Iowa is in a deep freeze. Subzero temperatures — and a blizzard — have thrown most of the weekend’s extremely choreographed occasions into query, leaving observers questioning if the climate may alter the election outcomes. On this audio report from the frozen Hawkeye state, Opinion author Katherine Miller describes what it’s wish to cowl the historic caucus and considers how the inclement climate would possibly have an effect on voting.
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This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Vishakha Darbha and Jillian Weinberger. It was edited by Alison Bruzek and Annie-Rose Strasser. Mixing by Efim Shapiro. Unique music by Carole Sabouraud. Truth-checking by Kate Sinclair. Viewers technique by Shannon Busta.