Covering The 2020 Election
On Point's coverage of the 2020 election cycle around the country.
The Problem With Polling — And How To Fix It
Election 2020 again proved there's a problem with polling. But when it comes to understanding the electorate, are there any better options?
What We Know About Election 2020 Results
The day after election day. What tallies are known? Where are votes still being counted?
Show Highlights: 'The Right Fertile Soil' for Authoritarianism
How does a country succumb to authoritarian rule?
What's On The Minds Of North Carolina Voters
Both campaigns agree -- the road to the White House runs through the Tar Heel state.
Extended Cut: A Look Inside A Russian Disinformation Campaign
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, walks us through why democracies are particularly vulnerable to election interference.
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Radio Diary: JFK, Nixon And The 1960 Presidential Election
With the help of two historians, we take a look back at the 1960 presidential race between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon.
Election Roundtable: Where Wisconsin Voters Stand
What do voters in Wisconsin want from elected officials?
The Threat To U.S. Elections
Russia is attempting to interfere with the presidential election yet again. What’s Moscow doing this time?
Should The Electoral College Exist?
The electoral college has been a fixture of American democracy -- and criticism -- since the nation’s founding. We’ll explain why it endures.
Election Roundtable: What Democratic Voters Want From Biden
What do Democratic voters want for -- and from -- their candidate?
Joe Biden, The Candidate: A History Of A Long And Winding Political Career
Joe Biden is officially the Democratic party’s presidential nominee. We look back at Biden’s political career.
A Look At The Possible Advisors Of A Biden Presidency
We talk about the rising Democratic luminaries in the foreground, and the lobbyists hovering in the background.
Election 2020: America's Foreign Policy Future
Foreign policy isn’t a big talking point at the Democratic convention this week. Maybe it should be.
What To Expect From The Political Conventions Of A Pandemic
The media and political conventions have had a long symbiotic relationship. So how will political conventions be covered in a pandemic?
Is Trump's GOP The Party Of The 'Forgotten' American — Or The Super-Rich?
Political scientist Jacob Hacker says the GOP has become the party of plutocrats. We see how he makes that case.
Biden VP Pick: What To Know About Kamala Harris
We’re going to be seeing a lot more of Senator Kamala Harris this election season. We talk about Biden’s vice presidential pick.
Week In The News: Beirut Explosion, Stimulus Struggles, Progressive Primary Wins
Congress tussles over a stimulus package with a deadline looming. A massive, deadly explosion in Beirut. It’s all in our week in review.
The Uncertain Science Of Election Polling
Are you skeptical of polling forecasts? We dig into the science of polling.
Should The Electoral College Exist?
The electoral college has been a fixture of American democracy -- and criticism -- since the nation’s founding. We’ll explain why it endures.
This 'War Game' Maps Out What Happens If The President Contests The Election
Did the president mean it when he told Fox News recently he might not accept the election results in November?