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The anti-Muslim midterms
14 September 2026

The anti-Muslim midterms

Today, Explained

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Republicans are stoking anti-Muslim sentiment in new ways ahead of the midterms.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Ariana Aspuru, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks on stage at the 2026 Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images.

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