Between The Lines (broadcast affiliate version) — Oct. 21, 2026

Former California Judge Bill Blum: If Democrats Win Midterm Election, Will Republicans Refuse to Cede Control of Congress? Author and commentator Paul Heideman: After Recent Electoral Victories, What’s Next for Democratic Socialists of America? Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative's Tzeporah Berman: Global Summit Aims to Phase Out Fossil Fuels Through International Cooperation Bob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary • In India, election registration purge of 130 million names sparks outrage • Trump policies repel south Texas Latino Republican voters • Cornell case highlights patchwork of state sexual assault laws Visit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ET Produced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.