What happens after the 2026 US midterms—and can Europe breathe easier about Donald Trump? Election-night relief is one thing. Rebuilding trust across the Atlantic is another.

In Portland, Oregon, Claudia sits down with Jean Fleming, a longtime Portland resident who also spent ten years living in London. On Over Here, Over There — The Podcast Across Borders, they look beyond the election results to the choices facing America and Europe next.

Is “lame duck” a reassuring label—or a misleading one? How long will voters give Democrats to improve the cost of living if Trump and Congress face off? And should European leaders rebuild cooperation with Washington while continuing to become less dependent on the United States?

Claudia Koestler is a Senior Editor of the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany's largest quality newspaper, and is co-host of the 'Over Here, Over There' podcast.