How a 12-year project to lock in political power in Wisconsin could culminate in this year\u2019s midterms \u2013 and provide a glimpse into where the rest of the country is headed.\n\n\u201cThe Run-Up\u201d is a new politics podcast from The New York Times. Leading up to the 2022 midterms, we\u2019ll be sharing the latest episode here every Saturday. If you want to hear episodes when they first drop on Thursdays, you can search for \u201cThe Run-Up\u201d wherever you get your podcasts. Visit nytimes.com/therunup for more.