Podcasts about fair elections

Preview for Later Today: Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses the necessity of a free press and political space for fair elections in Venezuela. She notes that the organized opposition is ready to mobilize if the regime's suppression is removed.1948 VENEZUELA

The Supreme Court's Republican-appointed justices seem to be in a big rush to dismantle voting rights for non-white people. On Tuesday night, the right-wing supermajority handed down an unsigned shadow docket order that greenlights racial gerrymandering in Alabama and dramatically undermines voting rights protections nationwide. In this Opinionpalooza bonus episode exclusively for Slate Plus members, Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern examine the details of the case. They also explore how we got here, and what this court's jurisprudential arrogance and voracious appetite for power means for democracy itself. By approving racially discriminatory maps, the high court's MAGA wing has exposed its willingness to rewrite long established legal rules in darkness—without transparency or accountability. This order also reveals a disturbing disregard for extensive factual findings from lower courts—and flips the legal terrain for voting rights from protection to peril.This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate's coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court. The best way to support our work is by joining Slate Plus. (If you are already a member, consider a donation or merch!)This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock weekly bonus episodes of Amicus—you'll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court's Republican-appointed justices seem to be in a big rush to dismantle voting rights for non-white people. On Tuesday night, the right-wing supermajority handed down an unsigned shadow docket order that greenlights racial gerrymandering in Alabama and dramatically undermines voting rights protections nationwide. In this Opinionpalooza bonus episode exclusively for Slate Plus members, Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern examine the details of the case. They also explore how we got here, and what this court's jurisprudential arrogance and voracious appetite for power means for democracy itself. By approving racially discriminatory maps, the high court's MAGA wing has exposed its willingness to rewrite long established legal rules in darkness—without transparency or accountability. This order also reveals a disturbing disregard for extensive factual findings from lower courts—and flips the legal terrain for voting rights from protection to peril.This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate's coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court. The best way to support our work is by joining Slate Plus. (If you are already a member, consider a donation or merch!)This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock weekly bonus episodes of Amicus—you'll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court's Republican-appointed justices seem to be in a big rush to dismantle voting rights for non-white people. On Tuesday night, the right-wing supermajority handed down an unsigned shadow docket order that greenlights racial gerrymandering in Alabama and dramatically undermines voting rights protections nationwide. In this Opinionpalooza bonus episode exclusively for Slate Plus members, Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern examine the details of the case. They also explore how we got here, and what this court's jurisprudential arrogance and voracious appetite for power means for democracy itself. By approving racially discriminatory maps, the high court's MAGA wing has exposed its willingness to rewrite long established legal rules in darkness—without transparency or accountability. This order also reveals a disturbing disregard for extensive factual findings from lower courts—and flips the legal terrain for voting rights from protection to peril.This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate's coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court. The best way to support our work is by joining Slate Plus. (If you are already a member, consider a donation or merch!)This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock weekly bonus episodes of Amicus—you'll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United States Supreme Court in late April issued a sweeping 6-3 ruling in the case of Louisiana v. Callais, effectively gutting the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

On this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis sits down with Dr. Bryan Hambley, Cincinnati leukemia physician and Democratic candidate for Ohio Secretary of State in the May 5, 2026 primary. Bryan grew up on a small family farm, trained as a blood cancer doctor at UC Health, and launched his outsider campaign in January 2025, well before the filing deadline, because he has watched his patients and Ohio communities suffer under a broken, gerrymandered democracy. Radell and Bryan go deep on the three core responsibilities of the Secretary of State: drawing fair districts, writing honest ballot language, and setting voting policies that work for every Ohioan. Bryan lays out why he believes gerrymandering is wrong no matter which party does it, how the 2023 unconstitutional maps carved Lincoln Heights out of Cincinnati's congressional district, and why Ohio needs an independent redistricting commission similar to the ones already working in Idaho and Michigan. He breaks down how current Secretary of State Frank LaRose used intentionally misleading ballot language to defeat the 2024 redistricting amendment, why he handed over the last four digits of every Ohio voter's Social Security number to the Department of Justice, and why Ohio made a mistake pulling out of the ERIC voter roll system. The conversation also covers the rising musical chairs problem with term-limited Republicans like Treasurer Robert Sprague hopping offices, the threat of a Vivek Ramaswamy governorship, corporate PAC money as a cancer on Ohio's democracy, same-day and automatic voter registration, making Election Day a holiday, ranked choice voting in Lakewood and Cleveland Heights, business filing fee reform (proposing a drop from $99 to $75), and Bryan's position on universal, simple, affordable healthcare for Ohioans. Whether you are tracking the 2026 Ohio midterms, trying to understand the Democratic primary matchup between Bryan Hambley and former House Minority Leader Allison Russo, or just want a straightforward explainer on how the Secretary of State shapes elections in Ohio, this episode gives you what you need to cast an informed vote on May 5. Purple Political Breakdown. Political Solutions Without Political Bias. Learn more about Bryan's campaign at hambleyforohio.com. Follow Purple Political Breakdown at purplepoliticalbreakdown.com and on the Alive Podcast Network. 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Money in politics, gerrymandered congressional seats, we seem to be slipping further away from the ideal of our Founding Fathers, namely Free and Fair Elections. But America's Main Street Party has come up with a plan and technology to restore our faith in the system.

Liberal SCOTUS judges are holding up the Voting Right Act decision. I have been told from very reliable sources that the liberal Supreme Court judges are slow rolling the decision on the VRA that would significantly help Republicans in redistricting. Here in Virginia, I did my part to stop Democrats from turning Virginia into the most gerrymandered state in the country. Democrats are blasting Virginia airwaves, including Obama with very deceptive advertising like "Virginians for Fair Elections." Let's be perfectly clear, this is a Democratic attempt to steal power and nothing more. Alan Dershowitz is on today's show to discuss the loophole in the U.S. constitution as big as the new White House ballroom that would allow President Trump to serve a third term. As the Supreme Court plays politics, Republicans are running out of time to move forward with redistricting efforts. Adam Kincaid joins me to discuss the states in play before the midterm elections. Featuring: Alan Dershowitz Author, Professor Emeritus | Harvard Law School https://x.com/AlanDersh Adam Kincaid President & Executive Director | National Republican Redistricting Trust https://x.com/AdamPKincaid https://x.com/GOPRedistrict Today's show is sponsored by: Beam - shopbeam.com/SPICER to receive 40% off your order Are you tossing and turning at night and running on fumes during the day? If so, then you are missing out on the most important part of your wellness, sleep. If you want to wake up refreshed, inspired and ready to take on the day then you have to try Beam's Dream powder. This best-selling blend of Reishi, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Apigenin and Melatonin will help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. So if you're ready for the best night of sleep you ever had just head to https://shopbeam.com/SPICER to receive 40% off your order. Ruff Greens - ⁠https://ruffgreens.com/⁠ enter code: SPICER for your FREE starter pack. If you're a dog lover and want to keep your dog healthy and happy then you have to give them Ruff Greens. Ruff Greens bring the nutrition your dog needs back. Dr. Dennis Black a Naturopathic Doctor helping humans and their pets for over 25 years created Ruff Greens. Ruff Greens supports long-term health by providing LIVE bioavailable nutrients and essential vitamins, minerals, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and omega oils. It promotes longevity and supplements the diet with natural antioxidants and anti- inflammatory compounds that help dogs stay active, mobile, and alert as they age. Head to ⁠https://ruffgreens.com/⁠ enter code: SPICER for your FREE starter pack. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WMAL GUEST: MERCEDES SCHLAPP (CPAC Senior Fellow) on the "line in the sand" being drawn in Northern Virginia today against the redistricting amendment and why high-income voters are swinging toward the "Vote No" position. WEBSITE: CPAC.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MercedesSchlapp Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 Today, Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress as the Congressional Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into him; a federal judge has dismissed Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal; Republican Mike Lawler is dragged by voters at a Republican town hall in New York; Pope Leo pushes back on Trump's threats over his response to the war in Iran; Minnesota is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping; the Pride flag can fly at Stonewall after a Trump regime reversal; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, Coyuchi Get 15% off your first order when you visit Coyuchi.com/dailybeans Thank You, WildGrain Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/DAILYBEANS to start your subscription. The Daily beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser The Latest Breakdown:What is Melania Hiding? StoriesReps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announce plans to leave Congress; Trump deletes Jesus-like social media image | NBC News Judge Dismisses Trump's Suit Over WSJ Report on Birthday Card to Epstein | The New York Times House Ethics Committee investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell | NBC News WATCH: Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration | PBS News Voters grill Republican lawmaker in crucial swing district on Iran war | The Washington Post Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping | Coast Reporter Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal | The New York TimesGood Trouble2026 Phone Bank for Virginia Redistricting! - Mobilize Tomorrow - Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm–5:00pm Pacific. Join Grassroots Democrats HQ, Virginians for Fair Elections, and many others to call Virginia voters about the importance of the special election on April 21st to redistrict Virginia and defeat the MAGA agenda! To sign up or for more information go to the link in the show notes or search “Virginia” on Mobilize2026 Phone Bank for Virginia Redistricting   →BU STEPP Lab Fundraiser →Palmetto State Abortion Fund - Midland Gives  →2026 Primary Election Calendar: All the Dates Ahead of Midterms →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible, Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List  →iceout.org Good NewsTour - Dana Goldberg →Norfolk NATO Festival - Virginia Arts Festival →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans   →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com   Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Harry Dunn is running for CongressHarry Dunn for Maryland Our Donation Links The Daily beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.  Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Tulips and Truth: A Village's Battle for Fair Elections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-04-04-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van een klein Nederlands dorpje, omgeven door kleurrijke tulpenvelden, stond een oud bakstenen gebouw.En: In the heart of a small Dutch village, surrounded by colorful tulip fields, stood an old brick building.Nl: Op een lentedag vulde de lucht zich met de geur van bloeiende bloemen, en het gebouw was gevuld met de opwinding van verkiezingen.En: On a spring day, the air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers, and the building was filled with the excitement of elections.Nl: Binnen zaten de dorpelingen klaar om hun stem uit te brengen, een eerlijke kans om hun stem te laten horen.En: Inside, the villagers sat ready to cast their votes, an honest opportunity to have their voices heard.Nl: Maartje stond bij de ingang, glimlachend en joviaal, terwijl ze de mensen begroette.En: Maartje stood at the entrance, smiling and jovial, as she greeted the people.Nl: Ze was tevreden met haar rol als vrijwilliger.En: She was content with her role as a volunteer.Nl: Maartje was nieuwsgierig van aard en had een diep gevoel voor rechtvaardigheid.En: Maartje was curious by nature and had a deep sense of justice.Nl: Terwijl ze langzaam rondkeek, viel haar blik op de stembus, en haar hart maakte een sprongetje.En: As she slowly looked around, her gaze fell on the ballot box, and her heart skipped a beat.Nl: Iets klopte niet.En: Something wasn't right.Nl: De verzegeling leek losgemaakt en opnieuw bevestigd te zijn.En: The seal seemed to have been tampered with and resealed.Nl: Haar maag draaide om.En: Her stomach churned.Nl: Ze wist dat ze voorzichtig moest zijn.En: She knew she needed to be cautious.Nl: Anouk, de hoofdverantwoordelijke van het stemlokaal en een goede vriendin van Maartje, liep op dat moment langs.En: Anouk, the person in charge of the polling station and a good friend of Maartje, walked by at that moment.Nl: "Alles goed hier, Maartje?"En: "Everything okay here, Maartje?"Nl: vroeg Anouk met een ontspannen glimlach.En: Anouk asked with a relaxed smile.Nl: Maartje knikte, maar in haar gedachten bleef het probleem draaien.En: Maartje nodded, but the issue continued to whirl in her mind.Nl: Hoe kon ze de eerlijkheid van de verkiezingen waarborgen zonder haar vriendin in problemen te brengen?En: How could she ensure the fairness of the elections without bringing trouble to her friend?Nl: Maartje besloot eerst zelf onderzoek te doen.En: Maartje decided to conduct her own investigation first.Nl: Tijdens pauzes observeerde ze stilletjes, maakte notities en lette op verdachte bewegingen.En: During breaks, she observed quietly, made notes, and watched for suspicious movements.Nl: Haar ogen hielden Julian, een man die altijd op de achtergrond leek, in de gaten.En: Her eyes kept a watch on Julian, a man who always seemed to stay in the background.Nl: Er was iets vreemds in zijn gedrag.En: There was something odd about his behavior.Nl: Een paar dagen later, toen de zon langzaam onderging, vond Maartje eindelijk overtuigend bewijs.En: A few days later, as the sun slowly set, Maartje finally found convincing evidence.Nl: Die nacht sleepte ze Anouk apart.En: That night, she pulled Anouk aside.Nl: "Anouk," begon ze voorzichtig, "ik denk dat er iets mis is met de stembus.En: "Anouk," she began cautiously, "I think there is something wrong with the ballot box.Nl: En ik geloof dat Julian er iets mee te maken heeft."En: And I believe Julian has something to do with it."Nl: Anouks gezicht vertrok.En: Anouk's face fell.Nl: Ze keek naar de grond.En: She looked at the ground.Nl: "Ik weet het, Maartje," fluisterde ze.En: "I know, Maartje," she whispered.Nl: "Julian dacht dat hij het goed deed.En: "Julian thought he was doing the right thing.Nl: Hij wilde dingen verbeteren en dacht dat een beetje hulpvaardigheid niemand pijn zou doen."En: He wanted to improve things and thought a little helpfulness wouldn't hurt anyone."Nl: Maartje voelde een mengeling van opluchting en teleurstelling.En: Maartje felt a mixture of relief and disappointment.Nl: "We moeten dit melden, Anouk.En: "We have to report this, Anouk.Nl: De rechtvaardigheid van de verkiezingen hangt aan een zijden draadje."En: The fairness of the elections hangs by a thread."Nl: Na een kort maar ernstig gesprek stemde Anouk ermee in om de waarheid te vertellen.En: After a short but serious conversation, Anouk agreed to tell the truth.Nl: Julian gaf toe wat hij had gedaan en stond zelfverzekerd terug.En: Julian admitted what he had done and stood confidently back.Nl: De stembussen werden herzien, en een eerlijke herstemming vond plaats.En: The ballot boxes were reviewed, and a fair reelection took place.Nl: Toen de rust was wedergekeerd in het kleine dorpje, zag Maartje de opluchting in de gezichten van de bewoners.En: When calm returned to the small village, Maartje saw the relief in the faces of the residents.Nl: Ze voelde zich trots dat ze had gestaan voor wat juist was.En: She felt proud that she had stood up for what was right.Nl: Haar vriendschap met Anouk was op de proef gesteld, maar het respect voor elkaar was alleen maar gegroeid.En: Her friendship with Anouk had been tested, but their respect for each other had only grown.Nl: Maartje leerde dat het volgen van haar geweten, zelfs als het moeilijk was, altijd de moeite waard was.En: Maartje learned that following her conscience, even when it was difficult, was always worth it. Vocabulary Words:surrounded: omgevenblooming: bloeiendeexcitement: opwindinghonest: eerlijkcontent: tevredencurious: nieuwsgieriggaze: bliktampered: losgemaaktchurned: maag draaidecautious: voorzichtigrelaxed: ontspannenwhirl: draaienfairness: rechtvaardigheidevidence: bewijsconscience: gewetenreelection: herstemmingtested: op de proef gesteldconfidence: zelfverzekerdsuspicious: verdachtemovements: bewegingenjovial: joviaaljustice: rechtvaardigheidtampered: losgemaaktopportunity: kansvolunteer: vrijwilligerintegrity: integriteitconduct: verrichtenpersuasive: overtuigendadmitted: toegegevenresilience: veerkracht

(Update: Rob Strickler has suspended his campaign approx. 3/5/2026)Rob Strickler's Campaign for Congress:Rob Strickler is a community-rooted, grassroots candidate running for Congress in Pennsylvania's First Congressional District. His campaign is centered on one core belief: voters deserve a free and fair election and a real choice at the ballot. For more than fourteen years, PA-01 has been represented by the same political family. This campaign is about opening the process, restoring trust, and ensuring that democracy works for everyone, not just party insiders or political dynasties. Rob's approach to leadership is grounded in empathy, integrity, and accountability. He believes governing should be accessible, transparent, and driven by the lived experiences of the people who call this district home. Whether through community conversations, volunteer-powered organizing, or innovative engagement like Democracy Dogs, this campaign prioritizes participation over politics as usual. This page is a space to share campaign updates, highlight grassroots efforts, elevate community voices, and provide voters with clear information about how to get involved. Free and Fair Elections. Take Back Our District. He is running to unseat Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1, 2019-2026] https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/brian_fitzpatrick/412721Rob Strickler is joined by his campaign manager Letitia Crippen. She is a dynamic producer and creative strategist at Touch Management, LLC with over a decade of experience programming for television, streaming platforms, and corporate conferences. Letitia synthesizes information and infuses creativity into live productions, making every event magical. As a discussion moderator & director, she's engaged audiences with esteemed figures like Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, Tamika Mallory & Dr.Yusefl Salaam (Exonerated 5). Committed to developing the next generation of storytellers and media leaders, she leads digital ministry volunteers, teaches Community Access media courses, AI everyday usage, and mentors marketing and film students. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly--2576999/support.

In Trump's State of the Union, Greg Belfrage talks to listeners about what the voters want to hear from Trump at the upcoming State of the Unions address. A lot of listeners wanted Trump to go over the SAVE act and how a fair election is important. Greg also mentions how the NYC mayor needed 3 forms of ID to shovel snow but none to vote. Other listeners wanted to Trump to go over how the ICE agents are treated. Another listener wanted Trump to mention his peace deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias to break down the coordinated and escalating assault on democratic institutions, driven by partisan misuse of the Department of Justice, federal interference in elections, and sweeping voter suppression efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Drawing on his experience as a former federal prosecutor, Goldman explains new legislative efforts to impose guardrails on politicized prosecutions, warns of federal attempts to seize voting infrastructure and voter data, and frames the SAVE Act as a central pillar of a broader election-subversion strategy.Support independent journalism:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtubeStay informed with the latest news and political analysis:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtubeFollow Democracy Docket:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.comInstagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocketFacebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocketX/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocketTikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocketThreads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket00:00 Todays Guest: Rep. Dan Goldman 00:56 Rep. Goldman's Legislation on Political Prosecution 04:13 What Happened to Republicans Believing in State's Rights? 06:51 When Does Your Legislation Kick In During This Process? 09:02 The Ballot Seizure in Fulton County 15:40 Why Were There No Allegations in the Fulton County Affidavit? 18:06 Rundown on Trump's Plans to Override Free and Fair Elections 25:45 Do Republicans Know That This BIll Will Make Voting Harder? 33:13 How To Support Rep. Goldman's Bid for Re-Election

Greg Belfrage talks to listeners about John Kennedy's statement that republicans should be more concerned about affordability going into the elections. One listener said that affordability was definitely a worry, but fair elections was most on his mind so they could in the end have more affordability. Another issue Greg went over was the border and immigration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When veteran journalist and advocate Bob Phillips took over as executive director of Common Cause of North Carolina a quarter century ago, he was the organization's sole staff member and the work he pursued to fight for fair elections, voting rights and honest government could often be a lonely effort. Today, as he prepares to retire next month, he's no longer quite so lonely – with a staff of 15 Common Cause North Carolina is now the organization's largest state affiliate – but many of the battles he fights remain daunting and uphill affairs. Especially when it comes to elections and combating the gerrymandering that allows politicians to rig their outcomes, Common Cause and its allies continue to face stiff headwinds from President Trump and his allies in Congress, state legislatures and the federal courts. And yet, as Bob reminded Newsline when we talked last week, there remain simple and doable fixes that could return fairness to our elections, and there are many reasons to believe caring and thinking Americans will be able to make them a reality in the not too distant future. Click here to listen to the full interview with Bob Phillips. 

Rebekah Caruthers joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career and her role as President and CEO at Fair Elections Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on voting rights, election reform and civic engagement.

On this episode of the podcast Arizona State Senator Mark Finchem discussed his involvement in the Arctic Frost investigation, alleging he was spied on due to his advocacy for free and fair elections.The former Arizona Secretary of State Republican nominee highlighted irregularities in the 2022 election, suggesting a FISA warrant was issued on him. Finchem criticized the bureaucratic state's corruption, citing money laundering through Canadian banks and the CCP, affecting U.S. elections. He emphasized the need for transparency and paper ballots, criticizing electronic voting systems.Senator Finchem also mentioned the potential for federal grand juries to investigate election tampering and money laundering, and expressed hope for a rebirth of the Republic under President Trump's leadership.You can learn more about Arizona State Senator Mark Finchem by following him on X: @RealMarkFinchem or by visiting his website: votefinchem.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Like Putin, Donald Trump is determined to hide from the people. He's promising that a taxpayer-funded FBI–run by MAGA troll Kash Patel–will “secure” the next election. The MAGA cult plans to steal it, again. And with Republican gerrymandering, bot farms from Russia to China, and Elon Musk's Twitter turned into a disinformation landfill, he just might pull it off. Again.  Causing one of the longest government shutdowns in American history – again – Trump gives Argentina a $40 billion bailout. Why Argentina? It's where a lot of Nazis fled after World War II, and maybe where the Trumps plan to flee after Americans end their crime spree. It's a bold strategy: betray your own farmers to curry favor with your future Nazi refuge.  Meanwhile, the convicted felon-in-chief is busy literally demolishing the White House. The East Wing is being gutted to make space for what amounts to a kleptocratic ballroom: a pay-to-play shrine for oligarchs and hangers-on. Melania already desecrated Jackie Kennedy's Rose Garden, turning it into a cement Panera Bread patio. It's as if the Trumps are trying to erase everything beautiful about American democracy and replace it with a bedazzled monument to authoritarianism, to repay their Russian backers driven to win a Cold War rematch. Want to hear Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!   Show Notes:   Join us in shining a light for Ukraine! Donate to the medical needs for veterans in Ukraine: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/44433   Analysis on how Republican Jim Crow helped steal the 2024 election: Will We Have Free and Fair Elections in the Midterms? https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/will-we-have-free-and-fair-elections-in-the-midterms   Phonebanking works! Join our friends at Sister District to get out the vote in Virginia: https://sisterdistrict.com/tag/phonebanking/ ICE Stockpiling Warheads and Chemical Weapons as Lawmaker Fears Trump Planning Strike https://www.thedailybeast.com/ice-stockpiling-warheads-and-chemical-weapons-as-lawmaker-fears-trump-planning-strike/   The Jackie Kennedy White House Tour: https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/norman-mailer-pans-the-jackie-kennedy-white-house-tour/   This article is more than 7 years old JFK files reveal FBI warning on Oswald and Soviets' missile fears https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/oct/27/release-jfk-files-fbi-warning-oswald-soviet-missile-fears   Trump Claims He'd Give His $230 Million Justice Department Grift to Charity. Yeah, Right. The president, who has a history of reneging on charitable pledges, ran his own family foundation into the ground. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/10/trump-230-million-justice-department-settlement-charity-grift/   Donald Trump Jr. co-founds new private members club, Executive Branch, with a $500,000 fee https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/28/donald-trump-jr-private-members-club-executive-branch.html   Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority." https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3m3uwoemyzh2i   Trump: "We can never let what happened in the 2020 election happen again. We just can't let that happen. I know Kash is working on it, everybody is working on it. And certainly Tulsi is working on it. We can't let that happen again to our country." https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3m3qaazbmvz2a   Trump Voters Disapprove of $40 Billion Argentina Bailout: Poll https://www.newsweek.com/trump-voters-disapprove-argentina-bailout-poll-10918329   Netherlands Limits Intelligence-Sharing With US Amid Politicization, Russia Fears: The intelligence chiefs also warned that Russia is escalating its hostile activities as it intensifies its hybrid war with Europe, necessitating a more “assertive” response to Moscow. https://www.kyivpost.com/post/62663   ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase. The President is building an army to attack his own country. https://bsky.app/profile/senchrislarson.bsky.social/post/3m3pl3257322m   Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push The surprise move could give Democrats two or three additional House seats and is likely to scramble the last couple weeks of campaigning ahead of the Nov. 4 election.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/us/politics/virginia-democrats-redistrict.html   Melania Trump Supported Her Husband's Racist Birtherism Claims on TV: People need to stop talking about "freeing Melania." https://www.teenvogue.com/story/melania-trump-supported-her-husbands-racist-birtherism-claims-on-tv   Trump Sends Weapons to Ukraine: By the Numbers https://www.csis.org/analysis/trump-sends-weapons-ukraine-numbers   So just how significant are the sanctions the U.S. slapped on Russia's oil giants? U.S. also threatened sanctions against those who do business with Rosneft and Lukoil https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-oil-us-sanctions-9.6950160   Russia sanctions bill on hold for now, Thune says https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/10/20/congress/russia-sanctions-bill-on-hold-thune-00615652  

Explosive revelations shake the foundation of American politics as reports emerge that Senator Ted Cruz and other GOP lawmakers were allegedly targeted by the Biden administration's Department of Justice. From secret subpoenas and vanished whistleblower evidence to claims of fake ballots and voter fraud, this episode dives deep into the growing battle over surveillance, security, and the integrity of U.S. elections. Are the same agencies meant to protect democracy instead weaponizing it? Tara connects the dots between the latest investigations, missing records, and shocking voter data surfacing across multiple states.

2005 Writings on the Wall:Stirrings of aspiration for a better life,signs of change & fair elections

Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Production Assistance: Linda Washburn, Joel Mann Democracy Forum: Participatory Democracy, encouraging citizens to take an active role in government and politics. This month: We’ll talk about the federal administration’s actions on election security, voter access, and confidence in elections. Staff changes at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and at the Department of Justice (DOJ) may undermine effective election protections. Voter suppression laws and regulations federally and at the state level may restrict participation by eligible voters. Guest/s: Shenna Bellows, Maine Secretary of State. Joyce Vance, Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Law, University of Alabama School of Law. To learn Amore about this topic: Visit LWVME.org About the host: Ann Luther currently serves as Treasurer of the League of Women Voters of Maine and leads the LWVME Advocacy Team. She served as President of LWVME from 2003 to 2007 and as co-president from 2007-2009. The post Democracy Forum 7/18/25: Constitutional Crisis: Will We Still Have Free and Fair Elections? first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Voting rights are the foundation of democratic governance. But recent changes in elections policies have disenfranchised millions of Americans, and the voting gap between White and minority voters is continuing to expand. Host Alex Lovit is joined by Sean Morales-Doyle. Morales-Doyle is the director of the Voting Rights and Elections Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. https://www.brennancenter.org/issues/ensure-every-american-can-vote

  In recent years, North Carolina Republican lawmakers have perfected the practice of rigging elections through partisan gerrymandering. The situation has gotten so bad that they don't even pretend anymore. They not only openly rig districts to disenfranchise voters who don't vote Republican, they openly admit and brag about it. And now, in a bill […]

Jello shots, hot takes, and Girl Talk Jenga—this is the episode you've all been waiting for. Kate Barr joins Quinn and Daniel for a lively, no-holds-barred (see what we did there???) conversation about what it really takes to shake up politics in North Carolina. From her unconventional “Can't Win” campaign to her ongoing fight against gerrymandering, Kate breaks down why stepping up—even when the odds are stacked against you—matters more than ever. The Tar Heel trio dives into the current state of the Democratic Party, why fair maps are everyone's fight, and what it takes to actually build a winning coalition in the South.

The Washington State Republican Party is pushing for election integrity through House Joint Memorial 4007, urging an audit of Washington's Motor Voter Law and challenging questionable voting practices in Clark County. A court hearing on these concerns is set for March 13. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-fights-for-election-integrity-and-fair-elections-via-house-joint-memorial-4007/ #electionintegrity #fairelections #HJM4007 #WAGOP #JimWalsh #TrumpAdministration #MotorVoterLaw #voterfraud #voterrolls #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #localnews

What will the new Trump Administration and the new Congress do when it comes to voting rights and fair elections? What challenges face state and local election officials going forward? Will the courts stand up for voting rights and fair elections in the years to come? On Season 6, Episode 5 of the ELB podcast, we feature a discussion with Amy Gardner, Pam Karlan, and Stephen Richer.

Empowering Voters: Understanding Campaign Financing, Fair Districting, and Poll ParticipationBrett and Carol chat with Jen Miller, the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters Ohio, about the nitty-gritty of ballot issues and voting policies.Jen talks about a cool bipartisan effort to draft a new amendment (Issue 1), mentioning notable figures like Maureen O'Connor and Yvette McGee Brown. This amendment has some serious backing from a wide range of groups, including teachers' and nurses' unions, the NAACP, and even the Libertarian Party.The conversation takes a turn towards the topic of dark money in politics, which became a hot issue after the Citizens United decision. Jen underscores the need for transparency so voters know who's funding political ads. She's passionate about ending gerrymandering, believing it would make legislatures more responsive and improve policymaking. Gerrymandering, she argues, kills voter satisfaction and participation.More engagement and compromise in the legislature would tone down extremism and serve citizens better. Jen encourages everyone to get involved in democracy, pointing to resources like vote411.org and voteohio.gov. She also talks about the importance of becoming poll workers and making sure our communities are ready to vote.Jen criticizes gerrymandering for reducing accountability and allowing representatives to focus more on party extremes and big donors rather than a broader voter base. Despite these obstacles, she urges citizens to stay vocal and visit district offices.The League of Women Voters Ohio is highlighted as a diverse organization in terms of age, offering great opportunities for mentorship between older and younger members. Jen gives tips on making voting less intimidating for young voters, like checking registration and polling locations since these frequently change.We talk about Ohio's strict voter ID requirements—now including passports and specific veteran IDs while excluding county veteran IDs. Jen calls for veterans to advocate for changes to these laws. There's also a mention of fewer candidates participating in forums, which reduces chances for voter-candidate interactions. The League organizes forums with a “speed dating” style to let voters meet candidates without heated debates.Jen and Brett discuss the rise of misinformation and the need for consuming diverse media to keep from getting stuck in echo chambers. Brett expresses frustration when candidates don't take forum questions seriously, feeling it reflects poorly on their ability to serve in office. They both mention the impact of gerrymandering on these issues.In Ohio, recent changes to the election process have led to voter dissatisfaction, partly fueled by misinformation from elected officials. Jen suggests voters hold state authorities like the Secretary of State accountable for election integrity. She also lists ways to engage, like attending hearings, contacting election boards, volunteering as poll workers, and using the Election Protection Hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) for any issues.The League of Women Voters is all about fair election practices and doesn't play sides. They've been around since the Ohio Women's Suffrage Association days, focusing on empowering voters, especially women. They operate on national, state, and local levels and rely heavily on volunteers to keep things running smoothly.Jen emphasizes the importance of informed voting and spells out the steps for absentee/mail voters, urging them not to procrastinate. Tips include mailing ballots early and using county dropboxes to avoid delays. She also goes over Ohio's strict ID requirements again, stressing that voters need to check what's valid now.Jen dives deeper into gerrymandering, explaining Issue 1 (OH), which aims to reform the redistricting process. The goal is to keep politicians and lobbyists out, ensure a balanced commission, and...

Episode 3981: Left's Focus On Lawfare Against Fair Elections

Why do we have the Electoral College and is its use justified today? Why do Democrats and Republicans think differently about the Electoral College? Does the Electoral College make it harder or easier to subvert American elections? On Season 6, Episode 2 of the ELB Podcast we speak with Joey Fishkin of UCLA Law, Amanda Hollis-Brusky of Pomona College, and Derek Muller of Notre Dame Law School.

Today I'm talking with Cliff Maloney, creator of PA Chase, to expose how Democrats are manipulating mail-in voting and what Republicans are doing to fight back in Pennsylvania. Learn how you can help close the gap and secure victory in November at http://www.pachase.com! -- Big news, gang! Dr. Steve's brand-new book is available for preorder! Join us for an exclusive live book launch event on October 2nd, where you'll get a sneak peek at the introduction and receive special bonuses. https://streamyard.com/watch/Vd9Ar4Z3b786 -- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review. FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalks Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture! https://advertising.turleytalks.com/sponsorship Sign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe/. **All clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

Voting integrity is a topic on everyone's mind. Listen to Santa Fe County New Mexico Katherine Clark, talk about how she runs open and safe elections in her county. If you think elections are fixed, just listen. If you want to know that elections are fair, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo)   Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

In 2020, Minnesota broke a record when 79.9 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in the general election and has led the nation in voter turnout three of the last four years.  In 2022, Maine, Oregon and Wisconsin beat us for the top spot — they were all above 60 percent voter turnout, while Minnesota was at 59 percent.So, what can we expect to happen this year? What's in the works to try to help Minnesota reclaim the top spot as the number one state for voter turnout? And what are election officials doing to ensure the election system is fair?  MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests explore what we know about who votes, who is less likely to vote — and why — and what you can do to boost voter turnout this election year. Guests:Steve Simon is Minnesota's Secretary of State. His department partners with township, city and county officials to organize elections on behalf of Minnesota's nearly four million eligible voters, and to ensure that the election system is fair. In July, he was named President of the National Association of Secretaries of State. Brian Fullman is a lead organizer with ISAIAH and Faith in Minnesota, where he directs the work for the Barbershop and Black Congregation Cooperative. He works with the nonprofit partnership, We Choose Us — a multiracial faith-based nonprofit that aims to deliver a caring economy for all of us to thrive and a multiracial democracy that represents every community in the state of Minnesota. 

BigTentUSA welcomed Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Caroline Fredrickson, Senior Fellow at The Brennan Center for Justice. They discussed the recent Supreme Court decisions as well as Representative Raskin's work to the raise the alarm about the very real threats of Project 2025. ABOUT OUR SPEAKERSRep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), is a prominent constitutional law professor and U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th Congressional District, who brings his extensive knowledge of American law and governance to the conversation. He is known for his passionate advocacy for democracy and civil rights. Currently, he serves as the Ranking Member on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.Recently, Congressman Raskin was the Lead House Manager in the second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, which ended with a 57-43 vote to convict the president for inciting a violent insurrection against the government to overthrow the 2020 presidential election. Raskin also served on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and served three terms on the House Judiciary, Oversight and Administration Committees. He served two terms on the Rules Committee.Caroline Fredrickson, Senior Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice, served as the President of the American Constitution Society from 2009-2019, where she helped grow ACS, which now has thousands of members throughout the nation. She was a spokesperson for ACS on issues such as civil and human rights, judicial nominations, labor law, congressional oversight, and separation of powers, among others. Fredrickson regularly contributes opinion pieces to The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other news outlets. She is also the author of Under The Bus: How Working Women Are Being Run Over, The Democracy Fix: How to Win the Fight for Fair Rules, Fair Courts, and Fair Elections, and most recently, The AOC Way.Watch YOUTUBE RECORDING HERE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

Joel Farkas and Brian Kennedy joined Bill for their monthly roundtable. This was recorded on Dday and they used that special day of remembrance as the foundation of their discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fraud has been institutionalized into our election process. Drop boxes are being exploited, voter rolls are intentionally inaccurate, and signatures are not required on absentee ballots. These are just a few of the ways the engineered chaos in our election process allows just enough fraud to change the results. Catherine Engelbrecht, founder of True The Vote, shows us where the fraud is occurring and the simple solutions that are possible for fair and accurate elections on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI is increasing its involvement with the 2024 election! And they aren't alone. The AmRadPod digs into the various government agencies now intruding on American elections thanks to Executive Order 14019. See you in the chat at 8:30 ET! Steve's Book: https://a.co/d/7OHXrrp The O'Boyle Sweatshop: https://The-Suspendables.Com Check out True Earth Farmacy and use promo code "AMRAD24" for a 10% discount site-wide: https://trueearth.co/collections/farmacy Visit M-Clip and use promo code "SUSPENDABLE" for a 10% discount site-wide: https://www.m-clip.com/suspendable/ Enjoy a 15% discount on high-quality, all-American beef from a veteran-owned company by visiting: AmRadBeef.com

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss a very important and sometimes repeated theme of the show: this country, the United States of America, is worth saving. It's still a place where merit gets you places regardless of your origin or societal affiliations. Unfortunately, the Left is trying to destroy this, and we are not ashamed to be a part of the people pushing back. Plus, we discuss Ben's affinity for swimming, how we continue to have Trump's back and so much more. Bonus for those who watch the show on Rumble, Ben is in his very fine robe.

How Bitcoin can be used to preserve democracy and ensure fair and transparent elections? Rafa Cordon from Simple Proof, joins us to discuss his innovative solution that utilizes the Bitcoin timechain to verify election documents and prevent tampering. We delve into the various applications of this technology, including its potential in court rulings, evidence management, and intellectual property protection. Join us as we uncover the power of Bitcoin in safeguarding democracy and countering misinformation.Rafa is an entrepreneur and technology consultant with more than 15 years experience advising governments and corporations on data platform strategy and innovation. He is the CEO and founder of Simple Proof (www.simpleproof.com), a startup that helps institutions uphold information integrity through immutable record-keeping and trustless verification. In 2023 he worked with the Guatemalan Supreme Elections Tribunal to safeguard all the election documents using the Bitcoin timechain.

Glenn Wiggle and Mike Sperrazza are back to discuss the illegal migrant situation, emphasizing concerns over violence, child labor exploitation, and criminal activities. They underscore the need for comprehensive solutions to these issues. There is a notable apprehension about food safety, unethical labor practices, and the rising costs of insurance due to factors like BLM riots, crime rates, and policy changes. Government policies are criticized for contributing to price inflation and for inadequately addressing serious crimes. The Baltimore bridge collapse incident and declining police presence in cities are viewed as urgent public safety issues. Problems in the legal system, including the failure to prosecute certain crimes, resource allocation issues, and the misuse of power by government agencies are explored. Concerns are raised about the CIA's influence and potential interference in political processes. The discussion also stresses the importance of free and fair elections, with examples of democracy decline in countries like Ukraine and Venezuela. (00:00:14) Child Labor Exploitation in Illegal Migration (00:05:14) "Uncovering Harmful Practices in Food Production" (00:14:21) Economic Impact: Insurance Rate Surge Amidst Unrest (00:15:30) Impact of Government Actions on Inflation (00:23:18) Overlooking Serious Crimes for Mean Tweets (00:24:38) Urban Infrastructure Safety and Law Enforcement Challenges (00:30:57) Protection of Individual Rights in Legal System (00:34:10) CIA's Political Influence and Manipulation Concerns (00:41:39) 3 AM Baltimore Bridge Collapse Speculation (00:53:38) Protecting Democracy Through Free and Fair Elections

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Without free and fair elections and widespread voter participation, you can't have a functioning democratic republic. Republicans know this: that's why they're trying to end free and fair elections. Also a black man was elected mayor in rural Alabama, but the white town leaders REFUSE to let him serve…WTF?? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's clear that baseless allegations about the mechanics of elections are still circulating, and they're powerful enough to shape events — and keep affecting our elections.A bevy of other partisan-led efforts, including court cases and state-level legislation, are shifting election policy ahead of 2024.We discuss how states will continue to ensure free and fair elections.This conversation is part of our Remaking America collaboration with six public radio stations around the country, including WBHM. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Episode 2236: Biden Approval Stuck At 40%; Making Sure We Have Clean And Fair Elections

In today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the Chinese military launching missile strikes & attacks in another warning to Nancy Pelosi, Banana Boat recalling sunscreen products after detecting cancer-causing chemicals, and Arizona patriots setting up drop box tailgate parties to protect free & fair elections.