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DA Deep Dives is your one-stop-shop for all of the DA's miniseries. This series is produced by the Daily Athenaeum, WVU's independent student newspaper.
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Episode 8: Election Day!
In this episode, Podcast Editor Abby Smith discusses Election Day. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA Deep Dives wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Episode 7: The Presidential Race
This week, Podcast Editor Abby Smith discusses the Presidential race. More specifically, what challenges the candidates are facing in the week leading up to Election Day. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA Deep Dives wherever you listen to podcasts.
Sources of Information for this Podcast:
https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-donald-trump-politics-florida-elections-509ad83f6d40e08fb715da44548f62e0
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-election-forecast/
https://theweek.com/speedreads/942342/trump-campaign-running-money
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/522638-did-donald-trump-deliver-to-voters-with-that-last-debate-performance
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/11/us/politics/biden-harris-on-the-issues.html -
Episode 6: U.S. House and Senate
This week, Podcast Editor Abby Smith takes a look at some of the most competitive races for U.S. House and Senate seats and seats that are up for re-election in the state of West Virginia. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA Deep Dives wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Vulnerable Races:
https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/house-race-ratings
https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings
West Virginia House Races:
https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_West_Virginia,_2020
West Virginia Senate Race:
https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_West_Virginia,_2020 -
Episode 5: West Virginia Executive Races
In this episode of 18-24, Podcast Editor Abby Smith takes a look at candidates running for executive offices in West Virginia. Make sure you are registered to vote by visiting https://www.vote.org. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA Deep Dives wherever you listen to podcasts.
Ballotpedia links:
https://ballotpedia.org/West_Virginia_Secretary_of_State_election,_2020
https://ballotpedia.org/West_Virginia_Attorney_General_election,_2020
https://ballotpedia.org/West_Virginia_gubernatorial_election,_2020
DA Interview Links:
https://www.thedaonline.com/news/state/sec-of-state-candidate-tennant-visits-the-da-highlights-experience-ahead-of-election-day/article_8babf8c8-fb56-11ea-af63-3375e20e9f52.html
https://www.thedaonline.com/news/state/sec-of-state-warner-visits-the-da-emphasizes-first-term-progress/article_2535af96-034c-11eb-917d-8ff5343738a7.html
https://www.thedaonline.com/news/state/gov-candidate-erika-kolenich-visits-the-da-talks-covid-19-guns-on-campus-libertarian-party/article_a5005fa0-e641-11ea-aa97-a319433d853d.html
https://www.thedaonline.com/news/state/gov-candidate-ben-salango-visits-the-da-discusses-covid-19-jobs-campaign/article_bc1aabb6-d1b8-11ea-b10b-8bc8fae59510.html -
Episode 4: Inequality (with Dr. Bill Franko)
In this episode of 18-24, Podcast Editor Abby Smith takes a look at inequality and how it will factor into the election this fall, with special guest, Dr. Bill Franko. Make sure you are registered to vote by visiting https://www.vote.org. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA Deep Dives wherever you listen to podcasts.
If you’re interested in becoming a poll worker, here are some resources:
https://www.monongaliacountyclerk.com
https://services.sos.wv.gov/Elections/PollWorkers/Register/ -
Episode 3: Register to Vote!
In this episode of 18-24, Podcast Editor Abby Smith talks about voter registration! Make sure you are registered to vote by visiting https://www.vote.org. To listen to this podcast, visit the https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe to DA Deep Dives wherever you listen to podcasts.
Sources for this podcast:
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/gender-equality-laws-quotes-ruth-bader-ginsburg/
https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings
https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote#item-212645
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/voting-rights/-use-it-or-lose-it---the-problem-of-purges-from-the-registration0/