DA Deep Dives

Episode 8: Election Day!

DA Deep Dives — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:02:59 +0000

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.

Episode 7: The Presidential Race

DA Deep Dives — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000

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

DA Deep Dives — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:33:01 +0000

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

DA Deep Dives — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:12:29 +0000

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)

DA Deep Dives — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:55:35 +0000

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!

DA Deep Dives — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:32:18 +0000

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/

Episode 2: Mail-In Voting and Election Security (with Dr. Erik Herron)

DA Deep Dives — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:57:57 +0000

In this episode of 18-24, Podcast Editor Abby Smith covers election fraud and the fundamental ways the pandemic is changing this election. 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/

Sources of information in this podcast:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/09/15/poll-nearly-half-of-americans-say-voter-fraud-occurs-often/

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/05/election-2020-trust-voters-doubt/612100/

https://www.nytimes.com/article/mail-in-voting-explained.html

Episode 1: Generation Z and 2020

DA Deep Dives — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:16:27 +0000

In this episode of 18-24, Podcast Editor Abby Smith covers why young people don’t vote and events that have impacted Generation Z’s world view. 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. Next week, we will cover voting in the age of the pandemic with special guest Dr. Erik Herron.

Sources of information in this podcast:

https://ysa.org/4-reasons-young-people-dont-vote-and-what-to-do-about-it/

https://www.npr.org/2018/09/10/645223716/on-the-sidelines-of-democracy-exploring-why-so-many-americans-dont-vote

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2018/09/20/many-young-people-dont-vote-because-they-never-learned-how-heres-free-class-now-schools-trying-change-that/?noredirect=on

https://morningconsult.com/form/gen-z-worldview-tracker/

Preview: 18-24

DA Deep Dives — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0000

Welcome to 18-24, a DA miniseries. Ever wondered why young people just don't vote? Is it because of a lack of care or a lack of understanding? Over the next ten weeks, you'll join Podcast Editor Abby Smith, as she covers the election through the lens of a student. You can listen at http://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Preview: DA Deep Dives

DA Deep Dives — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a preview of DA Deep Dives. In this feed, we will be uploading all of our DA miniseries content. You can listen at https://www.thedaonline.com/deepdive or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.