What Campaign Spending Reveals About the 2026 Midterms

Mark’s reported monologue breaks down the 2026 midterms and the growing concern among his Republican sources about the prospect of a blue tsunami that sweeps the Democrats into majority control of the House and Senate. Mark reveals what he's hearing from political insiders and voters, the potential game-changing impact of massive campaign spending by Republicans, and why some Republicans say President Trump could be to blame if the GOP falls short. Then, Republican California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton joins to discuss his campaign, California’s affordability crisis, and how he plans to flip the state Red.Plus, Dan Senor explains the evolving situation in the Middle East, the potential for a growing relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia, and the new military alliance that might be forming in the region.SelectQuote: Compare top‑rated life insurance options. Visit https://SelectQuote.com/mark to get the right coverage at the right price.Lean: Get 20% off plus free rush shipping when you go to https://TAKELEAN.com and use code NEXTUPAmerican Tax Group: Your tax problem isn't going to disappear by ignoring it. Call (866)-297-3048 or visit https://americataxgroup.com/MARK todayFollow Next Up with Mark Halperin on all social platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuphalperinTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextuphalperinX (Twitter): https://x.com/NextUpHalperinConnect with Mark Halperin on social media:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/markevanhalperinX (Twitter):  https://x.com/markhalperinFind the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts:Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-with-mark-halperin/id1810218232Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/2f0n8G4xqUo8aGxbbbtRjH%3Fsi%3D8e4ff54000cc438d Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.