Local Political Reporters Talk Iowa Caucus
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks about the upcoming Iowa caucuses with three journalists based there: Clay Masters, Barbara Rodriguez, and James Lynch.
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Some Democrat Farmers In Iowa Grow Cold On Party
At the Creston Livestock Market in Creston, Iowa, farmers gather before an auction. They're all registered Democrats — all with different views of the party.
What The 2020 Election Is All About
On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, President Trump is the overwhelming factor determining not just Democratic voters' choices but which direction voters will go in the general election.
At N.H. Rally Ahead Of Iowa, Biden Makes Appeal To Voters' Morality
On the campaign trail in Iowa, many voters seem to care more about the former vice president's one-on-one interactions than the content of his speeches.
Last Iowa Poll Before Caucus Scrapped Because Of Apparent Error
A poll of Iowa Democrats will not be released this year ahead of the caucuses after complaints that Pete Buttigieg was left off it. We find out why this poll matters.
Social Media Influencers' Role In 2020 Candidate Endorsements
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with the NYTimes Taylor Lorenz about the role of social media influencers and their endorsements on political campaigns.
Iowa Democrats Work To Lower Barriers To Caucus Participation
The Iowa caucuses are criticized for excluding people who work nights, are out of town or don't speak English well. This year, Democrats are setting up satellite caucuses to make them more accessible.
After State Of The Union, Spotlight Will Turn To Michigan's Democratic Governor
Democrats chose Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to give the English response to the State of the Union Address. But in Michigan, some wonder if she can live up to expectations.
In Flood-Ravaged Davenport, Iowa, Climate Is A Prime Issue For Some Voters
Davenport was devastated by 2019 floods in the Upper Mississippi. How are local business preparing for future floods, and what role does climate change play in their voting?
Week In Politics: Impeachment And State Of The Union
We look at what's next in the impeachment trial of President Trump and what to expect from his upcoming State of the Union speech on Tuesday.