← SBS News In Depth
What rural American voters want ahead of the midterms artwork

What rural American voters want ahead of the midterms

SBS News In Depth
06:55
Play episode

Show notes

In the Republican heartland of southwestern Arizona, growing disillusionment with Donald Trump is testing party loyalties ahead of the US midterm elections. Some former supporters say they feel betrayed by his broken promises, raising questions about whether Republican candidates could pay the price. In this episode: What voters are saying on the ground in the Republican stronghold How Hispanic voters plan to vote this midtermThe rise of political independent votersHow cost-of-living considerations are impacting voter choicesWill the Republicans lose votes because of growing dissatisfaction with President Trump and how significant are these midterms for the party?SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world. Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

More from this show

More
  1. Retiring Liberal senator Jonno Duniam on his party's challenges

    Is the Liberal Party a sinking ship? Retiring senator Jonno Duniam faces questions on migration, visa delays and his party's future. As he prepares to leave federal politics, Libe…

    19:18
  2. Australian MP injured in alleged attack, Europe rocked by riots

    An alleged attack on well-loved regional MP Helen Haines leaves Australia grappling with the reality of political violence on its shores. We’re joined by SBS’ Canberra bureau to di…

    39:59
  3. Australia's rising threat of radicalisation

    Authorities and security agencies are warning that online radicalisation is growing and becoming more accessible in the country. Warnings have emerged at a parliamentary inquiry e…

    04:48
  4. NextDC’s 42% plunge puts data centre risks in focus

    Delays to power upgrades at NextDC's Melbourne site forced a sharp downgrade, raising questions for data centre investors. A delay to power upgrades at a Melbourne site sent NextD…

    15:21
  5. Peace at what price? Trump's pressure on Ukraine grows

    Trump ramps up pressure on Ukraine to strike a peace deal with Russia, raising fears Kyiv could be forced into painful concessions. Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Ukraine…

    05:27
  6. Helen Haines alleged attacker could face more charges

    As the MP remains in a critical but stable condition, and the alleged attacker attended court - questions have arisen about parliamentarian safety. The incident has revived debate…

    05:50
Now Playing