Election 101

by CNN & iHeartRadio
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If there's one thing we knew about 2020, it's that what's supposed to happen might not. This November was no exception. In Election 101, we’re getting back to the basics of what's at stake when you cast your vote. Whether you’re a political novice or longtime expert, this podcast will bring something new and vital to your understanding of what it means to be democratically elected. Hosted by CNN's Kristen Holmes.

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  • Miker8
    🗑 🗑 🗑
    Biased network
  • Shut up biden
    CNN
    Is CNN, and so much bias!
  • Rudybob
    Informative
    Thank you for this timely and informative podcast!
  • zzzzzz2341
    I really understand this podcast
    This pod cast had a really good review so I checked and it’s sooo much better than the others I understand much more and really does pole matter?
  • jrode851
    Bias
    Will you please have a show non-bias?
  • LM4FreedomofthePress
    how to view polls
    Fantastic dissection of polling. 100 per cent approval rating for Election 101 and Kristen Holmes.
  • Joey 2050
    The Judges!
    Great explanation of how voting for senators makes a difference in who sits on the Supreme Court - and on other Federal Courts. So important. Vote!
  • Marietta Guy
    Very professionally done.
    Very well done and very informative.
  • ChHoIII
    Great podcast!
    Kristen does an excellent job of explaining many interesting aspects of the electoral process. Can’t wait for the weekly release. Great job Kristen!
  • patriot4u
    Buying my vote
    Demon crats Want to buy your vote don’t sell it’s too valuable
  • Kristenh20
    Listen and learn
    Hopefully you’ll listen and learn!
  • Daidwaman
    Educational stuff!
    Really insightful information on this show. Thank you, Kristen, for the work you do!
  • jbon sr
    That was 101 material
    Hopefully eligible youngsters will be inspired to educate themselves about ALL candidates, and VOTE. Looking forward to electoral college episodes.
  • @adolfo
    Really good
    Kristen knocks it out of the park. This is a great listen. Can’t wait for more episodes!!
  • Deandra Axelgaard
    Election 101 is a Unicorn Podcast; all should listen to
    This podcast brings us the facts and history of elections in the US! It’s answers tough and simple questions that all of us have! I love listening to it with my daughter — it refreshes my memory and teaches us both new things! Can’t wait for more episodes. Keep us educated please!!!
  • CEB0902
    The most important thing you’ll listen to this week
    This type of facts-based, no-nonsense reporting is so critical right now. Forget the talking heads and political pundits, we need to get back to the basics and understand why voting is the MOST important thing we can do to protect our democracy and freedoms and ensure they’re extended to all members of society. Thank you for putting this out!
  • Leea1776
    Biased and not informative
    I tried listening but she rly did not have much to offer and was pretty biased
  • Dankantor
    Really helpful
    This is stuff I always wanted to know and now I do! Pretty much a must-listen for all US citizens. And pretty interesting if you live outside the US too!
  • chaps226
    Helpful
    I had no idea I could register in person. Love this! And omg John Adams does not sound like the guy in hbo show
  • jbails1
    Exactly what we need
    So helpful! Just straightforward explainers about how our elections work... exactly what we need! Thank you!
  • transatlantic man
    Important, timely, and informative!
    I’m so excited for this podcast. There’s so much confusion right now, with bad actors muddying the waters over our elections— can’t wait for this podcast to cut through the noise.
  • Vagreenre
    Simple to Understand
    This information is critical at this point in our democracy. Can't take anything for grated these days, and this clearly understood podcast makes it easy to share with those that seriously need to better understand how important it is to be an informed voter. These podcasts are critical to this. The narrator has a pleasant to listen to voice. Thanks for making this. Please do more!!
  • NYSubwayRider22
    Much needed
    Thank you for this! No spin. Just the facts and important historical context.
  • ALS62919
    101
    This is an excellent and important podcast that everyone should listen to. As a society, we need this information to better understand the complexities of our system and our role in it so we can vote with confidence. She's an outstanding and principled reporter and I look forward to hearing more from her on this podcast.
  • JanieManhattan925
    YAY FINALLY
    I’m so glad to have this! This election is so important, and there are too many things we need to better understand. Love the list of topics they previewed so far and can’t wait to hear more.
  • starryidash
    We all need this.
    I clicked out of curiosity, but...I think I kind of need this. Honestly, I think we all kind of need this.
  • BLM Ally
    Couldn’t have come at a better time
    Yes!! Love Kristen Holmes and have been wanted a facts and reporting-based explainer that can help me figure out what’s going on this election season, without the spin
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