Did anyone learn anything from the 2025 elections?

Democrats are celebrating a collection of election wins across
the country this week. Messaging around affordability and the
cost of living scored big wins for the party in the Virginia and
New Jersey governor’s races, as well as mayoral races in several
major cities. Will a successful off year help the party smooth
over its internal disagreements heading into next year’s
midterms?





California passed Proposition 50, a proverbial counter punch to
redistricting efforts in Texas and other red states. The state’s
governor, Gavin Newsom, says the legislation is a temporary fix
to the campaign by President Donald Trump to create more
congressional seats for conservatives. Democrats promise to be
the “adults in the room,” but can they deliver?





Can voters really exert their power if the two major parties
control the candidates they have to choose from? KCRW discusses
one potential solution to the political Coke vs. Pepsi problem.