Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Plain English with Derek Thompson
Episode: Instant Reaction Pod: Midterm Election Winners, Losers, Surprises, and Takeaways
Description: The polls were right; the vibes were wrong. Democrats seem to have blocked the Republican wave by riding “Dobbs and democracy.” Trump lost, and extremism lost. DeSantis won, and Florida is a red state now. Also: Why is America so terrible at counting votes?Host: Derek ThompsonProducer: Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices