Checks and Balance: Welcome to Pennsylvania
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The race for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat is wild, and between now and the midterm elections we’ll be regularly checking in. The first major milestone, the primaries, is a few weeks away. What can the Pennsylvania Senate race tell us about the future direction of American politics?   Local journalist John Micek gives us a tour of his home state. The Economist’s James Bennet profiles the Democratic candidates. And veteran political consultant Christopher Nicholas examines what it takes for a Republican to win.  John Prideaux presents with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon. For full access to print, digital and audio editions as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/uspod   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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