State of Play with Peter Alexander

About State of Play with Peter Alexander

Based in Washington, D.C., ‘State of Play’ will provide viewers with authoritative and original reporting, thoughtful conversations, and in-depth analysis of the biggest political and national stories shaping the day. Built around Peter Alexander’s trusted reporting, deep experience covering Washington, and unmatched relationships across government and beyond, the program aims to help audiences better understand not only what is happening, but why it matters.

Publisher

PETER ALEXANDER, MS NOW

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Aug 2026

Latest episode

7 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Nov 2026

   Midterm Fallout: Trump White House Turmoil, Hegseth Pressure and Democratic Power

   November 6, 2026; 11am: Peter Alexander covers the midterm fallout in Washington, including White House turmoil, Democratic plans for affordability and accountability, unresolved Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi, and a court setback for Trump’s proposed arch near Arlington. The episode’s key takeaway is that Democrats are preparing to use new power while Trump’s team faces pressure, investigations, and political uncertainty.

2. 

   6 Nov 2026

   Democrats’ Midterm Mandate and the GOP Reckoning After Trump

   November 5, 2026; 11am: Peter Alexander breaks down Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains and the pressure to turn victory into affordability-focused governing, with insights from Andy Beshear, J.D. Ford, Alexander Vindman, and Howard Dean. The episode’s key takeaway: Democrats expanded the map by talking to voters’ everyday concerns, while Republicans face a reckoning over Trump, tariffs, Iran, and leadership.

3. 

   4 Nov 2026

   Democrats Flip Senate and House in Midterm Wave as Trump Faces Rebuke

   November 4, 2026; 11am: Peter Alexander and Alicia Menendez anchor MS NOW special coverage after a sweeping Democratic midterm victory, including Senate and House flips, fallout for President Trump and Republican leadership, and while razor-thin races are still playing out in Mississippi and Alaska.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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