As voters headed to the polls for the midterm elections, educator, author and podcast host Dr. Barbara Taber released two audio-only specials on November 2 and November 3, 2026, under her series Take It Or Leave It: Dr. Barbara Taber Speaks. The specials are bonus cuts from a newly recorded interview for Lesson 15, the long-awaited next installment of her podumentary series and her first new episode since the April premiere of “You Might Not Come Home.”
The timing is significant. Recorded in the final days before the midterms, the interview captures Dr. Taber addressing the questions dominating the national conversation: whether a “blue wave” is real or history is about to repeat itself, how the rising cost of living is shaping voters’ decisions, why the war with Iran has been largely absent from the campaign trail, and whether the results will be accepted once the votes are counted. By releasing this material before Election Day, Dr. Taber ensures her perspective is on the record at a moment when public discourse is most intense.
“Everyone will have an opinion after the ballots are counted,” says Dr. Taber. “I wanted to put mine on the record before that. Take it or leave it, but at least you’ll know where I stood.” This approach underscores the importance of pre-election commentary, as it provides a benchmark against which post-election analysis can be measured.
The specials arrived on a wave of momentum. Dr. Taber’s three most recent news and media launches generated more than 3.05 million cumulative impressions, reaching readers in 68 countries, and her two official websites continue to draw thousands of new visitors every month, even between releases. This level of engagement highlights the growing influence of independent voices in the media landscape.
The audio-only format is familiar to longtime listeners. Throughout the series, Dr. Taber has periodically released outtakes and bonus segments between major episodes, giving audiences a direct line to her commentary in its rawest form. The Election Week specials continue that tradition at one of the most consequential moments of the year, offering listeners unfiltered access to her analysis.
Part 1 and Part 2 are available now at DrBarbaraTaberSpeaks.com, where audiences can also explore every past episode of the series. The full Lesson 15 podumentary is coming soon. The release of these bonus cuts not only bridges the gap between episodes but also reinforces Dr. Taber’s commitment to timely, relevant commentary that engages with the pressing issues of the day.
