In the pilot episode of WTH, America? German journalist, Christian Fahrenbach, and Australian journalist, Alex Eggerking, explain WTH the midterms are, where things stand in the races, and what is going on with that Russia investigation. Plus find out WTH mythical creature erotica has to do with the US midterms.

Episode 1 - WTH are midterms anyway?

How well do you know Trump voters? And which Americans could determine the outcome of these midterms by showing up to vote (or by staying home...)? Plus, we discuss whether there a turning point happening in team Trump, and who we think wrote THAT anonymous op-ed in The New York Times. Show notes: Take this quiz to see how well you know who voted for Trump:&nbsp;https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/08/09/upshot/trump-voters-how-theyve-changed.html Books to help you understand the Trump-voting-white-working-class phenomenon: -Hillbilly Elegy -Strangers in Their Own Land -Deer Hunting with Jesus Books we found helpful in understanding voter psychology: -Democracy for Realists by&nbsp;Christopher Achen and Larry Bartels -The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt&nbsp;

Episode 2 - WTH is the deal with Trump voters?

Why might healthcare prove to be THE decisive issue in these midterms? How do primaries work, and what is next now that they are over? Plus, we recap what Stormy Daniels had to say about Trump's ... special place, and ask for your help finding the best candidate names these midterms.&nbsp;

Episode 3 - WTH does healthcare have to do with the midterms?

In episode 4 we’re mildly successful at avoiding frenzied debates about Kavanaugh. Instead, we look at how the economy actually affects the election. We also share some insane statistics about felons who are not allowed to vote and we have some positive feelings about Twitter. Yes, it’s possible. &nbsp; For additional reading: A study about how celebrity endorsements might affect voting  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15213269.2017.1378109 &nbsp; The nicest twitter account, at least for now https://twitter.com/@thatwasmymom &nbsp; Statistics about the millions of convicted felons not allowed to vote  https://felonvoting.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000287 &nbsp; Voting registration deadlines for each state  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/06/us/politics/state-voter-registration-deadlines.html &nbsp; How good is the Trump economy really?  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/09/upshot/how-good-is-the-trump-economy-really.html &nbsp; It’s NOT the economy, stupid!  https://news.gallup.com/poll/242189/record-low-cite-economic-issues-top-problem.aspx &nbsp; Trump won because of racial resentment, not economic anxiety  https://www.vox.com/identities/2017/12/15/16781222/trump-racism-economic-anxiety-study

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