How Women Running For Office Fared, Political Polarization Post Election

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This midterm election brought record numbers of women running for office and winning party nominations. We talk to a political scientist about results for women this election and what that could mean moving forward. We also talk about poll results and what they could indicate for political polarization going forward.

Featured in this Show

  • How Did Women Fare This Election?

    Women filed, ran for office and won party nominations in record numbers this year. We turn to a political scientist to evaluate what this means for politics moving forward and consider the challenges female candidates and workers faced this campaign season.

  • The State Of Political Polarization

    Join us as we consider the state of political polarization in the state and nation following the Midterm elections. Our guest political scientist also walks us through exit polling and looks at the tone of the campaign leading to Election Day.

Episode Credits

  • John Munson Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Kealey Bultena Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • John Munson Guest
  • Jonah Ralston Guest