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Swing State Debates

Swing State Debates is Ben Kawaller’s election-season foray into the American political psyche. Ben’s roundtable-style discussions move beyond partisan talking points, showing how real American voters actually work through some of the most contentious issues of our time.

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Swing State Debates Episode Five: The Youth Vote in Michigan
While talking to Generation Z voters, I discovered a troubling consequence of our political divide: Liberal students are often barely familiar with the…
October 29, 2024
Ben Kawaller

Swing State Debates Episode Four: The Jewish Vote in Pennsylvania
I went to Pittsburgh to find out whether the rise in antisemitism post–October 7 will sway voters to back Kamala Harris—or Donald Trump.
October 22, 2024
Ben Kawaller

Swing State Debates Episode Three: Talking Race and Racism in. . . Wisconsin
I went to one of the country’s most segregated cities to find out what should be done to fix racial disparities in America.
October 15, 2024
Ben Kawaller

Swing State Debates Episode Two: Talking Immigration in Arizona
I went to Phoenix for a conversation about that most contentious election issue: the border.
October 8, 2024
Ben Kawaller

WATCH a New Free Press Series: Swing State Debates
Can people from politically opposing tribes ease their tensions just by talking to each other? Ben Kawaller finds out.
October 1, 2024
Ben Kawaller
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