and Republicans’ midterm hopes… to his possible 2028 ambitions. Mark reveals what he took away from Vance’s unguarded remarks on a possible Trump presidential endorsement of his VP.

Daily Wire’s Cabot Phillips joins to diagnose the latest from the campaign trail and explain why corruption allegations rocking the Republican Party could cost them the House and Senate.

The Maine Wire’s Steve Robinson then gives an update from Senator Susan Collins race against Troy Jackson and details a possible return by Graham Platner. He also reports new findings on shocking alleged fraud inside the state including possible theft from the aftermath of the Lewiston mass shooting.

And former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses his new book “America’s Golden Age - Trumpism and an Era of Limitless Possibilities”, arguing that the country’s best years are coming soon.

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Mark Halperin speaks to The Wall Street Journal Contributor Julie Wernau about Florida’s disappearing orange groves - once one of the state’s defining industries. Wernau explains how orange trees have been decimated over the last few decades, the lack of local government support, and the new genetic technologies that are giving Florida growers hope before it's too late.

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Mark Halperin’s reported monologue unveils his new “8 for ’28” rankings of potential Democratic presidential nominees - the final list before the midterm elections. Mark reveals major changes… including a Democratic powerhouse dropping off the leaderboard and the person he thinks is the most undervalued ’28 stock.
Then Katie Pavlich breaks down Jon Ossoff’s true presidential ambitions, explains why President Trump’s second term seems so different than his first, and the chief known problem of the new White House press secretary.
And Drew Holden exposes a biased and factually incorrect ABC News piece on Donald Trump Jr.’s business dealings and what lessons there are for the media.

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Mark Halperin’s reported monologue breaks down the blame game brewing inside both parties. His Republican sources are quietly starting to point fingers at President Trump and the White House as affordability, Iran, and political spending continue to dominate campaigns. And if the “Blue tsunami” falls short of current high expectations, who will ultimately take the fall for the Democrats?

Former South Carolina Congressman Joe Cunningham joins to give the true temperature of newly competitive races in the South, laying out why Dr. Annie Andrews is making a serious play to flip South Carolina Blue… and what Democrats need to do to keep the pressure on at the end.

Scott Martin then explains why the economy could be on the cusp of a major boom, revealing the optimistic signs developing under the surface, and how it could impact November’s elections.

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Mark Halperin’s reported monologue rings the alarm on the prospect of liberal media bias during the midterm end game, looking at recent examples involving President Trump and Jared Kushner. He also exposes some major stories about Democrats that the Dominant Media chooses to avoid.

Buck Sexton and Clay Travis join for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the midterms, the Iran war, and their recent visit with President Trump in the Oval Office. They give their predictions for who will keep the House and Senate, reveal who they think are the most likable Republicans and Democrats, and give a hilarious take on Trump’s historic ability to attract women.

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Mark Halperin’s reported monologue reveals the 3 wildcards his sources say could swing November's elections, including a range of “October Surprises", going beyond the headlines and candidate clashes of the current moment. Robby Soave breaks down the issues that are really resonating with voters and what he sees as some political insensitivity on the left.

Comedian Mike Mancusi joins to discuss his new book, “The Corporate Translator” - decoding awkward office talk and saying what we’re all really thinking.

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Mark’s reported monologue reveals the key elements of Team Trump’s midterm homestretch messaging, explained through Vice President JD Vance's latest stump speech, delivered this week in Texas, complete with colorful attacks on Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, and the themes, villains, and imagery that the White House thinks can carry them to victory.

Plus, Emma-Jo Morris joins to discuss how long President Trump will continue to dominate the political conversation, the challenges facing the left, and the potential 2028 Republican field if JD Vance and Marco Rubio ultimately don't run for president.

Eric Metaxas joins to discuss his new book, “Revolution,” bringing to life the extraordinary lives and heroism of America's original Founding Fathers, and the ideas that shaped America.

Mark also takes a look at what’s next for artificial intelligence under the Trump administration, after yet another historic week of technological, political, and economic developments.

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Mark Halperin’s reported monologue goes inside four battleground Senate races Republicans may actually win – three flips and one key hold. Mark explains why Republicans have a chance to take all four… and what that means for the prospect of a blue wave nationally.

The Daily Wire’s Mary Margaret Olahan explains how liberal media bias is a big factor inside the White House… and how the Trump Administration feels about Republicans’ chances in the midterms.

New York Congressman Mike Lawler (R) joins to discuss his re-election campaign, one of the hottest House races in the country, just a day after his closely watched debate. He explains the formula he has used to defy the odds, while being targeted by Democrats to hold onto a district won by Kamala Harris two years ago.

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Mark Halperin does a live reported monologue with Democratic strategist Doug Sosnik, who gives an exclusive look at his new memo on the 2026 midterms, laying out why he sees opportunities for his party that didn’t seem to exist even two weeks ago.

Then, Megyn Kelly joins Mark to break down the extraordinary Trump-Mamdani relationship, the future of CNN and broadcast journalism, AOC’s 2028 ambitions, and a potential JD Vance–Marco Rubio ticket.

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Mark’s reported monologue breaks down the 2026 midterms and the growing concern among his Republican sources about the prospect of a blue tsunami that sweeps the Democrats into majority control of the House and Senate. Mark reveals what he's hearing from political insiders and voters, the potential game-changing impact of massive campaign spending by Republicans, and why some Republicans say President Trump could be to blame if the GOP falls short.

Then, Republican California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton joins to discuss his campaign, California’s affordability crisis, and how he plans to flip the state Red.

Plus, Dan Senor explains the evolving situation in the Middle East, the potential for a growing relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia, and the new military alliance that might be forming in the region.

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Mark’s reported monologue takes a fresh look at the 2026 midterms and reveals a totally different pair of scenarios from the current pundit mushy convention wisdom. Could we be headed for either a Blue tsunami or a death-defying Republican tactical win?

The Federalist Contributor Evita Duffy-Alfonso joins to discuss issues really weighing on families, her political clan, and her husband Michael Alfonso's Wisconsin House campaign.

Then the author of "Profit From The Profit", David Bahnsen, explains the Federal Reserve's rate hike, AI’s trillion-dollar investment boom, and how you can be making real money from the stock market. Plus, Mark replies to the latest reactions to his “8 for ’28” Democratic presidential rankings.

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Mark Halperin’s recorded monologue unveils his new September "8 for '28" Democratic presidential leaderboard, with insight from sources at the highest level of American politics, breaking down the latest information on the most likely Democrats to lead the party’s quest to return to the Oval Office.

Then, Professor Richard Werner, who coined the term “quantitative easing,” joins Mark to discuss the markets, Kevin Hassett’s economic outlook, federal spending, the budget deficit, rising interest payments, and the future of AI.

Then, Democratic strategist Hyma Moore joins Mark looking at the evolving 2028 Democratic field—including Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, Josh Shapiro and Rahm Emanuel.

What could the 2028 field look like—and what do the latest economic and political developments mean for the elections ahead?

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In this bonus episode - Mark breaks down the biggest takeaways from the Republican midterm convention in Dallas — including Elon Musk putting big money into Texas, Donald Trump’s going for broke, and JD Vance’s big 2028 splash.

Mark also examines the Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s strong reception and growing Democratic concerns that polling may be underestimating Republicans heading into the 2026 midterms.

Will the new Republican major wave of negative advertising in the targeted contests produce a surprise plot twist?

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Mark’s reported monologue reflects on the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Charlie Kirk, one year after his death.

Mark Halperin speaks with Tucker Carlson about Charlie’s influence on American society, culture, politics, and faith — and the mark he left on a generation. Mark is also joined by Bryan Solomon, who shares a more personal side of Charlie through stories from their friendship and experiences together that many people may never have seen.

One year later, they reflect on the man behind the movement, the friendships he built, and the legacy he left behind.

If you have time to cut whatever you can that would be great so I can get all the socials ready to go out first thing tomorrow morning once episode drops.

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