Natural Election

We've made it to Election Day. To celebrate the day, we made our own game show. Join along as Matthew and Daniel answer an abundance of election questions from KUAF's news director Kyle Kellams.

For minority communities in Arkansas, voting can be a struggle. That doesn't just mean racial minorities; rural voters have less resources and limited access to polling places. In today's episode, we discuss the barriers and the folks working to remove those barriers.

KUAF's News Director Kyle Kellams sits down with Democrat gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones to discuss why he's running for office on this episode of Natural Election.

Local elections matter, you've heard us say it before. But did you know that just a few dozen votes can decide how your county spends their money? On today's episode, we explain county judges, justices of the peace, and quorum court.

On today's episode we discuss Issue 1: Legislative Authority to Call a Special Session Amendment.

On today's episode we discuss Issue 4: Marijuana Legalization Initiative and what recreational use may look like in Arkansas.

Co-host Matthew Moore moderated a panel discussion with Janine Parry, professor of political science at the University of Arkansas and the director of the Arkansas Poll, and Jennifer Price, executive director of the Washington County Election Commission, live at the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History to answer the question, "Does My Vote Matter?"

On today's episode we discuss Issue 3: Government Burden of Free Exercise of Religion Amendment.

We begin the new season of Natural Election discussing Issue 2: 60% Supermajority Vote Requirement for Constitutional Amendments and Ballot Initiatives Measure.

From the fate of direct democracy to a historic governor's race and even a (tentative) decision on recreational marijuana... That's right, the 2022 midterms are here. Season two of Natural Election returns September 13th.

On today's episode, we hear about an initiative working to make its way onto the November ballot to make recreational marijuana legal in the state. Who's responsible for the initiative, and does it stand a chance? Plus, the runoff election is next Tuesday, but are you eligible to vote in it? You might be surprised to find out.

Daniel Caruth, Rachell Sanchez-Smith, and Matthew Moore get together to go over some of the big takeaways from yesterday's Primary Election.

It's Election Day, and we hear stories about people from all walks of life making their voices heard by going to the polls.

Going to the polls can be overwhelming. We want to empower you to make good decisions, be less anxious, and vote well.

Early voting has started in Arkansas, but maybe you need just a little bit of motivation to get out to the polls. We talk to experts about finding that motivation to vote.

You've registered to vote, you're planning your trip to the polls, but what exactly are primaries? We've got a breakdown of how primaries work in Arkansas and what the rules are around voting in them.

When it comes to voter turnout, Arkansas ranks dead last in America. So low, in fact, that on more than one occasion in Arkansas, an unopposed candidate wasn't elected because they didn't gather a single vote. What impact do the four new election laws passed by the state legislature have on voters rights? Plus, a closer examination at what may lead to low voter turnout.

One of the most important parts of voting is registering to vote.

You want to vote in the next election, great news! But do you know where your polling place is? Or what district you're registered in? Or what exactly a primary is?Natural Election is your source for information on elections in Northwest Arkansas, from voting rights to understanding how to vote in the first place. Subscribe today to get our first episode in your feed Tuesday, April 19th.