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Grey Matter with Michael Krasny

NPR's Ron Elving on the Upcoming Elections

Oct 30, 2024
01:07:17

In a wide-ranging conversation with Michael Krasny, NPR Senior Editor and Correspondent Ron Elving provided insightful political analysis of the upcoming elections. The discussion began with an examination of polling efficacy and the impact of absentee ballots before delving into the roles of race and gender in the presidential race.

The conversation explored campaign tactics, including discussions of Trump being labeled a fascist and his characterization of the U.S. as a "garbage can." Elving and Krasny also addressed concerns about foreign interference and controversial NFL advertisements targeting Harris on gender issues.

Notable topics included the surprising absence of climate change as a major campaign issue, the continuing impact of the Dobbs decision, and the GOP's strategy of shifting abortion rights to state control.

The dialogue also covered economic concerns and inflation's influence on voters. The episode concluded with a comprehensive analysis of Trump's legal challenges, key legislative races, campaign finance, and the influence of celebrity endorsements on voters. A great overview!

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