For the 2026 USC Trojan Family Weekend, CPF Co-Directors and veteran political strategists Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy host a conversation on the biggest stories shaping the final stretch of the 2026 midterm elections. They discuss key races, campaign strategies, polling trends, and political dynamics that could determine control of Congress and influence the remainder of President Trump's second term.
Featuring:
- Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife
- Mike Murphy: Co-Director, USC Center for the Political Future