PRESIDENT

Nov 06 2024SPORTS

Football Stars as Sports President Candidates

On Election Day, KRDO-13 Sports Director, Rob Namnoum, threw an intriguing question at Air Force football players: "What if there were a Sports President? What issues would they focus on? " Rob, who has been with KRDO since 1999 and has covered the NFL since 1998, wanted to know how these athletes w

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Nov 06 2024FINANCE

Tech Boom on the Horizon, No Matter Who Wins the Election

ARK Invest's CEO, Cathie Wood, is confident that the next U. S. president will be friendly to tech innovation, regardless of whether it's Trump or Harris. She sees a coming boom due to reduced regulations, a view shared by both candidates, according to Wood. The firm's ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is u

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Nov 06 2024OPINION

Why the Electoral College Matters

The United States has always been a mix of different interests, which might look like a split between 'red' and 'blue' during elections. This diversity was something the Founding Fathers knew about, and they designed the government to handle it. Power is divided between the branches of government a

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Nov 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Soccer Stars Who Trade Cleats for Campaigns

You might have heard about the upcoming US presidential election, but what about soccer players who’ve given politics a shot? While many athletes transition to coaching or commentating, some have ventured into the political scene with impressive results. Let's explore ten soccer greats who’ve made t

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Counties to Watch on Election Night in Key States

Election night is all about watching the swing states, and within those states, certain counties hold the power to sway the presidential race. We'll start with Georgia, where Chattooga catches attention for its rural and evangelical communities. Cherokee and Forsyth, suburbs around Marietta, have se

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Nov 05 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Picking Sides: Who's Backing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump?

As the 2024 U. S. presidential election nears, celebrities are voicing their support for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. Let's see who's on which side. Beyoncé is backing Harris, publicly endorsing her at a Houston rally. She emphasized the importance of freedom and unity, noting that this el

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Who Will Swing State Voters Choose in 2024?

With the 2024 election race tightening, we chatted with 15 late-deciding voters from swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. These voters were torn between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and their opinions could drastically alter the election outcome. Even though many had switched between Trum

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Why John Oliver Wants Undecided Leftists to Vote

With the presidential election just a day away, many leftist voters are conflicted. Jacob Oliver, a popular comic, wants them to vote for one candidate in particular—Kamala Harris. On his show "Last Week Tonight, " Oliver addressed those planning to skip the election because of the recent bombing in

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Nov 05 2024FINANCE

What Happens to Stocks After a U. S. Election?

History shows that stocks usually go up after a U. S. presidential election. But don't expect a smooth ride right away. The day and week after the election, stocks often drop a bit. Don't worry, though, because they usually bounce back within a month. Let's look at some past elections. In 2020, the

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Stock Market Hints: Will Kamala Harris Win in 2024?

Have you ever wondered if the stock market can predict who will win the next presidential election? Well, according to something called the "Presidential Predictor, " the answer might be yes! This predictor looks at how the S&P 500 index performs in the three months before the election. If it goes u

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