In this reflective post-election segment of The Morning Update on WFEA, host Jeff Chidester talks with Drew Cline, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, for a calm, measured dose of reality after the 2026 midterms.

• The Trump and Tariff Effect: Cline breaks down how national dynamics—specifically Donald Trump’s influence and the economic ripple effects of tariffs—shaped voter behavior and drove the election results.
• Miscalculations Across the Board: The discussion takes a hard look at the narrative traps and analytical mistakes being made (and poised to be repeated) by Democrats, Republicans, and the corporate media as they attempt to interpret the outcome of the race.