Results for "Astead Herndon"

Introducing: America, Actually with Astead Herndon

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Astead Herndon· Apr 5, 2026

America, Actually is a new podcast from Vox where host Astead Herndon explores what US politics looks like without Donald Trump at the center. It’s been a one-man show for more than a decade, but now, the US is heading t…

Fantasy draft: 2028 presidential race

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Aug 1, 2026

Journalists Astead Herndon, Don Lemon, and Kara Swisher hold a fantasy draft to find out who has the best shot at becoming president in 2028. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Sarah Schweppe, mix…

The AI election

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Sep 26, 2026

Polling says less than 1 percent of voters consider AI a top concern this election cycle. Michigan congressional candidate Will Lawrence sees things differently. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by…

The young candidates shaking up the Dem Party

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Jun 20, 2026

AI, policing and generational change are among the issues influencing two primary races in New York that reflect the broader 2026 midterms. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by …

Working in the age of AI

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· May 23, 2026

What skills will matter most in the AI era, and how can workers avoid being left behind? We look at one big bet aimed at supporting the US workforce. This episode is presented by The Rockefeller Foundation. This show was…

The Democratic divide

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Aug 11, 2026

Progressives are racking up primary wins. Is the Democratic establishment getting the message? This show was edited by Christina Vallice, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by David Tatasciore, video edited by Frank Posil…

Why both sides fail on immigration

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Apr 18, 2026

Immigration might be President Donald Trump’s signature issue, but what do Americans actually think about border security and enforcement? This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by S…

Israel, Trump, and the media

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Sep 22, 2026

Mehdi Hasan, journalist and founder of Zeteo, explains how coverage of Israel and President Trump has fueled the media’s credibility crisis. This show was produced by Frank Posillico, edited by Christina Vallice, fact ch…

Your midterms study guide

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Sep 12, 2026

With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, we’re asking a simple question: What actually matters to voters right now? This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video e…

Grading America's first 250 years

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· May 2, 2026

America at 250 years old may need a new founding document. Historian Heather Cox Richardson drafts a new social contract. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, v…

What Democrats don’t get

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Sep 29, 2026

What do Democrats misunderstand about voters, and why isn’t opposing Trump enough to win them over? This show was produced by Frank Posillico, edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Matt Boynto…

Florida’s progressive test

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Sep 1, 2026

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon overcame a 17-to-1 fundraising gap to win the state’s Democratic Senate primary. Can she score another upset in November? This show was edited by Christina Vallice, fact checked by Esther G…

The Boomer politicians who won't retire

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Jul 25, 2026

Democratic Congressman James Clyburn turned 86 years old this week. He has no plans to retire. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher …

The lessons from Graham Platner’s implosion

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Jul 8, 2026

What should the progressive left take away from the collapse of Graham Platner’s campaign? This show was edited by Christina Vallice, fact checked by Sarah Schweppe, video edited by Frank Posillico, and hosted by Astead …

You voted. Does it matter?

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· May 30, 2026

Democrats talk a lot about protecting democracy, but for most Americans, the system was written to exclude them a long time ago. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mah…

The GOP strategy: Ignore Trump

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Oct 3, 2026

Can a Republican candidate run for governor in a red state without bringing up Donald Trump a single time? We went to Ohio to find out. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shan…

The gas price vote

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Aug 8, 2026

Will high gas prices actually change how people vote? We went to Pennsylvania to find out. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyd…

Hasan Piker vs. The Establishment

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Jun 13, 2026

Hasan Piker has become one of the most prominent leftist voices in the US. But his rapid rise has sparked a furious backlash from establishment Democrats -- specifically the Third Way think tank. This show was edited by …

Can corruption drive voter turnout?

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Jun 6, 2026

We went to Virginia to report on redistricting. What we found was a potential new message for Democrats to win over voters. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney,…

The data center war

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· May 16, 2026

There’s a growing disconnect between a local community that says it’s being treated as the "guinea pigs" in a new industrial revolution, and Washington politicians. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked…

"Affordability" is the new progressive

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· May 9, 2026

What do buzzwords like “progressive” and “affordability” mean to voters? We went to one of the most Democratic congressional districts to find out. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, m…

This Senator has an Eric Swalwell problem

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Apr 25, 2026

We were set to talk to Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego about solving our immigration crisis. Then Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon M…

Kamala, 2028

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Jul 11, 2026

The former vice president’s loyal base seems ready for another go, but Democratic donors are wary. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Sarah Schweppe, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Chri…

Progressives take on the Rust Belt

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Jul 18, 2026

First there was New York, then Colorado. But can a progressive candidate win in the Rust Belt? This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher …

America’s 250-year checkup

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Jul 4, 2026

Can the country’s founding ideals still unite a divided nation? This episode is presented by the Rockefeller Foundation. This show was produced by Dustin DeSoto, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, and …

Latino voters swing back

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Sep 19, 2026

Latino voters swung hard to the right in 2024. Now, they’re giving Dems another look. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, a…

Hasan Piker’s challenge to the center

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Aug 15, 2026

Democrats have been duking it out all summer. He’s at the center of it all. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted …

How Trump lost the bro vote

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Jun 27, 2026

The group of men that famously helped propel Trump to the White House in 2024 is having second thoughts. Here’s what that means for Republicans in the future. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Es…

The politics of Gen Z

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Aug 29, 2026

What’s up with the kids these days? We asked a Gen Z researcher to explain her generation’s politics. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Chris…

America Post-Trump

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Apr 11, 2026

What does US politics look like when Donald Trump is no longer at the center of it? In 2028, voters will get to decide. But for now, we explore. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact-checked by Esther Gim, mixe…

Is MAGA still electable?

America, Actually with Astead Herndon· Aug 22, 2026

Left-leaning Democratic candidates have faced a lot of scrutiny in the last year about whether they’re “electable” in a general election. Why aren’t people asking the same about Republican candidates? This show was edite…