Aaron Blake

senior political reporter and author/host of “The Campaign Moment” newsletter and podcast for The Washington Post

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Reporter Aaron Blake covers national politics at the Washington Post and is a regular contributor to its political blog, The Fix.

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KCRW looks at how Hurricanes Helene and Milton have affected the political fortunes of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and what the latest polls and focus groups are saying about the…

Harris and Trump tackle hurricanes and swing states

KCRW looks at how Hurricanes Helene and Milton have affected the political fortunes of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and what the latest polls and focus groups are saying about the…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar were previously kicked off House committees for making violent or extreme statements.

Right-wing extremists get House committee assignments as Democrats are kicked off

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar were previously kicked off House committees for making violent or extreme statements.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW breaks down the latest revelations from the January 6 insurrection hearings, including former President Trump and his allies’ attempts to sway election officials.

Trump tried to submit fake 2020 electors: Jan. 6 committee hearings

KCRW breaks down the latest revelations from the January 6 insurrection hearings, including former President Trump and his allies’ attempts to sway election officials.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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