Maga moms, Trump babies and Erika Kirk: Republicans woo women in run-up to midterms – podcast | US politics

Erika Kirk, the widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed in Utah in September, has indicated that she would be willing to support J.D. Vance in his 2028 presidential bid. Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, invites top Republicans to her podcast for discussions with conservative women. The Trump administration is also advancing baby boom policies that it hopes will help win women’s support in the midterm elections.

Jonathan Freedland speaks to Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi about the Republicans’ push to win over women