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Stay on top of Washington State's primary and general election races, ballot initiatives and issues.A production of KCTS 9 public media, which brings you the PBS experience of high-quality drama, ne... more
FAQs about Vote 2016:How many episodes does Vote 2016 have?The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.
November 18, 2016What’s Ahead for Mainstream Republicans in the Trump Era?Republican Senate Candidate Chris Vance speaks out.When it became clear that Donald Trump would be the Republican Party candidate for the Presidency, Chris Vance made it known that he would not support Trump. His stance put him at odds with Trump supporters and others in the state Republican Party as Vance sought to unseat Democratic incumbent Patty Murray in the U.S. Senate race. Vance lost to Murray by a sizeable margin. Now the former state Republican Party chair is left to wonder where he fits in as a mainstream Republican in the Trump Era. Vance talks with KCTS 9’s Enrique Cerna and Political Analyst Joni Balter about the Trump presidency, its impact on the Republican Party and where it leaves him politically....more33minPlay
November 11, 2016White America: The Presidential Election Upset That Trumped Them AllA look at how Donald Trump gained the support of white America through a historical lens. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore...more24minPlay
October 27, 2016A look at the KCTS 9/Crosscut/Washington PollWith the election less than two weeks away, we break down results of our exclusive KCTS 9/Crosscut/Washington Poll with KCTS 9 political analyst Joni Balter and Christopher Parker, University of Washington political science professor and poll director....more14minPlay
October 18, 2016The Elephant in the Room: After Trump, What’s Next for the GOP?The Republican Party is in a stew. Republicans in Washington State and across the country are wondering what comes next. How will they rebuild the party after the tempestuous 2016 election?Rob McKenna, former state attorney general and the 2012 Republican candidate for governor, sits down with Enrique Cerna and Joni Balter of KCTS 9 to discuss the many elements of introspection that are likely to follow the 2016 election. McKenna talks candidly about broadening the party’s reach and about new ways the GOP can connect with a diverse swath of voters, including women and minorities....more23minPlay
October 14, 2016Vaughn Palmer with a Canadian Perspective on the U.S. Presidential RaceWhat do Canadians think of our unpredictable, unusual and — at times — strange presidential race? “We’re watching with horror and fascination,” longtime “Vancouver Sun” columnist Vaughn Palmer tells KCTS 9’s Enrique Cerna. Palmer says there is concern about how the election might impact Canada’s trade relationship with the U.S., but he thinks the bigger concern is Donald Trump’s impulsive behavior. He says it makes Canadians anxious....more19minPlay
September 16, 2016Women in PoliticsPolitical analyst Joni Balter chats with former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire and political consultant Lisa MacLean about the sting of shattering the glass ceiling.If elected, Hillary Clinton would become the first woman to serve as president of the United States, a major milestone in addressing the gender gap among political leaders. However, events in the campaign have highlighted concerns about double standards for male and female candidates. Does Clinton face an excess of scrutiny compared to what her opponent faces? Do people view female candidates differently from male candidates at both the national and local level?...more32minPlay
FAQs about Vote 2016:How many episodes does Vote 2016 have?The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.