Why We Vote The Way We Do

By Steve Kraske,

Published March 1, 2016 at 5:41 PM CST

The variety of candidates running for President means lots of choices for the electorate. So, what factors influence our vote? From party affiliation to electability, we look at what considerations play into our voting decisions.

Guests:

Patrick Miller is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Kansas.
Robert Rowland is a professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas.

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Danie Alexander

As senior producer of Up To Date, I want our listeners to hear familiar and new voices that shine light on the issues and challenges facing the myriad communities KCUR serves, and to expose our audiences to the wonderful and the creative in the Kansas City area. Just as important to me is an obligation to mentor the next generation of producers to ensure that the important conversations continue. Reach me at alexanderdk@kcur.org.

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