Shawn Turner talks about WKAR Early Voting Center on MSU Today with Russ White Podcast

With the presidential election just around the corner, Michigan is set to be a key player in the final results. In MSU Today’s 2024 Election Spotlight Series, MSU researchers and experts speak on elections and politics. This episode features guests who are actively involved in mobilizing voters on campus and throughout Lansing, Marie Wicks, East Lansing’s city clerk; Shawn Turner, general manager of WKAR; and Renee Brown and Su Webster, co-directors of MSUVote.



Podcast Highlights:

  • (1:09) – What is WKAR’s role in the election?
  • (1:53) – Describe your role as East Lansing city clerk.
  • (2:32) – Tell us about your roles at MSU.
  • (4:27) – What is MSUVote?
  • (5:38) – How is East Lansing engaging residents about voting? And what can you tell us about Michigan’s new voting laws?
  • (9:40) – What should we know about voting at WKAR this year?
  • (12:30) – Remind us about registering and voting in precincts across the state.
  • (13:59) – Are there any MSUVote events coming up?