Why Voting Districts Look Like Abstract Art, French Yellow Vests and Ballsy Women

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🗓️ 18 March 2019

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Gerrymandering: drawing district lines so that some people have more power at the polls. And a big talker ahead of the 2020 election. Today, the Supremes are hearing a Virginia case. And they’ll be hearing from a couple more states this year. So we’re breaking down what you need to know. Also on today’s episode: French yellow vest protesters are back at it, and the NCAA tournament is about to take over your water-cooler conversations. PS: We'd love to know what you think. Head on over to theskimm.com/feedback to share and be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Monday, March 18th.
0:03.0	Welcome to our new podcast, Skim This.
0:05.0	Every Monday through Friday at 5 p.m.,
0:07.0	we're breaking down the biggest, most complex stories of the day
0:10.0	and giving you the context on why they matter.
0:13.0	Today, we're diving into Jerry Mandering.
0:15.0	There's a big case going on about it at the Supreme Court
0:18.0	and it definitely won't be the last.
0:20.0	We'll connect the dots on why Jerry Mandering is so controversial
0:23.0	and how it impacts elections.
0:26.0	Then, the protests in Paris are still a thing.
0:28.0	We'll give you the latest on the violent uproar of the yellow best movement.
0:31.0	And it's that time of year again where basketball fans go mad.
0:35.0	We've got a player to watch who's a legacy kid.
0:38.0	Get those brackets ready.
0:40.0	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:42.0	Let's skim this.
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