CNY Decides

Political propaganda is exploding this election season especially when AI is involved.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck reviews with Central Current reporter Eddie Velazquez the three candidates running for Syracuse's at large common council seats. Also, in this week's Civics 101 edition, WAER's Maya Stone looks at the pitfalls of using AI for election research.

Political experts say it's by design, but voters can fight back.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck sits down with Eddie Velazquez from Central Current to talk further about his article on Kathy Hochul's re-election bid. Also, in this week's Civics 101 edition, WAER's Matthew Davison explains what's at stake when voters sit out a mid-term election.

How a single vote can tell politicians who's boss.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck visits, once again, with Central Current's Lauren Robertson to discuss the impact even-year elections and voting registration trends may have on the upcoming mid-term election. Also, in our Civics 101 edition, WAER's Boone Kilpatrick checks out how one vote can make a huge difference in local elections.

County election leaders expect it will boost voter turnout.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck explores with Central Current's Lauren Robertson what's at stake for Micron as voters in Clay elect their next town supervisor. And, in the latest Civics 101 report, why the new statewide ballot will take some navigating as New York converts to even year elections.

It's also known as the Save Act, but what it saves in the name of fair and free elections, some argue, undermines constitutional rights.

In this week's episode of CNY Decides WAER's Bob Beck talks with Central Current's Patrick McCarthy to discuss the details behind the so called "Save America Act." And WAER's Ben Siegelheim looks at the controversial proposal's history in the latest Civics 101 report.