People who take their politics seriously have come to know Pennsylvania as the “T," because of its outlying cities that lean Democratic and and its largely Republican central core. As a result, the political map of the Keystone state looks like a “T.” In the 2016 election, Pennsylvania is clearly a battleground state that will help determine who will win the White House and capture Congress.

Our new "T" podcast covers Central Pennsylvania politics in the run-up to the 2016 Election. Podcast host Rick Dandes, political reporter for The Daily Item, will tackle election issues and national polls, interview national, state, and local politicians and experts, speak with people on the street, and host roundtables. Produced by Daily Item reporter and social media editor Emma Ginader.