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How High-Stakes Governors Races Could Shift National Power

Battleground Minnesota: How Fraud Could Turn the State's Politics Upside Down

In this special battleground state edition of The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition, FOX's Bill Melugin takes a deep dive into Minnesota. A longtime Democrat bastion, now Minnesota has become the center of outrage over what appears to be widespread fraud, and continued animosity towards ICE. David Marcus, Fox News Digital Columnist and author of “Charade', joins the podcast and says Minnesota's massive fraud scandal could deliver a stunning Senate upset for Republicans. The Senate race there, between Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and former N-F-L sideline reporter Michele Tafoya is being closely watched. Both candidates participated in a debate earlier this month where Tafoya accused her opponent of being complicit in the state’s fraud scandal with Governor Tim Walz, and Flanagan criticizing Tafoya for aligning too closely with President Trump. Click here to Follow the FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition: https://link.podtrac.com/fnr_podeve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Money, Enthusiasm, Itineraries, and the Midterm Tea Leaves

With the midterm elections just a week away, both parties are making a final push to turn out voters. FOX News Audio Political Analyst Lee Carter joins the Rundown to break down voter enthusiasm, examine whether current polls tell the whole story, and analyze how dissatisfaction with both parties could reshape key races. Plus, Carter weighs in on the rising Democratic stars who could shape the party’s future—including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—and what the midterm results could signal for 2028. Polls indicate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces serious vulnerability as his Likud party challenges former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party in a tightly contested election. FOX News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst joins the Rundown to explain what it takes to form a governing majority in Israel's parliament, address regional security threats from Iran and its proxies, weigh potential post-U.S. midterm military operations, and examine what the outcome means for President Trump's Gaza peace initiatives. PLUS, commentary by Riley Gaines, NCAA All-American and host of "The Riley Gaines Show" podcast. PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Battleground Texas: Inside the Lone Star State Showdowns

In this special battleground state edition of The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition, Fox's Alex Hogan takes a deep dive into the Lone Star State. With record-setting campaign spending, mid-decade redistricting, and shifting voter demographics, Texas has become one of the nation's most compelling midterm battlegrounds. Daron Shaw, Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin and member of the FOX News Decision Desk, breaks down the high-profile U.S. Senate clash between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic State Representative James Talarico. Shaw analyzes whether short-term economic anxieties and high diesel prices are eroding traditional GOP margins among rural voters, how local ad markets are saturated, and why GOTV shoe-leather operations could ultimately decide the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Minnesota Scandals Fuel Nationwide GOP Turnout?

With just eight days until the midterm elections, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) joins the Rundown to break down the battle for the House and why GOP voter turnout will decide control of Congress. Emmer sounds off on massive fraud scandals impacting his home state of Minnesota and shares his reaction to ongoing federal scrutiny surrounding Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN). Plus, he addresses speculation surrounding his own political future and the House Speakership heading into the next legislative session. Are kids today facing an unprecedented mental and physical health crisis? Health and wellness expert, host of the "Keeping it Real" podcast Jillian Michaels is hosting a new FOX Nation Special, Toxic: A Generation on the Brink. She joins the Rundown to speak about the severe risks facing Gen Z and Gen Alpha, from dark web drug purchases to the dangers of over-medicating children. Michaels offers actionable steps that parents can take to protect their children, set healthy boundaries, and navigate the digital landscape designed to keep kids hooked. PLUS, commentary by Ted Jenkin, President of Exit Stage Left Advisors and Host of The Red, White & Green Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trials and Tribulations of Bringing Terrorists to Justice

Earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown, FOX News contributor and George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley joined host Dave Anthony to break down the Supreme Court's decision to decline an appeal regarding the voided plea agreement for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants. Turley explained the legal hurdles of the military commission system, how past controversies over interrogation and torture memos complicate future trials, and why these proceedings have faced decades of delays. Plus, Turley weighed in on President Trump's decision to cancel the public live-streaming of the upcoming execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. The conversation ran long, so we only ran a portion of it earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown. Today on the FOX News Rundown: Extra, you will hear it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will The GOP's Redistricting Gamble Pay Off?

With midterms just two weeks out, doubts are mounting over whether the Republicans' redistricting strategy will deliver the decisive gains party leaders banked on. With volatile battleground dynamics upending expectations, retiring Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) joins The Rundown to break down the GOP's redistricting gamble and how redrawn maps in his state influenced his decision to retire. Rep. Issa also weighs in on a divisive diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Later, FOX News Radio Political Analyst Josh Kraushaar weighs in on whether Democrats could trigger a historic midterm blowout as he analyzes key vulnerabilities across the latest polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Malcolm Gladwell Challenges the Narrative on U.S. Violence, Guns & Crime

Earlier this week, best-selling author and Revisionist History host Malcolm Gladwell joined host Dave Anthony on the FOX News Rundown to discuss his latest book, The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic. In the wide-ranging interview, Gladwell challenges conventional wisdom on both sides of the political aisle. He breaks down why the U.S. remains under-policed compared to Europe, the complicated history of the Second Amendment, the reality of assault weapon bans versus handguns, and how modern emergency medicine has fundamentally shifted how we measure violence. Plus, Gladwell reflected on a decade of podcasting and why storytelling remains his ultimate passion. The conversation ran long, so we only ran a portion of it earlier this week on the FOX News Rundown. Today, on the FOX News Rundown: Extra, you will hear it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are Democrats Setting Up Their Base for Disappointment?

Rising inflation, tariffs, and anti-incumbent backlash are shaking up traditional party strongholds across key Senate and House battlegrounds ahead of the midterm elections. While many believe the cycle favors Democrats this year, questions remain about whether they can deliver on bold campaign promises even if they take control of the House and the Senate. FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to break down surprisingly tight contests in states like Kansas, Michigan, and South Carolina and the internal ideological rift awaiting a potential Democratic majority—detailing the clash between progressive demands for cabinet impeachments and the practical constraints faced by moderate swing-district lawmakers.Plus, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford joins to analyze how soaring diesel costs, domestic refining limits, and conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are affecting consumer prices, while warning that a Democratic Senate win could lead to gridlock and stalled judicial nominees. PHOTO CREDIT: AP PHOTO  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unlocking Houdini: How AI Is Shedding Light on His Life, Death, and Secrets

“Houdini: Back from the Dead", now available on Fox Nation, is a first-of-its-kind, three-part documentary series that resurrects Houdini's story in the only way fitting: big, bold, impossible. On the 100th anniversary of his mysterious death – Halloween 2026 – Houdini comes back to life, revealing a side of him few know. For the first time, cutting-edge AI transforms photo archive of Houdini's most amazing stunts into video. We see him jump off bridges in chains and vanish from locked jails, safes, and underwater tanks. FOX’s Krystin Goodwin speaks with George Hardeen, Podcast host and great-nephew of Harry Houdini, who shares intimate details of his relative the whole world admired. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices