The 50 State Fight

The 50 State Fight

Sundays 11:30 AM-Noon

The 50 State Fight
The 50 State Fight
Heartland Signal

Forget Washington gridlock. The real political war isn’t happening inside the Beltway—it’s playing out across state capitols, gerrymandered maps, and local ballot fights that most national outlets completely ignore. The 50 State Fight with Patti Vasquez and Aaron Kleinman pulls back the curtain on the state-level battles dictating the future of Congress and the White House. Veteran Chicago broadcaster Patti Vasquez brings sharp-witted, real-world storytelling, while former States Project research director and current Heartland Signal senior political analyst Aaron Kleinman digs into the election data, redistricting lines, and legislative gamesmanship that decide who wins. You can also find us on every one of your favorite podcast listening apps!

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