The election results are in, and Carri and Brad are excited to break it all down. Democrats win across key battlegrounds, including Abigail Spanberger’s historic gubernatorial victory in Virginia, Mikie Sherrill’s win in New Jersey, ushering a rare third consecutive Democrat governorship, and Zohran Mamdani’s groundbreaking mayoral triumph in New York City as the city’s first Muslim mayor and youngest in over a century. Brad and Carri analyze how energized turnout from Black, Latino, and young voters reshaped the political landscape, defying narratives of voter apathy and pushing progressive leadership to the forefront. Amidst these political victories, they dive into the ongoing government shutdown’s impact on essential programs like SNAP, exposing systemic racism that disproportionately harms working-class families. They connect the urgent struggle of survival in food lines with the fight for political power, highlighting how economic hardship fuels a new working-class wave demanding justice and change. The episode also explores bold leadership moments—from Gavin Newsom’s brash success with Prop 50 to historic grassroots energy fueling these wins—ultimately offering a hopeful yet urgent vision for the future of American democracy amid social and political upheaval. Be sure to click that FOLLOW button on Spotify,  Apple Podcasts, or SUBSCRIBE button on YouTube, so that you don’t miss out on our coverage of the most pressing and interesting news stories.  Have thoughts about this episode? Have ideas on topics we should discuss? Let us know! Email us at twiggandjenkinspodcast@gmail.com, DM us, or leave a comment on YouTube. Also, share this episode with a friend, a bestie, or humans you want to foster political discourse with.  Twigg & Jenkins is produced by Culture House and Enfranchisement Productions.