Special Friday: Mary Katherine Ham and Bethany Mandel on normies and the 2026 midterms
10 Minute DrillShow Notes
What are everyday Americans really thinking as the 2026 midterm elections approach?
In this 10 Minute Drill, Bethany Mandel and Mary Katharine Ham take a closer look at what moms, families, and “normies” are actually talking about outside the political bubble. From the issues shaping everyday life to the concerns that could influence voters, they discuss what Americans really care about heading into the 2026 midterms.
Are political insiders missing what everyday voters are thinking? What issues will matter most to moms and families? And what could drive voters to the polls in November?
Time Stamps:
0:00 - intro
0:36 - Introducing Bethany and Mary Katherine
1:36 - norm focus grouping the midterms
2:00 - Dems socialism scare
2:21 - Abdul El-Sayed and circumcision
4:00 - gas prices are no joke
4:18 - the affordability fight
5:09 - Do voters care that Democrats have no agenda?
6:00 - warnings from blue cities
7:00 - “Burrito price feelings”
8:00 - public safety and voters
9:03 - Fairfax County as a case study
10:25 - what can change the midterms
12:04 - Prescription drug prices
Listen for an honest conversation about American voters, moms and families, political trends, and the issues that could shape the 2026 midterm elections.
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