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Potential for Progress in Increasing Voter Turnout
06:25 - 12:22 (05:57)
Only 45% of the 17 million registered voters cast their ballots during last November's midterm election. Other countries provide policy ideas that have successfully increased voter turnout and could do the same for Americans.
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Recent studies show a rise in maternal, child, and adolescent mortality in the US while other countries' life expectancy rebounds in 2021.
06:25 - 08:00 (01:34)
Summary
Recent studies show a rise in maternal, child, and adolescent mortality in the US while other countries' life expectancy rebounds in 2021. Despite these alarming trends, there has been little action to address them since the publication of the 2013 panel report on the same issue.
ChapterPotential for Progress in Increasing Voter Turnout
EpisodeFrench Strikes, U.S. Life Expectancy Declining, Trump Rally in Texas
PodcastUp First
The location of Trump's campaign launch near a place associated with far-right groups is raising concerns, but his campaign claims it was chosen for its proximity to population centers.
08:00 - 11:23 (03:22)
Summary
The location of Trump's campaign launch near a place associated with far-right groups is raising concerns, but his campaign claims it was chosen for its proximity to population centers. Meanwhile, there are potential policy solutions that America can learn from other countries to address its problems.
ChapterPotential for Progress in Increasing Voter Turnout
EpisodeFrench Strikes, U.S. Life Expectancy Declining, Trump Rally in Texas
PodcastUp First
Despite a recent trend towards Democrats, Texas' registered voters have not turned out for election in large percentages, and Republicans have maintained majority control.
11:23 - 12:22 (00:59)
Summary
Despite a recent trend towards Democrats, Texas' registered voters have not turned out for election in large percentages, and Republicans have maintained majority control. While Democrats have been closing the gap, the last time Texas elected a Democrat was in 1976.