Ashley Lopez

President Trump's primetime address Thursday warned of "shocking vulnerabilities" in U.S. elections, but many election experts say much of Trump's claims amount to old news.

Tuesday is Primary Day in Arizona. We discuss the Republicans hoping to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November and the competitive primaries for an open Phoenix-area House seat.This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and KJZZ correspondent Wayne Schutsky.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

Transcript TAMARA KEITH, HOST: Arizona was ground zero for election denial in the aftermath of the 2020 election.

Transcript MILES PARKS, HOST: All right. Today, we bring you another 2028 candidate draft. On the pod recently, we ran through some Democrats who may be running in 2028.

The Democratic Party's progressive and moderate wings are squaring off in Michigan as voters decide who the party's nominee for an open Senate seat will be. We look at the race and why it is reflective of broader debates in the party about policy, politics and more.This episode: voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez, and congressional reporter Sam Gringlas.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

Democratic candidates have focused on affordability. But some party leaders say they also need to talk about democracy, especially if President Trump continues making unfounded claims about election fraud.

Democratic candidates have focused on affordability. But some party leaders say they also need to talk about democracy, especially if President Trump continues making unfounded claims about election fraud.

Transcript MILES PARKS, HOST: Today, we head to Michigan, where the Senate primary there is playing out like a miniwar for the future

The economy is growing very slowly, and wages aren't keeping up with inflation, which is keeping gas and grocery prices high. We discuss how politicians are navigating the sluggish economy on the campaign trail and how President Trump is making Republicans' case harder. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

Transcript TAMARA KEITH, HOST: It's the economy, stupid. It's a political truth that became a slogan in 1992, and it's just as true today.