10 episodes
Election 101 iHeartRadio
-
- Politics
-
-
3.9 • 142 Ratings
-
If there's one thing we know about 2020, it's that what's supposed to happen might not. This November will be no exception. In Election 101, we’re getting back to the basics of what's at stake when you cast your vote. Whether you’re a political novice or longtime expert, this podcast will bring something new and vital to your understanding of what it means to be democratically elected. Hosted by CNN's Kristen Holmes.
-
Counting Your Vote
The results are finally in and Joe Biden is the new president-elect, but a lot of us still have questions. Like, how the ballots got counted, why it took so long to get the results, and what happens next. ProPublica’s Jessica Huseman returns to the podcast to help break down how the electoral system worked this year, and where things stand now.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers -
The Electoral College
Election Day is finally here! Today on Election 101 we break down the controversial (and confusing!) way the president is really elected. Kristen Holmes is joined by Electoral College expert and the king of CNN’s “magic wall”, Chief National correspondent John King.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers -
The Courts and the Election
U.S. judges and justices may seem detached from our election process, but every vote impacts and shapes our judiciary system. And in many cases, these courts can affect the future of our elections. This week, Kristen Holmes talks with Harvard University Professor Maya Sen. Plus, we have an update from CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane De Vogue on the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers -
Who Should Get Your Vote?
This election isn’t just about the race for the White House. For a lot of us, the issues we care most about, are handled at the local level and that’s why it’s important to understand who’s running and what they stand for. This week, Kristen Holmes talks with ProPublica's Jessica Huseman about who else is on your ballot and why they matter.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers -
Disinformation
These days, it’s not so easy to tell what’s true and what’s false on the internet. From trolls to Russian bots, there are a lot of tools being used to destabilize U.S. elections - and they are counting on regular Americans to click and share their false information. In this episode Kristen Holmes and former CIA analyst Cindy Otis help you figure out how to spot disinformation, and stop it from spreading.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers -
The Vice President
Does the vice presidential pick matter on Election Day? In these final weeks of the election, more eyes are focused on that second name on the ballot. Kristen Holmes speaks with Julia Azari, Associate Professor of Political Science at Marquette University, about the significance of VP picks past and present, Plus, a few fun facts about the Veep with CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent Mo Rocca.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Customer Reviews
Buying my vote
Demon crats Want to buy your vote don’t sell it’s too valuable
I really understand this podcast
This pod cast had a really good review so I checked and it’s sooo much better than the others I understand much more and really does pole matter?
Bias
Will you please have a show non-bias?