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Friday Nite Videos | October 25, 2024

Is America Ready Ditch the Electoral College? Voters May End Gerrymandering in Ohio. The Nine Lives of Barbara Dane. The Right-Wing Plan To Recruit Poll Workers in Swing States. How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?

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Is America Ready to Bid the Electoral College Farewell? | The Daily Show

Michael Kosta learns about the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact with some help from CNN's John King.

Voters May End Gerrymandering in Ohio

Voters have recently ended highly gerrymandered election maps in Michigan and Wisconsin. An initiative on the ballot this November gives Ohio voters a chance to follow their example. 

The Nine Lives of Barbara Dane | Movie

Barbara Dane (May 12, 1927 – October 20, 2024) was a powerhouse blues/jazz/folk singer whose unbending principles earned her a 5-inch thick FBI file. A 2023 documentary directed by Maureen Gosling, featuring Bonnie Raitt, Jane Fonda, The Chambers Brothers, Louis Armstong.

The Right-Wing Plan To Recruit Poll Workers in Swing States

At rallies and revival meetings across the country, activists from the Christian right are urging people to sign up to work the polls. ProPublica and Wisconsin Watch report.

How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?

Sleep scientist Matt Walker tells us the recommended amount for adults and explains why it's necessary for your long-term health.

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