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Nov 2024
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2024 Election Sunday: Final Days, Pollin...

JODY AVIRGAN & RADIOTOPIA
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On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest events -- plus offer some historical perspective.

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Today, Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the final days of the campaign, how to process polling, and Kellie tells the tale of her missing lawn signs.

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