Courier Newsroom’s political editorial director outlines the differences in state-level politics around the country when it comes to the various deadlines and standards for election ballot counting, recounts, and more—but not until we review some of the best “yacht rock” songs that featured Michael McDonald as a background singer because... Friday. This is our final show in the 8-11 a.m. time period before moving to 6-8 a.m. starting October 31.

On Monday: 

• Our new 6am start time and Angela Lang from BLOC