In another gain for Democrats, Alaska’s lone representative seat was flipped in a special election last week, and ranked choice voting was a big element in that result. Today, Jay explains how ranked choice voting works and why the voting format holds a lot of promise for use in future elections. 

Then, Suzanne breaks down the bizarrely tangled web of drama coming from the cast and director “Don’t Worry, Darling”, a film which premiered this week at the Venice Film Festival. 

Let us know on Instagram - Do you think Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpevmmSyNk8

Washington Post - “Don’t Worry, Darling” We’ll Brrak Down All the Drama For You: 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/09/06/dont-worry-darling-press-tour/

NPR - Democrat May Peltola tops Sarah Palin to win U.S. House special election in Alaska: 

https://www.npr.org/2022/08/31/1120327126/palin-peltola-begich-alaska-special-house-election-results

Fairvote.org - All About Ranked Choice Voting: 

https://www.fairvote.org/ranked_choice_voting

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