As some Republicans back away from President Trump over Iran, diesel prices, and affordability, something unusual is happening: Trump is not getting mad at them. Is this what his lame-duck status will look like, or is Trump just a savvier political actor now? And will all the electoral-map-shifting help one side over the other, or just make voters mad? The Atlantic staff writers Toluse Olorunnipa and Madeleine Carlisle join “Radio Atlantic” host Adam Harris to discuss what they’ve been reporting on the midterm mess.
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00:00 Introduction
01:26 Why Some Republicans Are Distancing from Trump
03:26 Trump’s Muted Reaction
07:24 Voters and Local Issues
08:58 Supreme Court Voter Database
13:39 Redistricting Arms Race
19:19 Missouri Gerrymander Backlash
22:18 What to Watch Next
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