There are a zillion political scientists at colleges around the country, most are dry and mind-numbing. Seth Masket is one of a handful who is both entertaining and insightful. He’s a perfect guest for our Lost in the Middle Countdown series because he manages to cut through the clutter and spin. He is the director of the Center on American Politics and his column at Substack is a must read. In our final countdown episode, we look at tiny shifts in voting blocs that could tilt the election. We are looking at you political orphans, swing voters and independents

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