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Tuesday and beyond: How northern Michigan might vote and one professor's faith in self government

A sign reading "vote here" directs people to Blair Township's Precinct Number 2, on August 2, 2022.
Amanda Sewell
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A sign directs people to Blair Township's Precinct Number 2, on August 2, 2022.

Four more days until the 2026 campaign has run its course, and we have all been inundated by the national storylines.

So let's look local. We talk with Scott LaDeur at North Central Michigan College about what to expect from local races.

And in such a toxic political climate, how does he think about American democracy?


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editor: Steve Junker
Host: Ed Ronco
Music: Blue Dot Sessions