The 21st Show

Aftermath: How Trump secured the presidency once more

 
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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Donald Trump will be serving as president again. What role did Illinois voters played in the 2024 election? Today, we discuss that as well as what concerning issues prompted so many Americans to vote for Trump and reject Kamala Harris. 

A panel of political scientists and journalists help us make sense of last night's election results.

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Rick Pearson 
Chief political reporter, Chicago Tribune

Michael Strawbridge 
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis


Hugo Balta
Publisher, Latino News Network

Isabel Skinner
Assistant professor, School of Politics and International Affairs, University of Illinois Springfield

A poster for an event at UIS on November 14, 2024, entitled "The Election is Over. Now What?"

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