Podcasts about election year

Public law specialist Marcus Ganley has been looking into AI regulation in elections overseas and joins Emile Donovan.

The election is still 270 sleeps away, but inside Parliament the hustings are assembled. Question Time's usefulness diminishes but jibes and insults flourish.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Prism of America's Education with Host Karen Schoen – There are hundreds of thousands of illegals breaking our federal laws, with the help of our elected officials in both parties. Are our tax dollars being used by federal agencies to slow-walk the orders from the administration? If these people worked for me and refused to follow my direction, they would get the door. Only in government are...

Brasília is back to work — and the new legislative year has opened with all the familiar rituals: lofty speeches about stability, institutional balance, and dialogue, plus promises of an ambitious agenda ahead.But this is no ordinary year.Brazil is heading into a high-stakes election in October. Voters will choose a president, renew the entire House, elect two-thirds of the Senate, pick 27 governors, and decide the fate of hundreds of state legislators. From now on, everything in Brasília will be filtered through the election calendar — what Congress dares to vote on, what the government is willing to push forward, and even how and when Supreme Court justices make their moves.And looming over all of it is a growing source of anxiety.Hovering above the capital is the Banco Master case — an investigation lawmakers privately describe as unpredictable, corrosive, and potentially explosive. We touched on it last week, but its shadow is only getting longer.Since Operation Car Wash erupted in 2014, Congress has not entered an election year under such a serious risk of being overwhelmed by corruption allegations — the kind that can torpedo campaigns, reshape alliances, and, in some cases, lead to criminal consequences.Send us your feedbackSupport the show

Pat sits down with Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi at Waitangi for a very relaxed and authentic conversation about what's really important going into this year's election.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Welcome to 2026 and Election Year! The Gals are back and this week they chat about the summer of politics, the tragic weather events we've seen in the  North Island and the dumpster fire that is global politics. Yass Queen to bipartisanship for making progress on modern slavery and Beehave Mate to a game of shag, shoot, marry. Question Time is all about Judith Collins!

Greg Brady talked to Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about whether Prime Minister Carney is quietly positioning himself for a possible spring election, mourning the loss of former Toronto MP Kirsty Duncan, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about whether Prime Minister Carney is quietly positioning himself for a possible spring election, mourning the loss of former Toronto MP Kirsty Duncan, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kudos to Phillip Mills. He of the gym empire and, as it turns out, this election year's star turn in the donation department. His money for the Opportunity Party is the first large declared donation. I like it for a couple of reasons. Business owners and leaders too often display a fear when it comes to views and support and commentary. I learned it sadly during Covid. The anger privately never matched the anger publicly from some of the nation's biggest names and businesses, because they feared retribution from the Government of the day. Mills, like any owner, especially in this day and age, risks pushback from a public he wants to give him money to turn up at his place to pump iron. It's way easier to keep your head down, so good on him. Sadly, he has wasted his money. But that is the beauty of election year and democracy – we are all free to do the same. TOP will not make it the way Mills thinks they will. Personally, I kind of hope I'm wrong. The whole MMP “thing” was about greater representation and if TOP cracked it, I would be pleased to see another player. Sadly, it is not to be because TOP are too nuanced and there is no obvious gap to fill. They are the middle of the road music station looking to find a spot between the Hits, Coast, and the Breeze. Except unlike radio where entry is free, in politics you need 5%, and 5% is a lot. As I have said before, the Gareth Morgan era was their opening. The easier route is an electorate with plenty of choice already, get a high profile player like Morgan, split the vote, win the seat and the coattail at about 2% might get you not one, but two MPs. They have no Morgans. Even Raf Manji, who ran in Christchurch last time and had some profile, didn't do it. So as we sit here this morning, dollars to donuts, you can't even name the leader or any member of the party. And as for their polices, they are a mix of obscure and overlap. In other words, a lot of what they think is already in the Parliament if that's what you want. In simple terms, our Parliament is full. Six parties are all we want. Phillip has $50,000 that says I'm wrong. But of all the predictions I will make this year, this is right up there on the confidence scale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is talking tough when it comes to President Donald Trump, but also pushing back against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani who wants Hochul and the legislature to raise taxes on the wealthy. Joining NY1's Errol Louis to discuss where New York state is headed in 2026 is Susan Arbetter, the host of Spectrum News' nightly upstate political program "Capital Tonight."  They talked about Hochul and Mamdani's push for universal child care, a possible nuclear power plant expansion, and the repurposing of closed prisons in the Adirondack Park. 

November 2026 is closer than it may seem, with candidates already campaigning for the midterms. But are enough Americans paying attention to current action in the courts that could affect the process – and the result? You need a lawyer to sort out all-important voting rights battles. Elisabeth Frost, the Litigation chair of the Elias Law Group, is in the middle of many of these battles. With Marc Elias as chair, the firm's stated mission is to help Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change. On Equal Time, Frost answers the question: How is that going? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 2026 is closer than it may seem, with candidates already campaigning for the midterms. But are enough Americans paying attention to current action in the courts that could affect the process – and the result? You need a lawyer to sort out all-important voting rights battles. Elisabeth Frost, the Litigation chair of the Elias Law Group, is in the middle of many of these battles. With Marc Elias as chair, the firm's stated mission is to help Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change. On Equal Time, Frost answers the question: How is that going?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is apparent the Alabama Legislature's regular session will be short and sweet. That is par for the course in an election year, when all 105 House seats and all 35 Senate seats are up for election. Therefore, it is an inherent historical reality that nothing consequential or controversial is addressed in a quadrennium ending election year. However, the Legislature is constitutionally required to enact two budgets — the Special Education Trust Fund Budget, which encompasses two-thirds of Alabama's tax revenues, and the General Fund Budget, which has one-third of all revenues. Even though crafting the state's budgets is difficult...Article Link

National had their State of the Nation address and set the tone for their 2026 election campaign.Earlier in the year we said Farewell to the "Man, Myth and Legend" Tim Shadbolt with his funeral held a few days ago.It's been a tough summer for festivals with some no longer to continue, holding their last events this summer.Save a massive 30% on all items except coffee mugs at https://bhn.nz/shop/ during the summer break using the promo code XMAS2025 at checkoutLike us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkBecome a Patron and support the work we're doing and help us continue as the only independent progressive news network in NZ www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNews

Election Year is off and running with Christopher Luxon's State of the Nation address. We should know the election date later this week. What we do know is the theme of National's campaign: “Fixing the basics and building the future”. Not a shock. It's a variation of the way they've positioned themselves for a while. The party that concentrates on the need to haves and not the nice to haves - Labour trashed the economy in six years with their spending, we're the guys who'll fix it up. But the real question is what are they fixing and what are they building. Treasury's figures from the Half Yearly Economic and Fiscal Update delivered just before Christmas, show the Government has both cut capital expenditure since its election and lowered forecasts for new spending. Capex fell by $6 billion between the 2023/24 and 2024/25 fiscal years, and spending was $1.6 billion less in 2024/25 than was budgeted. There's not a lot of fixing of leaky hospitals and rickety courtrooms going on. And yet despite that, their spending has gone up. And that's because the big ticket items like benefits and pensions have gone up, and so have costs in services like education and health. So there's not a lot of invigorating news in the near future. Our fundamentals will remain unchanged. The great hope is that private sector just gets on with it understanding the limits to our capacity. And so we get back to the unofficial slogan: "Vote for us, we're not as bad as the other lot". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson discuss the most absurd and frustrating events in politics for the week. Key topics include Lindsey Graham's emotional reaction to recent events, the funding of the National Endowment for Democracy, and the ongoing MAGA delusions claiming Javier Milei's policies in Argentina are inspired by Trump. The episode also covers everything from trans issues in healthcare, NYC's new anti-semitic token, and the controversy surrounding Trump's response to a factory worker's outburst. Tune in for a lively discussion on the week's 'dumbest bleeps!' 00:00 Intro 02:34 Sad Lindsey Graham and Iran Discussion 06:19 Ted Cruz and Foreign Relations 16:10 Presidential War Powers Debate 22:06 National Endowment for Democracy Funding 29:04 Transgender Issues and Medical Professionals 33:11 Eric Adams and NYC Token 38:15 Reflecting on BLM and Election Year 38:47 Scott Adams' Controversial Statements 40:53 Debate on Racism and Polls 47:37 Trump's Encounter at Ford Plant 50:21 Union and Free Speech Controversies 59:42 MAGA Delusions and Policies 01:05:40 Nurses' Strike and CEO Pay 01:15:01 Concluding Thoughts and Voting  

The Mikes are back and discuss 2026 being an election year and its impact on education. Overrated/Underrated this week - The Game. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.

Who's running for governor? Plus the democrats launch a voter registration drive. 

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As Maryland heads into the 2026 General Assembly session, county governments are confronting a familiar challenge, but with sharper edges.In this episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, MACo's Kevin Kinnally, Michael Sanderson, and Dominic Butchko break down why affordability is the defining theme of the upcoming session. From rising construction and labor costs to housing shortages, energy prices, and growing uncertainty out of Washington, counties are feeling pressure from every direction, often faster than revenues can keep pace.The conversation explores how budget constraints shape legislative priorities, why housing and energy policy are increasingly intertwined, and how federal workforce instability and shrinking grant support ripple directly into county services. Our hosts also examine what an election year, new House leadership, committee reshuffling, and potential redistricting debates could mean for legislative bandwidth and compromise.If you want to understand why this session feels different, and what counties should be watching as lawmakers return to Annapolis, this episode sets the stage.Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

 Last year was a tumultuous one in Oregon politics. The city of Portland had an entirely new government and mayor. The U.S. president started talking a lot about Portland and mobilized members of the National Guard to the state. And the “big beautiful bill” blew an $890-million dollar hole in Oregon’s budget. Just a few days into 2026, it appears another rocky year is in the cards. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Lauren Dake, Alex Zielinski and Dirk VanderHart discuss the major stories to come and how 2026 already began with Democratic leaders in Portland and Salem struggling to find their footing. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.   

The refreshed DC Thomson politics team reconvenes to get ready for a Scottish Parliament election in May. We start with First Minister John Swinney's new year speech - does his quest for independence chime with community priorities? The team also reflects on the top stories over Christmas and discusses what the talking points will be in 2026. Will single issue flashpoints like immigration really trump concerns about the NHS and public spending

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new year on "Connecticut Today" by chatting with former Fairfield GOP State Sen. John McKinney about the 2026 Connecticut Governor's race and races in the General Assembly (00:35). CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro joined us from Washington, D.C. on President Trump's health and the continuing U.S. military attacks on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific (11:11). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly update (15:09)

The leaders of ACT, New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, and the Green Party sit down with RNZ's press gallery team to share their thoughts on 2025, and what they've got up their sleeves for election year.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

RNZ's political team sits down with the leaders of the two major parties - National's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins - to reflect on 2025 and look forward to election year. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This month we’re purging and visiting the prescient politics of The Purge series. The post Recurring Nightmares Ep. 67: The Purge – Election Year (2016) v The Forever Purge (2021) appeared first on Critically Sane.

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week with news of a tentative agreement to end an ongoing federal government shutdown that, essentially, gives some angry Democrats very little back in legislative leverage (00:42). CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi joined us from D.C. to talk about that tentative deal (14:56), while CTNewsJunkie.com columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill weighed in on this year's municipal elections (19:16) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Gov. Maura Healey's cabinet has seen major turnover this year, in roles from veteran services to transportation, as the first-term Democrat faces reelection in 2026 and a continuing onslaught from the Trump administration on federal funding, energy and health care.

New York's highest court has upheld a law moving town and county elections to even-numbered years, rejecting a Republican challenge that claimed the change was unconstitutional. Meanwhile, about 1,200 dogs and their owners are expected to hit the East Village this Sunday for the 35th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. And four years after New York City began requiring salary ranges in job postings, a new proposal would expand pay transparency rules to include current employees.

This episode of Talk Eastern Europe is the final one in our mini-series on digital election interference our region. Alexandra reports in-person from Croatia to cover the country's "super election year" with an emphasis on the youth vote and young peoples' participation in politics and online. She speaks with Gong Executive Director Oriana Ivković Novokmet and youth workers Ivona Šimunović and Anja Kolimbatović on these topics and more. Commentary by:Oriana Ivković Novokmet, executive director of GongIvona Šimunović, youthworker Anja Kolimbatović, legal & policy strategist To watch the full-length interviews and other behind-the-scene clips, you can check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeResearch for this podcast episode was made possible with the support of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Washington, DC's Transatlantic Media Fellowship. Find out more about the Fellowship, and the Foundation's work, here: https://us.boell.org/en/2025/05/22/2025-cohort-transatlantic-media-fellows Finally, thank you to Ana Puljić and the European Democracy Youth Network Croatia for support in selecting the participants for this episode. 

As the King reopened parliament this week after the summer recess, we take a look at the year ahead which will culminate in a general election. Also, we get reaction and analysis to the Russian drone incursion on Nato ally Poland.P4 Västernorrland reporter Ludwig Sjödin tells us about the damage caused by last weekend's torrential rain in that area of central Sweden.And one of the famous elm trees that were saved from destruction by Stockholmers in one of the first really big environmental protests in Sweden in the early 1970's, is no more and the rest could follow.Presenters: Dave Russell & Michael WalshProducer: Kris Boswell

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to Ghana's two-term presidential limit, stressing that his absence from the 2028 ballot will place him in a stronger position to enforce fiscal discipline and curb the recurring election-year overspending that has long fueled economic crises

Derek Moore and Shane Skinner geek out on the second derivative option Greek Vanna to understand how implied volatility changes cause buying or selling in markets. Plus, does Powell and the Fed not care about inflation anymore? Later, examine the post-election year seasonality to see if we are entering a historically weak period. All that plus what happens historically in markets when the fed has long period between rate cuts, interest rate probabilities, how to understand why stocks go up or down (return attribution).    What is Options Vanna? Why do implied volatility changes cause buying and selling in markets? How do option market makers hedge or offset option orders? Understanding how price to forward earnings (the multiple) and EPS estimates drive price What type of environment are we in currently? The Fed's Jerome Powell Jackson Hole speech hints at dropping 2% inflation target Did the Federal Reserve just give the ‘all clear' for a rate cut turning dovish? Why earnings estimates drive price in the S&P 500 index How implied volatility changes affect an option's Delta How VIX Spikes and subsequent drop causes additional buyers to come in What historically happens August to October from a post-election seasonal standpoint? Data shows that when the Fed has time between interest rate cuts historically markets do well   Mentioned in this Episode   Derek Moore's book Broken Pie Chart https://amzn.to/3S8ADNT   Jay Pestrichelli's book Buy and Hedge https://amzn.to/3jQYgMt   Derek's book on public speaking Effortless Public Speaking https://amzn.to/3hL1Mag   Contact Derek derek.moore@zegainvestments.com     

A couple of old ones Poems by Buff Whitman-Bradley Drawing by Rupert Peene    

These have been some very tumultuous and divisive days leading up to and even after the last presidential election cycle. In fact, you could argue that the last few decades have been difficult for our country. Perhaps as Catholics we can see a new way going forward, a way of unity. The love of God compels us to seek and live out this unity in His most holy Name.

In this episode Carl reflects on the significant political events of the past year, and analyzes the dynamics of the 2024 election, including the challenges faced by both Trump and Biden. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com NEW!!!! THE CARL JACKSON SHOW MERCH IS HERE. SUPPORT THE PODCAST GETTING A T-SHIRT NOW! https://carljacksonmerch.itemorder.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Carl reflects on the significant political events of the past year, and analyzes the dynamics of the 2024 election, including the challenges faced by both Trump and Biden. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com NEW!!!! THE CARL JACKSON SHOW MERCH IS HERE. SUPPORT THE PODCAST GETTING A T-SHIRT NOW! https://carljacksonmerch.itemorder.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Member Week here at Strong Towns. As a special treat, we're publishing three new episodes of the Strong Towns Podcast. In this episode, Chuck explains how election years affect a nonpartisan nonprofit like Strong Towns. It's kind of ugly, but it doesn't change our mission. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Become a member today! Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).

By the end of 2024 up to two billion people will have gone to the polls, in a pivotal year of elections around the globe. This is giving political scientists the chance to dive into each election in detail but also to compare the differing voting systems involved.They hope understanding the advantages and drawbacks of the systems will help highlight whether some are more likely to promote democratic resilience or to stave off corrosive partisanship.This is an audio version of our Feature: Which is the fairest electoral system? Mega-election year sparks debate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political Gabfest host John Dickerson talks with author Dan Harris about his re-released book, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, And Found Self-Help That Actually Works – A True Story in light of the looming November 5 vote. They discuss the steps to coping with election anxiety, how to benefit from group dynamics (instead of letting the doom-scrolling get to you), and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political Gabfest host John Dickerson talks with author Dan Harris about his re-released book, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, And Found Self-Help That Actually Works – A True Story in light of the looming November 5 vote. They discuss the steps to coping with election anxiety, how to benefit from group dynamics (instead of letting the doom-scrolling get to you), and more.Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political Gabfest host John Dickerson talks with author Dan Harris about his re-released book, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, And Found Self-Help That Actually Works – A True Story in light of the looming November 5 vote. They discuss the steps to coping with election anxiety, how to benefit from group dynamics (instead of letting the doom-scrolling get to you), and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 1759, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by host of Creature Feature and co-host of Secretly Incredibly Fascinating, Katie Goldin, to discuss… Kamala Harris Will Try To Win Over Bros With Joe Rogan Appearance, Musicians Distance Themselves From Trump's Awkward Listening Party, JFK Jr.'s ‘90s Magazine Has Been Taken Over By QAnon, Killer Clown Beats Killer Clown At The Box Office and more! Kamala Harris Will Try To Win Over Bros With Joe Rogan Appearance Trump hints at Joe Rogan podcast appearance before election Why Kamala Harris Needs Joe Rogan to Fix Her Male Voter Problem Kamala's Talks to Go on Joe Rogan's Podcast Reveal Campaign Jitters Rufus Wainwright Slams Donald Trump's Use of His "Hallelujah" Cover: "The Height of Blasphemy" Rufus Wainwright Says Trump Playing ‘Hallelujah' Cover ‘Height of Blasphemy' The head of Trump's inauguration explains what's going on with Andrea Bocelli Tenor Andrea Bocelli Will Perform At Trumps Mar-A-Lago For New Charity Donald Trump Plays GNR, Sinead O'Connor, Village People Songs During Town Hall After Repeatedly Being Asked Not To JFK Jr.'s ‘90s Magazine Has Been Taken Over By QAnon George Magazine Releases Issue 20: Unraveling the Persistence of Belief in 'Q' in Election Year 2024 Killer Clown Beats Killer Clown At The Box Office ‘Terrifier 3' – Christian Group Protests “Satanic Santa” in Front of Kansas City Movie Theater ‘Joker: Folie à Deux' to Lose $150 Million to $200 Million in Theatrical Run After Bombing at Box Office LISTEN: Trying To Say Something by ZEPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Lisa and Congressman Byron Donalds discuss the political implications of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Lisa criticizes Vice President Kamala Harris for her perceived lack of genuine involvement in disaster response, accusing her of using the situation for political gain and photo opportunities. Congressman Donalds shares his frustrations, highlighting the impact of the hurricane on his district and critiquing Harris's media strategy. The conversation also touches on Donald Trump's campaign strategy, emphasizing the importance of reaching out to voters in traditionally Democratic areas and the shifting dynamics in battleground states as the election approaches. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3845: Election Year 2024 Is The True Hero's Journey

In Episode 218 of The Cardone Zone, host Grant Cardone revisits a compelling interview with Donald Trump Jr., where he shares a unique and interesting perspective on his father, former President Donald Trump, during a tumultuous election year. Join Grant as he explores the insights Donald Trump Jr. provides on navigating politics, family dynamics, and the ever-evolving landscape of the political world. This candid conversation sheds light on the Trump family's approach to leadership and the challenges they face in the heat of an election. Don't miss this eye-opening episode of The Cardone Zone. Tune in to Episode 218 for a revealing look into the Trump legacy, with reflections from Donald Trump Jr. Stay connected with us on all social media platforms and visit grantcardone.com or GCTV.com for additional resources and tools to support your journey towards success.