Media Coverage In The 2020 Election, What Influences Who Shows Up To The Polls, Big Snow Totals Expected For Wisconsin

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In this Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, photo, U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Ca., leaves a campaign event at Miami Dade College in Miami. As she nears a decision on whether to seek the presidency, California Sen. Kamala Harris is striking a delicate balance on what could be a hurdle in a Democratic primary: her past as a prosecutor. Lynne Sladky/AP Photo

Recent elections have seen historic turnouts and changing demographics, so what makes some citizens more likely to head to their local polling place than others? Our guest explores how race, ethnicity and political inequality influence voting numbers. We also discuss what to expect from media coverage for the 2020 election. Plus, which parts of Wisconsin are expected to get the brunt of today’s snowstorm? We’ll discuss the first major winter storm of the season for much of Wisconsin and the frigid temperatures that are expected to follow.

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  • The Latest On The Major Winter Storm To Hit Wisconsin

    The first major winter storm of the season for much of Wisconsin has arrived, with up to a foot of snow possible in some areas. We discuss where the biggest totals may fall and the icy Arctic air that’s expected to follow.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Derrell Connor Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Tim Halbach Guest