The Field: The Specter of Political Violence
This episode contains strong language.With an election in which uncertainty may abound, concerns are swirling around the possibility of...
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A Pivotal Senate Race in North Carolina
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The Field: A Divided Latino Vote in Arizona
This episode contains strong language. In the last decade, elections have tightened in Arizona, a traditionally Republican stronghold, as...
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