Midterm Election Series, 2022
This November could be one of the most significant midterm elections in US history.
To that end, we have partnered with Retro Report to create a series to prepare students and educators for what is to come. Below are six podcasts and links to associated resources, as well as links to videos and lesson plans from Retro Report on historic midterms (1966 and 1994) in addition to activities on gerrymandering, realignment, everything you could possibly want that is midterm-related. Here is a link to their complete midterm collection.
These podcasts and videos can be used in class, on a walk, or at home. Each podcast comes with a transcript and graphic organizer for students to write on while listening.
Things to Know About Midterms
This episode features Keith “Hip” Hughes who (along with Cheryl Cook-Kallio and Dan Cassino) shares the top 5 things everyone needs to know about midterm elections, as well as what to watch for in the upcoming 2022 midterm. Click here for transcripts and resources.
House v senate in the midterms
Are these Houses alike in dignity? What about efficiency? How are their powers different? And why do we have two houses in the first place? This episode has everything you want to know about both chambers of Congress, and how their powers could shift in this upcoming election. Featuring Dan Cassino, Cheryl Cook-Kallio, Bakari Sellers, and former congressional staffers Andy Wilson and Justin LeBlanc. Click here for transcripts and resources.
How to votE, 2022 Midterms
Voting in America is not always straightforward, nor is its impact always clear. In this episode, we give you the basic tools to vote on Election Day, including tips for avoiding the roadblocks. Featuring Kim Wehle, author of How to Read the Constitution and Why.
Why You Should VotE in 2022
When you take that golden idea and add restrictive voter laws, billions of dollars, and a whacky electoral system, representation takes on a whole different hue. But...you should vote anyway. This episode explains why. Featuring Nazita Lajevardi, Kim Wehle, and Andrea Hailey.
Disinformation and misinformation
In preparation for the upcoming midterms, we talk about lies. This is the true story of the fake world created in disinformation campaigns. The voting populace spreads it like there's no tomorrow, without ever knowing what's real. We tell you what it is and how to avoid it. Our guests today are Samantha Lai of the Brookings Institute and Peter Adams of the News Literacy Project.
GerrymanderinG 2022
Today we're talking about the act of drawing congressional maps to benefit one party over the other. In this episode you'll learn about stacking, cracking, packing, and many other ways politicians choose voters (instead of the other way round). With Justin Levitt, Robin Best, and Nancy Miller.