Long Play

About Long Play

To win America, you need to win the South. The South is the new epicenter of American politics and culture. Population growth, economic investment, cultural influence, and political realignment are reshaping the region and, in turn, the nation. For both major parties, these states have become central to their political future. Changes to voting rights have altered the political landscape, with consequences that extend far beyond the South. Rapid population growth is also shifting political power southward, increasing the region's influence in Congress and the Electoral College. To win in the South, you have to understand the South. Across six Southern states, Long Play’s hosts Jennifer Palmieri and Errin Haines will explore the people, communities, institutions, and forces shaping one of America's most dynamic regions. They'll examine the issues driving voters, the assumptions that no longer hold, and the leaders who may shape politics and public life in the years ahead.

Publisher

Crooked Media

Category

news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jul 2026

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

13 of 13 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Georgia: How Secure is the Vote?

   Host Jen and guest Errin explore Georgia's election security and voter trust amidst ongoing challenges in this interview with Brad Raffensperger, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Melanie Campbell, and Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant.

2. 

   19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Florida: Storms and Surges

   Jen and Errin interview Rep. Angie Nixon, David Jolly, and Rep. Byron Donalds about Florida's evolving political landscape and the concerns of its voters.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus: Why People Are Finally Paying Attention To Mississippi (w/ Scott Colom)

   Jen and Errin interview Mississippi Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom about his campaign's momentum and why Democrats should engage with the state.

4. 

   2 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus: Can A Democrat Actually Win in Arkansas? (w/ Hallie Shoffner)

   Jen and Errin interview Hallie Shoffner, a Democratic Senate candidate, about her campaign's resonance in Arkansas and the personal journey that fuels her political aspirations.

5. 

   24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus: Something Different is Happening in Texas (w/ Gina Hinojosa)

   Jen and Errin interview Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa about the impact of the ICE shooting, her campaign focus on public schools, and Texas's rejection of partisan rhetoric.

6. 

   18 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus: Will The South Decide the Midterms?

   Host Jen and Errin interview special guest Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of Pod Save America, about key Southern races and political questions shaping the midterms.

7. 

   24 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Mississippi: Reckoning and Rebuilding

   Host Jen and Mitch explore Mississippi's complex history, political divides, and grassroots efforts to build power with guests like Wright Thompson and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson.

8. 

   17 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   South Carolina: Primary Focus

   Host Jen and Mitch interview Rep. Jim Clyburn and other guests about South Carolina's pivotal role in the Democratic presidential primary and its impact on local politics.

9. 

   10 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Tennessee: A Single Party Issue

   Jen and Mitch interview State Rep. Justin Pearson and State Rep. Jeremy Faison about how redistricting and activism shape Tennessee's one-party political landscape.

10. 

    3 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

    North Carolina: "Tar Heel Flip"

    Jen, Mitch, and Errin interview Jason Isbell, Roy Cooper, Pat McCrory, Sydney Batch, and Jamie Ager about North Carolina's complex political landscape and the factors deciding elections.

11. 

    27 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Texas: "Is This The Year?"

    Jen, Mitch, and Errin explore how Texas voters are redefining politics by examining immigration, education, and faith through conversations with State Rep. James Talarico and other residents.

12. 

    27 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Georgia: The New Bellwether

    Host Jen, Mitch, and Errin interview Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, LaTosha Brown, and Kyle Tibbs-Jones to explore Georgia's transformation into a political bellwether.

13. 

    21 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Introducing Long Play

    Host [Host Name] explores how population growth and political shifts make the American South the new epicenter of national politics and culture.

Inside a recent episode

Georgia: How Secure is the Vote?

Published 26 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Make sure that's very, very accurate. Then have a verifiable paper ballot and photo ID when people show up to vote. And then we make sure that lines are shorter than one hour. There's nothing in the Constitution about that. But if Chick-fil-A can have short lines when you get the chicken sandwich, we think you should get short lines when you show up to vote. Voters love it. And the most important thing is knowing early vote. The vast majority of Georgians will actually vote early. We put into state law that all those early ballots have to be scanned, tabulated and reported one hour after polls close on election day. […]

Who has been a guest on Long Play

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Brad Raffensperger
• Keisha Lance Bottoms
• Melanie Campbell
• Dr Jamal Harrison Bryant
• Angie Nixon

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

74 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

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