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Your source for all your election related questions. We are Elections, Voting and Democracy 101. Consider us your go-to spot for answers to all your questions about the basics of the democratic process in the United States. Each episode will feature a single topic and break it down — so that you can know it better and understand why it’s important.... By equipping you with this knowledge, we hope to make it easier for you to be a participate in the democratic process.
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Episode 13: Listener Questions Special Bonus Edition
In this episode, we continue to tackle listeners’ questions, especially focusing on the power and challenges of the youth vote.
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Episode 12: Listener Questions!
In this episode, we tackle listeners’ questions. All your questions about election and voting are answered! Want to understand Rank Choice Voting? Proposals to reform the Electoral College? Presidential Debates? We answer it all in this fast-paced episode!
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Episode 11: Electoral College Part 2
In this episode, we discuss the historical context and reasons that produced the Electoral College system. We highlight the indirect nature of this vote and detail the criticism of this system and why many Americans favor replacing it with a popular vote system.
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Episode 10: Decoding the Electoral College: Understanding the Presidential Election Process
In this episode, we dissect the mechanics of the Electoral College. We discuss the indirect nature of the process of electing the president, explain how states allocate electoral votes based on congressional representation and delve into discrepancies in Senate power and its impact on democratic representation. We also highlight the complexities of popular vote versus electoral vote outcomes and the importance of understanding the Electoral College's nuances for American democracy.
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Episode 9: Political Polling Explained
We interview long-time director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, David Paleologos. We learn about explain what polling is, what makes polls scientific, and how to interpret the polling data; we also explain some of the current challenges to relying on poll results in the upcoming elections.
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Episode 8: Forecasting Elections
We delve into into the intricacies of election forecasting and the unique dynamics shaping the 2024 presidential race. How accurate are these predictions? Hosts Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber and Rachael Cobb break down varying approaches to election forecasting, and examine the factors that influence these forecasts, from economic indicators, polling data, to the impact of presidential approval ratings to the complexity of partisan politics.