About this episode

The episode discusses the record high gas prices for Labor Day and features insights from various political analysts.

With 56 days until the midterm elections, MS NOW’s Antonia Hylton reports on the latest developments and is joined by The Nation’s Joan Walsh and former Obama speechwriter David Litt.

People in this episode

Host: Ari Melber

Guests: Antonia Hylton, Joan Walsh, David Litt

Topics covered

• gas prices
• midterm elections
• political analysis
• economic impact
• current events

Keywords

• gas prices
• Labor Day
• midterm elections
• politics
• economic analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MS NOW, The Nation

Places: Obama

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