WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about what's at stake for the country, and the NY/NJ region, in this year's elections.

What's At Stake For Democracy?This election cycle falls at a critical moment for our system of government. Mara Gay, member of the New York Times editorial board, focusing on New York State and local affairs, brings her analysis of what the midterms could mean for control of Congress, for the tenor of our political discourse, and for the health of our democracy.

What's At Stake For New York And New Jersey?Then, we turn to some key contests in our region, like the NY governor's race and the race for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. New York Post City Hall bureau chief Bernadette Hogan and Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor, host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show and of the new podcast "Dead End: A New Jersey Political Murder Mystery," bring their latest political reporting on those consequential races.

Plus, listeners call in with their top issues this election cycle, and who they voted for.