Could New Hampshire Change the Midterm Calculus and Refugee Stories of Survival 5 Years after Afghanistan

Primary season is almost over, but the races in New Hampshire could turn the tide for Democrats and Republicans in the fight for Senate control. For Republicans, it’s another test of President Donald Trump’s grip on the party, while Democrats' fight is between an establishment and a progressive candidate. NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down those familiar midterm themes and explains how the calculus has changed for each party heading into the November election. Then, five years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, Yasmin speaks to two young Afghan women about how they rebuilt their lives in the U.S. — and to NBC News' president of editorial, Rebecca Blumenstein, who helped make it happen. Rebecca details how The New York Times evacuated 124 members of its staff and family members and helped them build new lives in a book, co-authored with Diana Kapp, “The Last Free Women: A Daring Escape from Afghanistan and Coming of Age in America,” out today. Finally, NBC News senior Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan takes us inside the surprise screening of Nathan Fielder’s documentary about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, which is already getting awards buzz.

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