Political Peaks: Recent Episodes

Political Peaks

The Appalachian presents Political Peaks — a podcast with political editor Moss Brennan and senior political correspondent Abi Pepin. Listen in as they discuss state and local politics!

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This week, Abi and Moss talk about the early voting taking place across the county and what people need to know on Election Day. Plus, The Appalachian's Editor-in-Chief Jackie Park joins the crew to talk about Election Day coverage. 

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This week, Abi and Moss talk about the strong start early voting has had so far in North Carolina and Watauga County. 

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This week, Abi and Moss talk with Dalton George — president of College Democrats — and River Collins — president of College Republicans. 

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In this special episode, Abi and Moss talk about the recent lawsuit filed by two Republican Watauga County Board of Elections members.

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In this episode, Moss and Abi talk about the enormous number of absentee ballot requests that North Carolina has seen so far.

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This week we give a short brief on the governors race and talk about the local elections in Watauga County. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for a Watauga County voter guide!

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This week we talk about the decision by the State Board of Elections to keep the App State early voting site in the Blue Ridge Ballroom.

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This week we talked to Director of Elections Matt Snyder to see what the Board of Elections has planned to keep voters and poll workers safe while they vote.

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This week, we talk about absentee voting and how the controversies with the post office will affect Watauga County voting.

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In our very first episode, we talk to Watauga County Director of Elections Matt Snyder and field director for the Watauga County Democrats Griffith Porter about voter registration.