Electionwise

Minnesota Public Radio

Electionwise is a weekly podcast that presents thoughtful answers to listener questions about democratic processes, elections and voting.

  1. 07/31/2008

    What's the "tceffE yeldarB"?

    For the first time, we have a black candidate running for president and the "Bradley Effect" could affect the accuracy of polls. But what about the "Reverse Bradley Effect?", or "tceffE yeldarB"

    6 min

  2. 07/25/2008

    Have American campaigns always been dirty?

    Smear campaigns are as old as politics itself and new technologies have only made matters worse. But is there an upside to dirty politics?

    7 min

  3. 07/17/2008

    How do the candidates differ on immigration?

    Both Barack Obama and John McCain supported the failed 2007 immigration reform bill. Since then, John McCain has shifted somewhat on the issue. But New York Times immigration reporter Julia Preston says that immigration reform is unlikely to be at the top of the next administration's agenda - whether Democrat or Republican.

    6 min

  4. 07/11/2008

    Where do the candidates stand on abortion?

    The candidates tiptoe toward the middle as they try to keep their bases happy. Is there a middle ground on abortion?

    6 min

  5. 07/03/2008

    How do you spot a likely voter?

    After a primary season marked by record turnouts, are pollsters having trouble identifying likely voters?

    6 min

  6. 06/26/2008

    Why so many lawyers in Congress?

    An attorney, a bussinesswoman, a social worker and a teacher all argue their professions provide the best training for being a lawmaker.

    6 min

  7. 06/19/2008

    Will the "dream ticket" come true?

    Some Democrats are hoping Barack Obama will choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate, but if history is any indication, it's not likely.

    5 min

  8. 06/12/2008

    Will the electoral college ever go away?

    Previous movements to abolish the electoral college have failed because it's hard to amend the constitution. But a Californian computer scientist may have figured out a way around that.

    6 min
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Electionwise is a weekly podcast that presents thoughtful answers to listener questions about democratic processes, elections and voting.

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    Minnesota Public Radio
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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