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As Iowa Caucuses kick off the presidential election cycle, we present an exploration of the history of the presidential nominating process that explains why we have caucuses and primaries, why Iowa caucuses, and why Iowa is “first in the nation.” Also some opinions from Iowa caucus-goers on why they support their candidates of choice.
Highlighted is a description of the catalyst for our current nominating system: the riots at the Chicago Democratic Party Convention in 1968, and ensuring McGovern Act.
Featured speakers/guests:
Stephen Schmidt, David Redlawsk, Iowa caucus-goers.
Credits:
Produced by Ursula Ruedenberg and Matt Swanson-Hurley at Pacifica Radio. Interviews contributed by reporters Gale Seiler and Greta Anderson.
