Why scaring voters works
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Midterm elections are around the corner, and while voters are concerned about the economy, inflation, and abortion, there’s one other issue jumping to the top of the list: crime. Rising crime comes up in campaigns like clockwork, but during this election season, it's making a particular mark on two key Senate races: Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Vox’s Nicole Narea (@nicolenarea) and Li Zhou (@liszhou) explain.
References:
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
2021 crime rates are a big mystery
Hosts:
Jonquilyn Hill (@jonquilynhill)
Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer
Efim Shapiro, engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts
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