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Why does political dysfunction happen? What are the systems that enable it? This four-part investigation looks for answers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where corruption charges, allegations of absentee ballot misconduct, and machine politics have left some residents wondering if their vote even matters. Learn more at ctpublic.org/bpt. In Absentia is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Bria Lloyd and Kate Seltzer. The investigative editor is Jim Haddadin. The editors are Meg Dalton and Cassandra Basler.   For more investigative journalism from Connecticut Public, visit ctpublic.org/news/investigative.

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    • May 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    4: ‘The Most Confusing Election in the Country'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 31:56


    What systems enable political dysfunction? How can people in power be held accountable? In Bridgeport — and across Connecticut — people are working to change government through grassroots activism and election reforms.  In Absentia is produced by Connecticut Public. Learn more at ctpublic.org/bpt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3: The Ballot Box in the Room

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 38:50


    Mayor Joe Ganim keeps winning elections with the support of Bridgeport's Democratic political machine. Machine politics has a rich and controversial history in the United States. Today, critics say it's thriving in Bridgeport — and that it's holding the city back. In Absentia is produced by Connecticut Public. Learn more at ctpublic.org/bpt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2: Second Chance City

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 27:40


    Once Joe Ganim was released from prison, he returned to the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he staged his political comeback. In 2015, Ganim defeated several candidates to become mayor once again — and he's been in office ever since. In Absentia is produced by Connecticut Public. Learn more at ctpublic.org/bpt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1: Wiretapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 30:16


    In the 1990s, a young political newcomer named Joe Ganim became mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut. At the time, he was considered a rising star in state politics. But his career took an unexpected turn, and the FBI got involved.  In Absentia is produced by Connecticut Public. Learn more at ctpublic.org/bpt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trailer: In Absentia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 2:43


    Why does political dysfunction happen? What are the systems that enable it? This four-part investigation looks for answers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where corruption charges, allegations of absentee ballot misconduct, and machine politics have left some residents wondering if their vote even matters. In Absentia is produced by Connecticut Public. Episodes drop Tuesdays, starting April 23rd. Learn more at ctpublic.org/bpt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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