Newt Gingrich has rolled out a five-part podcast series called “How to Win 2026” that lays out a clear Republican playbook for the midterms, mapping strategy, messaging, and policy priorities intended to convert voter frustration into election victories.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has launched a five-part series titled “How to Win 2026” to provide a blueprint Republicans can use to win big in November. He frames the project as a modern counterpart to the Contract With America, distilled into targeted podcasts designed for candidates, strategists, and activists. Gingrich’s argument is blunt and tactical: organize a disciplined message, emphasize contrasts with the Democrats, and offer concrete policy solutions.

“I just released five podcasts, modeled on what we did back in the Contract With America,” Gingrich said. “And the five podcasts which you can get by going to Gingrich360.net, all indicate how we can win.”

The series is intended to help Republicans translate their core themes into votes, not just talking points. Across episodes Gingrich walks through how to bring affordability, national security, and government reform to the front of the ballot. His tone is practical and unapologetic, aimed at persuading voters who are already uneasy with the direction of Washington.

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The first episode lays out the overall strategy, contrasting two competing realities: the surface-level chatter of polls and headlines, and the deeper direction voters are moving. Gingrich urges Republicans to focus less on short-term soundbites and more on durable narratives that connect with everyday concerns. That means building a message architecture that ties issues like inflation, public safety, and family stability to clear policy alternatives.

The second episode zeroes in on what Gingrich calls the Democrats’ turn toward big government socialism. “The Democratic Party has changed dramatically from the party of Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. Today, it is increasingly becoming the party of big government socialism,” Gingrich wrote. He argues Republicans should make that contrast unavoidable and simple for voters to grasp at kitchen-table level.

The third installment focuses on affordability, highlighting recent Republican successes on drug prices and tax relief for working families as examples of tangible gains to tout. Gingrich pushes campaigns to show voters a coherent plan for easing cost pressures rather than relying on vague promises. The episode emphasizes that concrete, pocketbook-focused messages outperform abstract ideology when persuading swing voters and persuadable moderates.

Gingrich also steps back to map a post-2026 agenda that would lock in a durable Republican governing majority built on common-sense reforms. He stresses institutional change and grassroots empowerment so victories in a single cycle can translate into sustained influence. That approach mixes short-term campaign tactics with longer-range party-building and policy discipline to keep momentum after Election Day.

The fifth episode tackles healthcare, arguing that winning on this front means offering better outcomes, more choices, and longer lives, rather than defaulting to government takeover rhetoric. Gingrich frames the debate around patient-centered reforms, competition, and state-level experimentation as the road to both improved care and political advantage. He wants Republicans to present healthcare as a constructive, optimistic project voters can get behind.

The series has drawn public praise from current House leadership, reinforcing its reach inside the party.

“Newt Gingrich remains one of the great strategic minds in our party,” Johnson said. “And he’s once again using his experience and unique insight to help us chart the course to an historic midterm victory. I’m always grateful for his friendship and advice, and I just listened to the first episode of his new series while I’m campaigning across the country. As usual, I think he’s spot on. When we stay disciplined and highlight the stark contrast in this election, we will win.”

All five episodes of “How to Win 2026” are available through Gingrich360 as a resource for candidates, campaign teams, and activists looking for a coherent, Republican-first playbook. The series aims to turn frustration with the status quo into organized energy at the ballot box without sacrificing policy detail or political discipline.