The NPR Politics Podcast Weekly Roundup: Friday, February 21
Feb 21, 2020
As Nevada gears up for its caucus, officials express optimism for a smoother process compared to Iowa. Bernie Sanders is making strides with younger Latino voters, emphasizing their diverse concerns beyond immigration. The podcast delves into first-time voters' motivations and the use of technology for transparency in vote counting. Light-hearted anecdotes about dating and a surreal medical story add humor, while reflections on political dynamics enlighten the discussion of the upcoming events.
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Communication Strategy
- The Nevada Democratic Party is increasing the number of people answering phones on caucus day.
- This aims to avoid communication issues experienced in Iowa.
Technology Use in Caucus
- Nevada Democrats are using iPads for caucus calculations and early vote integration.
- Unlike Iowa, they will not use an app for transmitting results.
Security Concerns of iPads
- Using Google Forms on iPads raises usability concerns due to the new technology's late integration.
- Security experts are more confident about this approach compared to Iowa's app.