22 Dems Vying For 2020 Presidential Nomination, Coping With Spring Allergies…Achoo!

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2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a rally in Warren, Mich., Saturday, April 13, 2019. Paul Sancya/AP Photo

If you’ve lost track of the number of Democrats vying for the 2020 presidential nomination you’re not alone — it’s 22 by the way. We explore what’s behind the record number of candidates and what it will take to winnow down the field. Also, this spring’s allergy season is off to a rough start for many. We get some expert advice on how to cope with the symptoms.

Featured in this Show

  • Why Are So Many Democrats Running For President?

    The pool of democrats running for president next year has expanded to 22. We talk to a political scientist about the forces luring a record number of candidates to the campaign trail, and whether they’re the same forces that landed 10 Democratic candidates on the 2018 primary ballot for the Wisconsin gubernatorial race.

  • Allergy Season Is Here. Here's How To Deal.

    Spring allergies are in full swing. An allergist joins us to discuss why it seems like more people suffer from allergies than they used to, how there may be such a thing as being too clean, and how to deal with allergy symptoms.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Howard Schweber Guest
  • Dr Gary Steven Guest