Election 2020 through the lens of a political analyst, historian and communicator on Update-1 podcast

Every election cycle is rich in political communication with many lessons not just for ordinary voters, but also for journalists and communicators.

American University Professor Leonard Steinhorn
American University Professor Leonard Steinhorn

In the latest edition of Update-1, recorded with the ballot counting still underway,  National Press Club Broadcast/Podcast co-vice chair Adam Konowe speaks with American University School of Communications and History Affiliate Professor Leonard Steinhorn.

Steinhorn, the author of numerous books and articles on politics, race and other enduring issues, serves as a political analyst for CBS Radio News and also has worked as a political consultant and speechwriter. This episode covers the factors behind the rise of Donald Trump, the challenge by former Vice President Joe Biden, lessons from down-ballot races, and how disruption manifests itself in society well beyond politics.

 Mike Hempen produces Update-1. Besides listening on the Club website here, Update-1 can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, TuneIn and Spotify by searching for "NPC Update-1."