Our Changing State

The presidential election has been so close and a big source of stress for a lot of Americans. Just over half of Americans feel angry when they think about politics, and nearly two -thirds always or often feel exhausted thinking about it. So, we offer some tips on keeping calm amid the turmoil and uncertainty.

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Tuesday, Nov. 5, may be election day, but don't expect to know who will be the next President of the United States. In this episode, we explain why patience is a must.

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Original Broadcast: November 1, 2024

It’s a very contentious election season and a lot of people are worried about voting integrity. That includes fears of fraud, stoked by misinformation, to concerns about outside interference. Our Changing State talks with a Florida official about what elections offices do, and the threats they are on guard for.

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It’s been a bruising election campaign and a brutal hurricane season- and misinformation is swirling on social media. Amid the images of candidates and storm victims- how can you spot what’s real and what’s fake? This episode, you'll get an update on misinformation - driven by politics, AI the rumor mill.

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Well Election Day is just weeks away. Mail and ballots are in hand and early voting is about to start, but for many of you in the Greater Tampa Bay Region, back -to -back hurricanes have added an extra challenge to voting for those communities rebuilding after Milton and Helene. If you're a voter in communities affected by hurricanes, we have some advice on making sure your vote is counted.

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Some Floridians worry how immigration affects the security of our borders, others are concerned about the rise of xenophobic rhetoric aimed at immigrants. There is some agreement: the US immigration system is broken. We’re stripping away the politics to help you learn about the reality of immigration’s impact on jobs and taxes, crime and asylum seekers.

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Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

State and federal lawmakers make a lot of decisions affecting your life, so it's important to know who wants to represent you. WUSF's Voter Guide lets you learn about and compare candidates for state House and Senate, and Congressional and U.S. Senate races.

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Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

A lot of college-aged people are pessimistic. They've lived through gun violence, January 6th, the pandemic and now the Israeli and Palestinian conflict. St. Petersburg College Professor Tara Newsom tells Our Changing State that they're paying attention because this election, more than any other, is going to make an impact.

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Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

Traditional media isn’t the core source for election information. Look instead at TikTok, Instagram, and newsletters. Alex Mahadevan of Mediawise says People are going to news outlets, unfortunately, that kind of match their biases. He offers you some tips on a balanced media diet. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state

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Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.