Nick Buckley from Black Squirrel News unpacks why Calhoun County keeps landing near the bottom of Michigan's voter turnout rankings. Buckley explains the real-world barriers behind the numbers, from time and transportation to trust and the local news desert that makes it harder to feel informed.
Episode Resources
Black Squirrel News Website
Low Voter Turnout Article
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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays aqt 8:00 AM and PM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.
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