By Justin Charity • 1 min
In several weeks, the 2020 Iowa caucuses will set the tone for the Democratic presidential primary campaign. But why do they matter so much, and how is a caucus different from a regular primary? The caucuses have historically provided a platform for insurgent candidates to succeed over more well-funded establishment candidates. But Iowa’s unique demographics and geography, along with the communal aspect of the caucuses themselves, make them one of the least-understood democratic traditions. Sean Fennessey narrates this episode of Ringer PhD, written by Justin Charity.
Justin Charity
Justin Charity is a senior staff writer at The Ringer covering music and other pop culture. After years of living in D.C. and NYC, and a brief stint in Wisconsin, he’s now based in Cleveland, Ohio.