October 18, 2026; 12pm: The Trump administration is trying to restrict and intimidate voters all the way up to the midterms finish line. Jacquelyn Lopez is the General Counsel for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee which has filed a federal lawsuit to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE and FBI agents to polling places. She explains why Americans need to hold firm when protecting the vote; Independent Nebraska Senate nominee is neck and neck with his Republican opponent. He breaks down how he plans to secure an edge with only 16 days until the midterms; Jacob heads to Mr. Bones' Pumpkin Patch in Culver City, California for today’s episode of “Prediction Markets.” Cerise Castle and Lauren Bans join to react to predictions about the midterm results, inflation, Elon Musk and more.

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October 18, 2026; 11am: The Trump administration appears to be preparing to revoke Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s citizenship. While this is outrageous at face value, this is so much bigger than Omar – it's about authoritarian intimidation that could be wielded against all Americans. Omar’s colleague Rep. Joaquin Castro reacts to the latest example of Trump’s retribution campaign against his political enemies; MS NOW’s Maya Eaglin introduces us to some everyday Americans working to defend democracy in their free time; In such a divisive time in society, connecting with people is especially important now. Sam Fragoso explains why we must continue talking and listening to each other ahead of the midterm elections.

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October 18, 2026; 10am: Democracy was the main character this weekend as thousands of Americans took to the streets for the fourth national wave of No Kings Day just over two weeks away from the midterms. California Attorney General Rob Bonta explains how he is holding the Trump administration accountable in his state as it continues to interfere with the elections; The Trump administration keeps saying its mass deportation agenda is targeting the “worst of the worst,” but it continues to target extremely vulnerable populations. Anna Clark reports on the latest vulnerable population being targeted by ICE – women trying to escape domestic abuse; Jacob breaks down where GOP megadonors are funneling their money this election cycle and explains why we need to keep following the money; The economy and the devastating affordability crisis is a top voter issue this year and more people are getting on board with programs that make life easier. Paid Leave For All founding director, Dawn Huckelbridge, explains why her program is no exception.

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