Five states held primaries this week in a big test for Trump’s political power. In Kansas, the abortion rights victory is cementing Democrats abortion focus ahead of the midterms.Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Josh Kraushaar.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at <a href="mailto:podcasts@axios.com">podcasts@axios.com</a>. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go deeper: <ul><li><a href="https://www.axios.com/2022/08/04/kansas-referendum-boosts-democrats-midterm-focus-on-abortion">Kansas referendum boosts Democrats' midterm focus on abortion</a></li></ul>

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