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    <description>𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 2026 election info for UVA students 🗳️Election Day November 3 linktr.ee/hoosreadyformidterms</description>
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      <description>Election Day is almost here! 🗳️ In our third and final pre-election episode, Election Day 101, we&#39;re breaking down everything UVA students need to know before heading to the polls on November 3.From finding your polling place and knowing what to bring to understanding Virginia&#39;s Senate and House races, constitutional amendments, and local ballot questions, we&#39;ve got you covered. We also walk through what actually happens when you vote, explain provisional ballots, and answer common questions about registration.Whether you&#39;re voting for the first time or just need a refresher, this episode is your guide to feeling informed and prepared on Election Day.If you listen to just one episode before voting, make it this one!</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Election Day is almost here! 🗳️ In our third and final pre-election episode, Election Day 101, we're breaking down everything UVA students need to know before heading to the polls on November 3.From finding your polling place and knowing what to bring to understanding Virginia's Senate and House races, constitutional amendments, and local ballot questions, we've got you covered. We also walk through what actually happens when you vote, explain provisional ballots, and answer common questions about registration.Whether you're voting for the first time or just need a refresher, this episode is your guide to feeling informed and prepared on Election Day.If you listen to just one episode before voting, make it this one!]]></content:encoded>
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      <description>Episode 2: What&#39;s Really Behind Our Votes? 🗳️What actually determines who we vote for? Is it the issues we care about, the political party we identify with, the candidates themselves, or just how much we dislike the other option?This week, SB, Fran, and Taylor break down the psychology behind voting, from political identity and polarization to the role of presidential approval in the 2026 midterms. Plus, we hear from UVA students about the issues that matter most to them.Turns out, figuring out why people vote the way they do is a lot more complicated than just looking at who they voted for.Follow along on Instagram @hoosreadyformidterms for election updates and voting resources!</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Episode 2: What's Really Behind Our Votes? 🗳️What actually determines who we vote for? Is it the issues we care about, the political party we identify with, the candidates themselves, or just how much we dislike the other option?This week, SB, Fran, and Taylor break down the psychology behind voting, from political identity and polarization to the role of presidential approval in the 2026 midterms. Plus, we hear from UVA students about the issues that matter most to them.Turns out, figuring out why people vote the way they do is a lot more complicated than just looking at who they voted for.Follow along on Instagram @hoosreadyformidterms for election updates and voting resources!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Wait, What Is A Midterm?</title>
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      <description>What actually happens during a midterm election, and why should we care? In our first episode, we take to Grounds to test UVA students&#39; political knowledge before breaking down what midterms are, who&#39;s on the ballot, and why the 2026 elections matter. From Congress to voter turnout, we&#39;re covering the basics and helping Hoos feel a little more prepared to head to the polls!</description>
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