Are women really less electable than men?

Aug. 22, 2024 Politics

Democrats worry that sexism will prevent Kamala Harris from beating Donald Trump. But research shows that Americans vote for women at the same rates they vote for men.

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Credits

Guest:

Jerusalem Demsas - staff writer at The Atlantic

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Ted Robbins, Jack Ross

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