Heather McGhee: We Can Have Nice Things

How We Build This kicks off Season 3 with the return of Heather McGhee for a spirited debrief of the historic 2026 midterm elections. With Democrats winning control of Congress and surprising victories across the country, May Boeve and Heather explore what changed, and why young voters and multiracial coalitions played such a crucial role. Heather reflects on the extraordinary resistance she witnessed in Minneapolis and why she never stopped believing in the power of a multiracial democracy. But winning elections is only the beginning. May and Heather dig into what movements must do next: build lasting organizing infrastructure, develop a coordinated agenda, and hold leaders accountable. After a decade spent fighting back, can movements embrace a new mindset of winning? How We Build This is created and hosted by May Boeve Producer: Phil Surkis Theme music: ‘Within’, composed by Ruthie Dineen, and performed by Negative Press Project. Instagram & Bluesky: @hwbtpod Find us on Linkedin and Substack at How We Build this Pod. Thank YOU for taking the time to tune in and helping build the movement!