About this episode

This episode provides a condensed version of the third No Kings rally in Columbus, featuring four speakers and context about the event's significance.

Did you miss the third No Kings rally in Columbus? This episode of Polk Lore is a condensed version of the event, with four speakers and some (hopefully) helpful context. For example, it was easily the biggest political gathering in recent memory in our county, but how important was the turnout? Sources BBC claims about 3.5% Research on 3.5% Tad Stoermer’s take on the 3.5% rule Tad Stoermer on Substack No Kings turnout in WNC Earth Day turnout

People in this episode

Host: James Hrynyshyn

Topics covered

• political gathering
• community activism
• turnout analysis
• social movements
• local events

Keywords

• No Kings rally
• Columbus
• political gathering
• Tad Stoermer
• 3.5% rule

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC, Substack

Places: Columbus, WNC

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