You may or may not have picked out who you're voting for in the coming year's elections. But how do you make those decisions? We're taking a step back from the horse race, opening up the conversation, and diving into the values, concerns, and ideologies that lead Vermonters to decide how to cast their votes.
And we want to hear from you. What are the most important factors in how you choose to vote? Do you consider electability, or just who you think is the best candidate? (And does that depend on whether it's a primary or a general election?) Are there particular issues that come before all others in how you vote? How do your values guide you in making these decisions?
We're joined for this show by Anthony Gierzynski, professor of political science at the University of Vermont. His books include “Harry Potter and the Millennials: Research Methods and the Politics of the Muggle Generation” and “Saving American Elections: A Diagnosis and Prescription for a Healthier Democracy.”
Also on the program, VPR'sAnnie Russell speaks with Michele Norris, former co-host of NPR's All Things considered, about her The Race Card Project, which fosters dialog about race by asking people to distil their thoughts and experiences around race into six-word mini-essays.
Update: 3:05 p.m. At the time this program first aired, Michele Norris was scheduled to deliver the keynote address for the University of Vermont's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on January 25. The University's MLK Celebration is still taking place, but Ms. Norris is not speaking.
Broadcast live on Mon., Jan. 25, 2016 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
