Feb 28, 2024

From news desert to election do-over

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Today, we'll head to North Carolina to learn about a 2018 election fraud controversy in a place with little local news coverage.

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After a 2018 ballot scandal involving North Carolina Republican Mark Harris came to light, officials ordered a new election.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

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Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

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