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Election Connection

21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year.

In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or local subject you want to know about! The views and opinions expressed in Election Connection are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of WFUV.

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Episodes

Democratic Socialists in NY

July 08, 2021 20:12 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MB

Now that several self-described socialists are being elected in New York, what does that mean?

The Texas "Jungle Primary"

May 05, 2021 15:55 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MB

A special election was just held in Texas to fill a vacancy in a congressional seat. No one received 50%, so the top two vote getters are in a runoff. But they are both Republicans! How did this happen?

"Recalling" the California Governor

April 19, 2021 18:39 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MB

Over two million signatures have been filed to oust California’s Governor Gavin Newsom. Can he actually be removed from office before his term is up?

"The Filibuster"

March 24, 2021 21:27 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MB

Will HR 1 — the comprehensive voting rights bill— pass the Senate? Or will the filibuster prevent the Democratic majority from even taking it up? Listen to this week’s podcast on “The Filibuster.”

Election Connection: "Congress to the Rescue?"

March 10, 2021 16:43 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: "The Assault on Voting Rights"

February 27, 2021 00:06 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: “We Still Need to be Vigilant”

February 17, 2021 22:38 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: Judge and Jury

February 05, 2021 15:26 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: Stay Well Patrick Leahy!

February 01, 2021 00:39 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

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January 22, 2021 21:52 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: The 25th Amendment

January 08, 2021 18:55 - 2 minutes - 535 KB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: Election Reform Starts With Us

December 16, 2020 18:11 - 3 minutes - 1.21 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: Objecting to Pennsylvania's Electors

December 09, 2020 18:26 - 3 minutes - 1.29 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: What About Pence?

December 04, 2020 14:46 - 3 minutes - 1.26 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: Will He Stay or Will He Go?

November 17, 2020 21:23 - 3 minutes - 1.12 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: Georgia on My Mind

November 11, 2020 17:31 - 2 minutes - 1.02 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: The Count Continues

November 05, 2020 19:01 - 2 minutes - 984 KB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: Waiting on line and the thrill of voting!

October 28, 2020 16:05 - 2 minutes - 1.44 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: So Many Mail-in Ballots! What Can Go Wrong?

October 21, 2020 16:58 - 2 minutes - 1.4 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: Every Vote Matters

October 16, 2020 21:05 - 1 minute - 839 KB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...

Election Connection: Coronavirus and the Race for President

October 16, 2020 20:25 - 2 minutes - 1.18 MB

It’s not always easy to keep up with what’s going on in politics or to cut through the jargon to fully understand your voting rights. Enter, Jerry Goldfeder! He’s a veteran election lawyer at the Stroock law firm in Manhattan and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where he was twice voted Adjunct Professor of the Year. In each episode of Election Connection, Jerry raises a current election question or issue in a way that’s both entertaining and informative -- on a national or loca...