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State rules differ on when mail-in ballots can be counted. That might lead to delays in getting vote totals. NPR's Miles Parks joins us to break down when we'll know the results. And in a presidential election, the winner isn't always the one who wins the popular vote. It comes down to the Electoral College. University of Pennsylvania professor Kermit Roosevelt shares a refresher on how the Electoral College works. Then, we take a look at the bygone tradition of baking an election cake. Baker Ellen King, co-owner of Hewn Bread in Evanston, Illinois, joins us with a recipe for her election cake and a look at the past and future of the tradition.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Politico's Kyle Cheney talks about his reporting that former President Donald Trump will declare himself the winner on Tuesday night no matter what, and what kind of legal paths he might exploit to regain the White House. Then, mega-donors have contributed more than $2.5 billion in this election — more than twice the amount they gave in 2020. The Washington Post's Clara Ence Morse explains who the top donors are and how big money is changing elections. And, singer-songwriter Tom Paxton is playing his final tour. Here & Now's Robin Young caught up with Paxton at Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to hear more about his life and career.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Minnesota Public Radio News wanted to test the theory that people can find common ground on tough topics, so they invited two people with different backgrounds and political views to swap news sources. MPR News' Catharine Richert joins us to discuss the experiment. Then, vaccines delivered through a spray into the nose could offer better protection and fewer side effects than traditional vaccine shots in the arm. McMaster University professor Fiona Smaill explains how these vaccines work. And, a globally famous grizzly bear died recently after being hit by a car south of Jackson, Wyoming. Renowned photographer Thomas Mangelsen reflects on Grizzly 399's life and legacy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy