It's Monday, February 3rd.

Welcome to Schim this.

We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on

why they matter.

Tonight, the first voters in the US are casting their ballots in the 2020 primary election,

and they'll probably be doing a lot of chatting.

We'll dive into what the Iowa caucuses are all about.

Then, are we there yet?

The Senate impeachment trial is back on this week, with just a few days to go until the

final vote.

And finally, a trilling viral moment from last night's Super Bowl.

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After months of debates and thousands of TV ads, tonight, it's Iowa time.

As voters finally start picking the 2020 presidential nominees, the candidate who wins the Iowa

caucus doesn't always go on to win the presidency.

But the caucus still plays a big role.

A strong finish can provide a jolt of momentum, while a bad finish can sometimes end a campaign.

We'll talk about who might have the edge in the caucus in a minute, but first, let's

step back and say the reason Iowa gets to vote first is a little strange.

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