Podcasts about ballot questions

Republicans deny the timing is to help the conservative candidate in the April state Supreme Court race.

Republicans want the electorate to weigh in on whether voter ID should be added to the state constitution. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says the public should be able to get their own questions on the ballot. Which issue is likely to become an April ballot question?

The left-leaning group Act on Mass and the right-leaning Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance worry lawmakers will de-fang this year's Ballot Question 1, which gives state auditor Diana DiZoglio the power to audit the legislature.

Starting January 1, baby and adult diapers will be exempt from sales tax in Nevada after Ballot Question 5 passed by more than 68%, according to results from the Secretary of State.

www.commsolutionsmn.com- Well, it happened! The greatest political comeback in history is complete. It was still way too close. President Trump dominated the Electoral College, but those swing states were way too close. Despite that, 90% of all counties got redder. Florida, Texas, and Ohio were all double digit victories. The hard work begins now as President Trump begins to put his team together. We know that Susie Wiles is his new Chief of Staff. Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr, and Vivek Ramamswami will all have jobs. He needs to appoint people that will agree to come into the system he's setting up and help implement it. There will be an uphill battle to finish cleaning out Washington, but if anyone can do it, President Trump can. People like Steve Moore or Larry Kudlow might be good in the Department of the Treasury. Kevin McCarthy could fill a role somewhere... He could bring back some of his former compatriots like Ben Carson and Linda McMahon. The economy was the driving force. People were so hurt by inflation but there were additional issues, such as the border and foreign policy. There were a lot of winners and losers that came out of this election. Some winners  were Texas, the 1st Amendment, diplomacy, capitalism, energy independence, peace, and that's just the beginning. Some of the losers were DEI, mainstream media, digital currency, BRICS, establishment Republicans, and many more. What will a world under the watchful eye of President Trump look like? We let you know how we see it!

NBC political director Chuck Todd joins with his reaction to Tuesday's election.Then, we open up the phone lines to ask how Democrats can move forward after this national shift to the right and ask Trump voters why the Dems just weren't connecting with them.Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral talks about the implications of a GOP-controlled Senate (and possibly House) under a second Trump term. She also discusses whether Biden should pardon Trump and the future of Jack Smith's investigation into 2020 election subversion. Former secretary of education Paul Reville reacts to Ballot Question 2, which scrapped the MCAS graduation requirement. Reville had a key role in the original implementation of MCAS, nearly 20 years ago. We then take your mind off politics by talking about chickens for five minutes. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses her latest stories on women voter turnout and her interview with Katherine Clark. It's "Am I the A-hole" day. We ask about a dad who "pranked" his kids by covering their car with Trump bumper stickers. 

(00:00) Fred, Hardy and Wallach go through the ballot questions! (12:30) It's time for the segment everyone's talking about—The Email Bit! Send an email to anyone on the show with the link below, and stay tuned as we dive into missed stories with The Stack! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!

Ty Law weighs in on the election and MA ballot questions

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 409) This weeks podcast guest is Mike Hruby, find mike on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@venturemike1  

Today:Conservative commentator and never-Trumper Bill Kristol of The Bulwark discusses the American right, and the complicated relationship conservatives have with Donald Trump.And, if you're still unsure whether to drop the MCAS as a graduation requirement, or legalize psychedelics, Evan Horowitz of Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis – ballot question explainer extraordinaire – gives one last rundown ahead of election day.

11/5/24: Sen Jo Comerford celebrates progressive activism this election, thanks poll workers, & explains her Q2 advocacy. Northampton Mayor GL Sciarra: the city's 52-acre brush fire & robust early voting. Bill & Buz on the 5 ballot questions (MTA Pres Max Page joins them.) Book banning: Megan Zinn w/ director Kate Way, former NHS teacher: her documentary, “Banned Together.”

11/5/24: Atty John Pucci: Trump's trials & possible prison sentences. Judith Fine on Charlie Miller's life's work and the amazing gallery show. Sen Paul Mark: when Harris wins/should Trump win & the MA ballot questions. Astronomer Salman Hameed: space, military and immigration policies.

This week on the Codcast, Commonwealth Beacon's Jennifer Smith and Gintautas Dumcius sit down with CWB editor Bruce Mohl, executive editor Michael Jonas, and reporter Bhaamati Borkhetaria, to discuss how the five questions on the Massachusetts ballot may impact the workforce. They also summarize arguments for and against the questions and reveal key financers of both sides.

11/1/24: Ballot Q 1: Auditor Diana DiZoglio backs her ballot question. Q 2: MTA Pres Max Page & VP Deb McCarthy: YES to eliminate MCAS as.grad reqmt. Donnabelle Casis w/ prof Sarah Stefana Smiith: her amazing exhibit at Hampshire College. Community Action E.D. Clare Higgins: kids are on the ballot. Amherst prof Austin Sarat: the election & democracy.

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith discuss how polls today compare to previous presidential elections, and taste test Dunkin's newest spooky drink: the potion macchiato. Then, state house reporter for GBH News Katie Lannan reveals what Beacon Hill lawmakers think about Ballot Question 1 and 2.

10/31/24: Political expert Josh Silver: everything you wanted to know about the upcoming election. Michael Harbron on his “Interview with the Devil.” Filmmaker Christopher Seward (“Music for Mushrooms”) & Jamie Morey, advocate for ballot question 4.

On the ballot in Baton Rouge, a single measure asks voters to make hundreds of changes to the city's Plan of Government. But some voters have said the actual language on the ballot is nebulous, requiring  them to go to a website to find out exactly what they're voting for.WRKF's Aidan McCahill joins us to help demystify the measure.Election Day is less than a week away, and in Baton Rouge all eyes are on the race for Mayor-President. According to the most recent polls, the top three candidates, Democratic incumbent Sharon-Weston Broome, Democratic challenger Ted James, and Republican Sid Edwards are all polling within 7 percentage points of one another, making the possibility of a runoff more and more likely.This week on Louisiana Considered, we're bringing you conversations with the top three candidates. On Monday, we talked to  Mayor-President West Broome, and on Friday we'll hear from James. Today, we're joined by Republican candidate, Sid Edwards. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

In this hour Grace talks about a poll that shows Donald Trump making good strides in New Hampshire. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Though almost 300,000 Nevadans have already voted, one of the questions for the remaining 2 million eligible voters is whether photo IDs should be required to vote.

For the next two weeks on the Cultural Connections podcast we will be focused on learning more about the 5 ballot questions on the Massachusetts Ballot on November 3rd. This episode features Dr. Anahita Dua, representative for the No on Question 4 ballot measure. Please note the Cultural Connections podcast is not endorsing either side of any of the 5 ballot questions, instead we are trying to educate the voters from both sides of each questions. The producer of the Cultural Connections podcast has reached out to both sides of each of the 5 ballot questions with invitations to appear on the podcast. See less

We open the lines to talk about election anxiety across the political spectrum and what we can do to combat it in the final days ahead. Live Music Friday with folks from Music Worcester, who are kicking off an 11-year series around the music of Bach. We'll talk with Executive Director Adrien Finlay and 25 year-old cello master Zlatomir Fung, who's headlining this weekend's BACHtoberfest.Bay State Banner co-publishers Ron Mitchell & André Stark discuss dual interviews with Ayanna Pressley, drama over at the LA Times about a decision not issue a presidential endorsement and split opinions on Ballot Question 5.Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses what we know (and don't know) about the Celtic's sale and the local businesses getting support through Jaylen Brown's incubator project. We hear from you about whether fish should be banned from small spaces.GBH News arts and culture reporter James Bennett II talks about the era of flop movies, like Megalopolis & Joker 2. He'll also talk about an exhibit about the occult at the Peabody Essex, a new BSO program to encourage young kids of color to take up classical music, and more.Boston is ranked as the 12th rattiest city, according to the pest control company Orkin. We ask listeners about the rats – stories, fears and if we should just learn to live with them already.

BJ hates how they word the questions on your voting ballot.

Kennedy's First 1K CBK LOSS and We Tackle Ballot Question 5

Ballot Question 5 is one of the most hotly discussed questions of this election year.  It's about the minimage wage for tipped workers. Servers and bartenders weigh in on where they fall on this debate

Ballot Question 5 is one of the most hotly discussed questions of this election year.  It's about the minimage wage for tipped workers. Servers and bartenders weigh in on where they fall on this debate

When we go into the voting booth, we want to be as empowered as possible. But some of the measures on the ballot this year are . . . a little confusing. Co-host Sarah Lohman decodes the seven questions on the ballot with April Corbin Girnus, deputy editor at the Nevada Current. We parse through the tough language, review the implications, and give a close look to the infamous question three.   Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Las Vegas and Hey Las Vegas running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Las Vegas today. Every member makes a difference! Learn more about the sponsors of this October 24th episode: Global Product Sourcing Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hawaii News Now's Daryl Huff and political analyst Colin Moore break down all the questions that appear on your general election ballot, from statewide constitutional amendments to individual county charter amendments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our continued efforts to cover the 2024 Massachusetts ballot questions, we took a look at Question 3 which asks, “Should rideshare drivers be allowed to unionize?” Kelly Cobb-Lemire, organizer of Massachusetts Drivers United, joined Dan to talk about how the passing of Q3 would undercut rideshare driver's rights.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Chicago is one step closer to lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour, after a City Council committee approved an ordinance Monday. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss what the change could mean for Chicago drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Plus, they've got everything you need to know about state and local ballot questions ahead of Election Day, and their favorite Best of Chicago entries from the Reader. (Remember to nominate City Cast Chicago as Best Podcast and Hey Chicago as Best Email Newsletter!) Our fall campaign is happening now! It takes a lot to keep City Cast Chicago and Hey Chicago running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Chicago today. Every member makes a difference! Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Oct. 22 episode: Paramount Theatre – use code CITYCAST for $5 off Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago Board of Election Commissioners Mubi Beer & Ballots Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

To help us better understand what each ballot question is really asking voters, WBUR's Radio Boston spoke with Evan Horowitz, the director of The Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University.

Maybe one of the more challenging votes people will make in two weeks is Ballot Question 3. It asks voters whether they want to approve ranked-choice voting and open primaries.

We had our Ballot Question 1 debate with Mary Connaughton from the Pioneer Institute arguing yes, and political science professor Jerold Duquette arguing no.Adam Ezra for Live Music Friday performed and talked about his work raising hundreds for homeless veterans.Gina McCarthy & Johanna Neumann discussed the stakes for this November's election as it relates to climate action.Comedian Jenny Slate talked about her new book called LIFEFORM. 

Today:BPR hosts a debate on Ballot Question 1, which would grant the state auditor authority to audit the finances and workings of the legislature. Mary Connaughton, director of government transparency and COO at the Pioneer Institute, argues for YES on 1. Jerold Duquette, professor of political science at Central Connecticut State University and co-founder of MassPoliticsProfs.org, argues for NO on 1.

Grab your ballot and follow along as hosts Bente Birkeland and Megan Verlee introduce you to the dozen-plus questions on the state ballot this fall. From protecting abortion and school choice to banning big cat hunting and taxing guns, they'll provide essential context on all the measures, big and small.If you're left with any questions, more information awaits you at our voter guide: www.cpr.org/voterguide2024This episode was produced by Shane Rumsey and Jo Erickson.

We dive into each of the five questions on the Massachusetts ballot, explaining what a "yes" or "no" vote means and exploring the pros and cons of each measure. We also look at ballot questions nationally to identify trends we are seeing across the country and discuss how these questions might impact races up the ballot in the upcoming elections.

Baltimore City voters are set to have a say on the future of Harborplace by voting "yes" or "no" on Question F, which asks voters if they want to make amends to the city charter regarding the public park area at the Inner Harbor. Specifically, Question F asks if voters would allow multi-family housing and off-street parking in the space. Additionally, it asks if they would expand the area for development to 4.5 acres up from the current 3.2 acres, essentially taking McKeldin Plaza into Harborplace. Voting for the amendment will allow David Bramble and MCB Estate to move forward with their plans, which include building 900 apartments on the site of the Light Street Pavilion. Voting against Question F will send the designers back to the drawing board. We speak to Anirban Basu of The Innber Harbor Coalition, an opponent of Question F, and Jon Laria of the Campaign for Question F, who is a proponent of the ballot question. Earlier this week, Midday discussed another potentially consequential amendment on the ballot. Question H gives city voters the choice to shrink the size of the city council.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Today:Roxana Rivera, co-chair of the Yes on 3 coalition and Assistant to the President at 32BJ SEIU, joins to discuss Ballot Question 3 - which would allow rideshare drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft to collectively bargain for better working conditions. Mass Fiscal Alliance wrote the opposition memo for this ballot question in the Secretary of State's voter guidebook, but no group formally launched an opposition to it. Mass Fiscal declined BPR's request to debate the issue.

Question 1 on the upcoming November election ballot asks Massachusetts voters if the state auditor, who is Diana DiZoglio, should be given the authorization to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. To raise awareness about Question 1, Diana DiZoglio set out to walk 141 miles across Massachusetts from Berkshire County to Boston! DiZoglio completed her “Walking for Sunshine” journey and joined us on NightSide to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

Before you even get to the “President of the U.S.” part of your voter ballot, there may be an “advisory referendum” you'll be asked to weigh in on. Then at some point, you'll have the option to weigh in on pages and pages of judges. Then there's that office of the county circuit clerk – but what does that person even do? And what even is the Water Reclamation District, and why are you being asked about it? Reset demystifies your Election Day ballot with Tony Arnold, WBEZ government and politics editor, and WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Today:We bring you our debate on ballot question 2 - whether to eliminate the MCAS exam as a graduation requirement. Representing YES on 2 is Deb McCarthy, vice president of the Massachusetts Teachers Union. Representing NO on 2 is Keri Rodrigues, co-founder of the National Parents Union.And, Sunita Williams, NASA astronaut and commander of expedition 72 zooms into us from the International Space Station. She's part of the Starliner crew who's original 8-day mission has been delayed to 8-months because of technical problems. 

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joins Chad to talk about childcare tax ballot question that will go before voters in November and why he says it's merely a bait and switch to voters.

Ballot Question #4 debate with Emily Oneschuk, grassroots campaign director for Massachusetts for Mental Health Options, representing YES; and Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, professor of psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center and clinical lecturer at Harvard Medical School, representing NOAttorney General Andrea Campbell spent the hour taking listener questions for Ask The AGCNN's John King discussed the latest national political headlinesWe ended the show discussing Trump's impromptu concert

Today:We host a debate on Ballot Question 4 - whether to legalize certain psychedelic drugs. Representing Yes on 4: Emily Oneschuck from Massachusetts for Mental Health Options. Representing No on 4: Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, a psychiatrist and researcher specializing in depression and bipolar illness.

Information for voters about ballot questions in the upcoming election.

Today on the podcast: BPR hosts its first of five ballot question debates, starting with Question 5 - to eliminate the tipped minimum wage, and bring tipped workers up to the state minimum wage, currently $15 an hour. Alex Galimberti, organizer for One Fair Wage Massachusetts and a former restaurant worker, argues in favor of eliminating the tipped wage. Opposite Alex, is Doug Bacon, local restaurateur aligned with the Committee to Protect Tips, against changing the tipped wage model.

Massachusetts Ballot Question 5 proposes giving tipped workers the state minimum wage. If passed, Question 5 would do away with the tipped minimum wage of $6.25 and replace it with the state minimum wage by gradually increasing the minimum hourly wage that an employer must pay to a tipped worker over five years, reaching 100% of the state minimum wage by 2029. Steve Clark, the President, and CEO of the MA Restaurant Association, who represents the “No” campaign, joined Dan to discuss.*The “Yes” campaign has not responded to our request to join*

Sahalie Donaldson, City Hall reporter at City & State New York, talks about the ballot questions that will appear on New York City voters' ballots in November, and why a progressive group has formed to encourage people to vote "no" on certain measures.