Candidate ME

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Candidate ME

This podcast will not only bring you the latest news on the 2017 races, but we're also going to go past the crafted messages and public face of campaigns to show you the art, science and, yes, shenanigans of campaigning. The stuff behind the scenes. This is Candidate ME, a hypothetical campaign to be Charlotte's mayor.

Episodios

  1. 24/10/2020

    Candidate ME 2 – Political Flip or Flop?

    Lawmakers in North Carolina have long loved to (politically) party with the gerrymander. And both major parties are guilty of twisting districts to help keep themselves in power. With the latest rounds of court ordered redistricting officially now underway, we dig into what the new maps may look like. And Candidate ME talks with Democratic State Senator Jeff Jackson about how he hopes to use the maps to break Republican supermajorities at the General Assembly.

    31 min

  2. 01/12/2017

    Candidate ME 11 - What Happens Next?

    Yes, this podcast could have stopped with episode 10. Instead we channeled our inner Spinal Tap and made this one "go to 11."

    42 min

  3. 27/10/2017

    Candidate ME 9 - Find The Sum

    With Election Day less than two weeks away and early votes already being cast, Candidate ME shifts into high gear. In this episode we introduce something new, real candidates call in to answer a mad lib and two important questions in order to sway your vote. And Host Tom Bullock unleashes positive and negative Candidate ME ads unto the world.

    43 min

  4. 01/09/2017

    Candidate ME 5 - The Political Fight For Little Charlotte

    We're back with a full length episode. And since Tom can't be picked for jury duty for another two years, we'll remain back for the foreseeable future.

    45 min

  5. 17/08/2017

    Candidate ME? An Ode To Where Our Pretend Candidate Is

    Have you noticed? Candidate ME hasn't been on the campaign trail this week. Host Tom Bullock puts on his (family friendly) limerick hat to explain why, and when Candidate ME will return, as best he legally can.

    2 min

  6. 15/08/2017

    Campaigns Will Bug You More Often The Longer You Wait To Vote

    WFAE political reporter Tom Bullock has a new podcast primarily tied to the Charlotte mayor’s race. It also delves into other municipal races.

    5 min

  7. 11/08/2017

    Candidate ME 4 - Mr Postman...

    In this episode, Tom breaks a campaign promise and asks our political gurus for their pick as the biggest broken political promise in Mecklenburg County.

    26 min

  8. 04/08/2017

    Candidate ME 3 - The A$K...For Money Light And Dark

    This week, we're saving the best for last. As in the last interview in this episode. It's a rare look inside the world of 'dark money' groups looking to influence you and your vote. These groups can and do keep their donor lists secret and they aren’t known for talking with reporters.

    35 min

  9. 21/07/2017

    Candidate ME 1- So You Want To Be A Candidate?

    Get ready folks, the 2017 election season is now officially underway. Which means dozens and dozens (and dozens) of candidates and their campaigns are hard at work trying to sway you to their side.

    49 min
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This podcast will not only bring you the latest news on the 2017 races, but we're also going to go past the crafted messages and public face of campaigns to show you the art, science and, yes, shenanigans of campaigning. The stuff behind the scenes. This is Candidate ME, a hypothetical campaign to be Charlotte's mayor.

Información

  • Canal
    WFAE
  • Creador
    WFAE
  • Años de actividad
    2017 - 2020
  • Episodios
    9
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Mostrar sitio web
    Candidate ME

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