Our swing state tour takes us to Wisconsin – specifically, a small town called Harmony. The rural community of about 2,500 people has a significant track record when it comes to picking presidents. For the last four decades, Harmony has voted the way of the nation in all but two presidential elections. Correspondent Jessica Gomez travels there to meet with residents and find out what issues are important to them and how that could impact their vote in November.
This week Matter of Fact travels to a small town in Wisconsin that has a track record for voting the way of the nation in presidential elections. Plus, NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks about her upcoming mission around the moon. And, a political science professor gives us a lesson on ballot measures.
The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library. It’s home to millions of books, newspapers, photographs and more, but many people don’t realize how much they can see at the nation’s library. The Library of Congress recently opened an exhibit that gives visitors a peek inside its vast collection. It’s called “Collecting Memories,” and it features things like Abraham Lincoln’s handwritten Gettysburg Address and the original Spider-Man comic panels. Cheryl Regan is exhibition director at the Library. She explains what these artifacts have in common and how the unique display came together.
During the 2020 presidential election, Kathy Boockvar served as the secretary of the Commonwealth in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Now, she works with government officials to strengthen election security. While she’s confident in America’s election process, she still has concerns about efforts to instill distrust in the system. She joins Soledad O’Brien in-studio to discuss how election workers are taking steps to make sure results are fair and accurate.
This week Matter of Fact starts season 10 with the first stop of the battleground state tour. We travel to Nevada to learn why more voters are choosing nonpartisanship over the major political parties. Plus, Pennsylvania’s former secretary of the Commonwealth on strengthening election security. And, a Library of Congress exhibit focuses on what we have in common.
Ahead of November 5th, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both eyeing Nevada. In the last four presidential elections, the swing state’s electoral votes went to the Democratic candidate, and between 1976-2004, Nevada mostly voted Republican. Now, a growing political bloc is complicating predictions for the 2024 election. For the first time, nonpartisan voters outnumber registered Republicans and Democrats in Nevada. Soledad O’Brien travels there to speak to learn why more people are ditching the major political parties.
Immigration is one of the top concerns for voters ahead of the 2024 election, according to a recent Gallup poll. But, Ernesto Castañeda, director of American University’s Immigration Lab, says the term “immigration” alone doesn’t fully reflect where voters stand on the issue. His research shows that the public opinion of immigration is evolving. He joins Soledad O’Brien to explain how immigration policy has affected previous elections and how it could play out in November.
This week Matter of Fact travels to Pennsylvania to learn how people over 50 are handling high amounts of student loan debt. And, a researcher analyzes how voters feel about immigration. Plus, a non-profit leads an effort to reclaim a Black neighborhood in Portland, Oregon.
This week Matter of Fact focuses on work in America. We travel to North Carolina where staffing agencies are dealing with a shortage of home care workers. Plus, Brehanna Daniels talks about her experience as NASCAR’s first Black female tire changer. And, an Ohio program closes a skills gap by training people to become big rig mechanics.
This week Matter of Fact is all about seeking solutions. A Virgina school district takes a direct approach to reducing student absences. Plus, New York City’s first chief medical officer works to eliminate racially biased tests in healthcare. And, Michigan residents debate changes to the cash bail system.