Part of me thinks that, as always, we've spent far too much time focusing on Tuesday's off-year elections and what they may or may not mean. The other part says we can't get enough.

Fortunately for those who agree with the first part, this week's episode of our "It's All Politics" podcast takes its final look at what's at stake on Nov. 3. In the crosshairs: governorships in Virginia and New Jersey, congressional races in California and New York, and big-city mayoral contests.

One thing we don't mention but nonetheless makes me happy: A.J. Burnett's tremendous performance last night in leading the Yankees over the Phillies, tying the World Series at one game a piece.

Back to the podcast ... You can listen to it here:

Credits (as it were) --
Nonstop talkers: Ron Elving and Ken Rudin
Producer: Evie Stone
Editor: Cathy Shaw
Actors in opening commercial: Chris Daggett, NOT Jon Corzine and NOT Chris Christie

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categories: On The Air

10:02 - October 30, 2009