In today’s episode, I am going to talk about a very interesting political topic: gerrymandering.
Gerrymandering is when politicians create voting districts in a way that gives one political party an advantage over the others.
This topic is incredibly relevant right now, and constantly in the news in the USA. This year, Texas and some other US states have d ... Show More
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361. What Are Idioms, Euphemisms, and Slang? (And Should You Learn Them?) (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust Have you ever heard someone say, “kick the bucket” or “pass away,” and felt confused? They both have the meaning of “die”… but are used in different contexts. ... Show More
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360. What is Wales? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Try the Lingoda Sprint Today! 20 EUR OFF with code 20THINKING or click the link https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust When people think of the United Kingdom, they often think of England. Maybe, on a rare occasion, they might also think of Scotland. But the United Kingdom is mad ... Show More
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Politics and Election Vocabulary - AIRC526
<p>We're recording this podcast in the year 2024, when more people than ever before in history will be voting in national elections.<br /> At least 64 countries (plus the European Union), which represents about 49% of the people in the world, are choosing their leaders. So, we th ... Show More
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Oct 14
Republicans Push Voting Restrictions On U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
Republicans, both in Congress and at the state level, are continuing a push to restrict voting by U.S. citizens living abroad. We discuss what those restrictions could look like and what they could mean for voters, including those who live in the country.This episode: political c ... Show More
15m 11s
Aug 22
California Strikes Back at Texas’ Power Grab
<p>Texas is about to gerrymander five new house seats, and California is ready to retaliate. Gov. Gavin Newsom says that his state will also redraw its congressional maps to create five new districts, effectively fighting fire with fire.</p><p>Laurel Rosenhall, who covers Califor ... Show More
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Oct 2024
AEE 2284: Democrat vs. Republican: How to Talk About American Politics
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