Podcasts about local elections

As the local government elections approach, we begin a series of conversations with people on the ground in municipalities across the Western Cape. First stop: Swellendam. Mickey Mentz, citizen journalist and editor of News62.co.za, joins Lester Kiewit to share what he is hearing and observing across Swellendam, Barrydale, Suurbraak and the wider Route 62 area. From service delivery and infrastructure to accountability, housing, jobs and local political dynamics, what issues are residents talking about and what do they want from the next municipal leadership? This is our first local electoral barometer, giving us a snapshot of the conversations happening beyond Cape Town. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critics are bashing Boston’s Democrat Mayor Michelle Wu for funding a program that trains migrants in political activism. So how does this relate to Indy? We get into it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councils around the country are looking to follow Auckland in scrapping postal voting for local elections. Auckland councillors have voted to bring back in-person voting for the 2028 local elections, becoming the first council to use polling booths since 1992. Local Government New Zealand wants that change rolled out nationwide. South Wairarapa mayor and Chair of LGNZ's Local Government System Reference Group Dame Fran Wilde spoke to John Campbell.

The form of democracy used in the country's biggest city is about to change. Auckland Council members have voted to shift from postal voting to in-person booth voting, making them the first to do it since 1992. The current proposal has been costed at between $31 and $40 million, but the council's asked staff to drive that down to $20 million. Councillor Richard Hills told Ryan Bridge they're not saying this would completely change the turnout rate for the election, but it would help with integrity and trust. He says nobody uses the post for anything besides local elections nowadays, so it's time to move away from it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News, how EU citizens can vote in Czechia's local elections, LUSTR festival of illustration and comics, trip to Olomouc

In this episode of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James opens by noting the transition into autumn before shifting focus to major local and global political developments. He highlights former President Donald Trump's address at the United Nations General Assembly, praising his strong stances against international bodies like the International Criminal Court, human rights critiques, and foreign policies regarding Iran, Cuba, and Mexico. The core local discussion centers on Spartanburg County's Velera data center project. Charlie and caller base analyze the facility's drastically revised water consumption estimates—jumping from 459,000 gallons per day to up to 1.6 million gallons daily—raising community concerns over utility capacity, local infrastructure strain, and environmental impacts.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is today convening the revived Multi-Party Political Intervention Committee ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The committee brings together provincial government, law enforcement, intelligence services, the IEC and political parties. The meeting comes amid concerns over political killings in the province and recent clashes in Inanda involving EFF supporters and followers of Ngizwe Mchunu. For more on this Sakina Kamwendo spoke to KZN premier Thami Ntuli

Clement Manyathela speaks with DA Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate, Helen Zille, and Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa, Terry Tselane, about a number of political parties submitting just one candidate on their proportional representation lists for this upcoming municipal elections, despite potentially winning multiple PR seats, and whether this is democratic. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Atkins about the movement of political candidates between parties and independent candidacies ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musim Factor Shocker: Rajasthan Local Elections से खड़ा हुआ नया सिरदर्द | AIMIM, Cong In Tizzy, BJP

Bongani Bingwa speaks to political analyst Thembisa Fakude about the ANC’s organisation ahead of the November local elections, the Electoral Court’s dismissal of the ANC’s bid to reinstate 181 councillor candidates, tensions within COSATU, and what a year of the Madlanga Commission has revealed about South Africa’s criminal justice system. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africans will face a more crowded ballot in the 4th of November local government elections, with a record 136,790 candidates cleared to contest 10,526 council seats. Johannesburg alone will have 75 parties on its PR ballot. Africa Melane speaks to governance expert and elections analyst Stuart Morrison about what the surge in political choice tells us about South Africa's democracy Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on 14th September 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Al-Jama'ah seeks wider voter base ahead of 2026 local elections by Radio Islam

As the candidate lists for the 2026 Local Government Elections are finalised, one trend is hard to miss, the rise of personality politics in small and emerging parties. From reality TV stars to former celebrities and academics and podcasters, parties appear to be banking on name recognition over track record to win votes. So what does this say about the quality of our democracy? Are we voting for people or for policies and promises made in manifestos? To answer this and more, we spoke to Dr. Kagiso Pooe, Public Policy specialist and at the African school of Governance in Rwanda, to unpack the politics of personalities.

Nhlanhla Sehume speaks to Dr Harlan Cloete, Local Governance Expert & Author of 101 Lessons from the Governance ZA PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, says should the party record a poor performance in the November local elections, it would be a bad reflection on the current leadership. This comes as fears are mounting that the ANC could dip far below the 46 percent it received in the 2021 local polls. Mbalula says if the ANC performs dismally in these elections, members will be within their right to call for their exit. Ntebo Mokobo has more.

Germany's AfD has come out on top in this weekend's state elections, with the party winning 43.8 percent of the vote. This is the first time a far-right party has won control of a state since World War II. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these are only preliminary results, but this result is sending 'alarm bells' among the nation amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - At its August 26 meeting, the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) Board approved the wording of four measures to be put before voters during the October 17, 2026, local election. The most controversial, originating from Campbell River and its allies, was for residents of Campbell River, Electoral Area D, and Quadra Island to say whether they thought Quadra Island residents should help pay for Campbell River's Strathcona Gardens recreation complex. The other questions pertaining to wood-chipping services on Cortes Island and in Electoral Area C, as well as services supporting seniors and youth on Cortes Island. The wording of all four measures was approved.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: When Storms Rise: Volunteering Amid Tensions at the Polls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-09-05-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: היום היה יום מיוחד במרכז להצביע.En: Today was a special day at the voting center.He: יונה התנדב שם, ומילא את לבו ברגשות מעורבים.En: Yonah volunteered there, filled with mixed emotions.He: מצד אחד, הוא אהב לשרת את הציבור ולתרום לקהילה.En: On one hand, he loved to serve the public and contribute to the community.He: מצד שני, הוא ידע כמה חשובים הבחירות האלה, והלחץ היה גבוה מאוד.En: On the other hand, he knew how important these elections were, and the pressure was very high.He: הבניין שבו נערכות ההצבעות היה ישן, עשוי מלבנים אדומות, ופרחי סתיו קישטו את הכניסה.En: The building where the voting took place was old, made of red bricks, and autumn flowers decorated the entrance.He: השמש החליטה לשחק מחבואים עם העננים, מפיצה אור מדי פעם למתחם המופרסם.En: The sun decided to play hide and seek with the clouds, occasionally spreading light over the well-known complex.He: יונה עמד מאחור ושמר על הסדר, כשחברתו, שירה, עזרה לאנשים להגיע אל הקלפיות.En: Yonah stood at the back and maintained order, while his friend, Shira, helped people reach the voting booths.He: היא הייתה תמיד חיובית ומחייכת, מסבירה בסבלנות לכולם איך להצביע.En: She was always positive and smiling, patiently explaining to everyone how to vote.He: "היום יום העבודה," אמרה בשמחה, מתכוונת לכך שרבים לקחו חופש כדי לבוא ולהצביע.En: "Today is a work day," she said happily, meaning that many took time off to come and vote.He: אלי, השכן של יונה, הגיע להצביע.En: Eli, Yonah's neighbor, came to vote.He: הוא תמיד היה נלהב לדבר על ענייני הקהילה עם יונה.En: He was always eager to talk about community matters with Yonah.He: אלי חייך ואמר, "ראיתי כמה שינויים בפוליטיקה המקומית בזמן האחרון.En: Eli smiled and said, "I've noticed some changes in local politics recently.He: חשוב שאני וכל השכונה נצביע.En: It's important that I and the entire neighborhood vote."He: "אבל לפתע נוצרה בעיה.En: But suddenly, a problem arose.He: תור המצביעים נעשה ארוך יותר ויותר.En: The line of voters became longer and longer.He: אנשים התחילו לאבד סבלנותם.En: People started to lose their patience.He: יונה הרגיש את המתח גובר וידע שהוא חייב לפעול.En: Yonah felt the tension rising and knew he had to act.He: הוא יצא מחוץ לחדר ההצבעה ופתח בידיו גדולות.En: He stepped out of the voting room and opened his large arms.He: "חברים, אני מבין שזה לוקח זמן, אבל חשוב שכל קול ייספר," הוא אמר.En: "Friends, I understand this is taking time, but it's important that every vote is counted," he said.He: הוא סיפר בדיחה על גן הירק שלו ועל איך עגבניות לרוב לא מחכות שיבשילו - והאנשים צחקו.En: He told a joke about his vegetable garden and how tomatoes often don't wait to ripen—and the people laughed.He: ואז, בלי התראה, סופה התחילה בחוץ.En: Then, without warning, a storm began outside.He: העננים הכבדים התקרבו, והרוח התחילה לנשוב בעוצמה.En: The heavy clouds approached, and the wind started to blow strongly.He: יונה ושירה לקחו את האחריות, והתחילו לארגן את האנשים בפנים כדי להישאר יבשים ולשמור על התהליך.En: Yonah and Shira took responsibility, starting to organize people inside to stay dry and keep the process going.He: יונה הוביל את האנשים פנימה, תוך הקפדה על סדר, ופיזר חיוכים מרגיעים לכל עבר.En: Yonah led the people inside, keeping order, and spread reassuring smiles everywhere.He: הסערה עברה לאחר זמן קצר ונהיה שקט.En: The storm passed shortly after, and it became quiet.He: האנשים חזרו להצביע עם מעט יותר סבלנות בליבם.En: People returned to vote with a bit more patience in their hearts.He: בסיום היום, יונה ראה את אלי יוצא מהיציאה, מחייך ומסמן לו עם אגודלו למעלה.En: At the end of the day, Yonah saw Eli leaving the exit, smiling and giving him a thumbs up.He: יונה הבין שהקשר שלו עם הקהילה הפך לחזק יותר, ושגם מעשה קטן יכול להביא לשינוי גדול.En: Yonah realized that his connection with the community had grown stronger, and that even a small action could bring about significant change.He: החוויה הזו חידדה את אהבתו למקום בו הוא חי וגרמה לו להרגיש שהוא חלק ממשהו גדול ומשמעותי.En: This experience sharpened his love for the place where he lived and made him feel a part of something big and meaningful. Vocabulary Words:volunteered: התנדבemotions: רגשותcontribute: לתרוםpressure: לחץcomplex: מתחםmaintained: שמרbooths: קלפיותpositive: חיוביתpatiently: בסבלנותeager: נלהבarose: נוצרהtension: מתחripen: יבשילוreassuring: מרגיעיםresponsibility: אחריותorganize: לארגןpatience: סבלנותsignificant: משמעותיsharpened: חידדהmeaningful: משמעותיdecided: החליטהoccasionally: מדי פעםmaintain: לשמורmeaning: מתכוונתneighborhood: שכונהrecently: בזמן האחרוןsignificant: משמעותיapproached: התקרבוshortly: לאחר זמן קצרconnection: קשרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Heartbeats of Unity: A Day at Szabadság Tér Elections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-09-05-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Szabadság téren gyülekezett a tömeg, mindenki a helyi választások miatt érkezett.En: The crowd gathered at Szabadság tér, everyone had arrived because of the local elections.Hu: A tér közepén nagy platánfák álltak.En: In the middle of the square stood large plane trees.Hu: A levelek még zöldelltek, de már érezni lehetett a késő nyári nap melegét.En: The leaves were still green, but one could already feel the warmth of the late summer sun.Hu: Rezső ott állt a sorban, türelmesen várva a szavazásra.En: Rezső stood in line, patiently waiting to vote.Hu: Régi tanárként mindig is fontosnak tartotta a polgári kötelességet.En: As a former teacher, he had always considered civic duty important.Hu: Ma is példát akart mutatni az unokáinak.En: Today, too, he wanted to set an example for his grandchildren.Hu: Az idő múlásával érzi, hogy szíve furcsán dobog.En: As time passed, he felt his heart beating strangely.Hu: Megijedt, hiszen tudta, hogy ez a szívritmuszavara.En: He became frightened, knowing it was his arrhythmia.Hu: Elhallgatta környezetétől, csak a saját légzésére koncentrált.En: He kept it from those around him, focusing only on his breathing.Hu: Kata, aki önkéntesként segített a szavazóközpontban, észrevette, hogy valami nincs rendben.En: Kata, who was volunteering at the voting center, noticed something was not right.Hu: Gyorsan hozzá lépett.En: She quickly approached him.Hu: - Elnézést, jól van? - kérdezte Kata, fürkészve nézve Rezsőt.En: "Excuse me, are you okay?" Kata asked, looking at Rezső inquisitively.Hu: - Igen, csak egy kicsit szédülök – válaszolta halkan, de minden erejével azon volt, hogy állva maradjon.En: "Yes, I'm just a bit dizzy," he replied softly, trying with all his might to stay standing.Hu: Közben a fiatal Emese figyelően állt a közelben, hiszen első választójaként izgult nagyon.En: Meanwhile, young Emese stood nearby, watching closely, as she was very nervous being a first-time voter.Hu: Felismerte a helyzetet, és odalépett a kettőhöz.En: She recognized the situation and stepped up to the two.Hu: - Szüksége van segítségre? – kérdezte óvatosan, kicsit félénken.En: "Do you need help?" she asked cautiously, a bit shyly.Hu: Rezső habozott.En: Rezső hesitated.Hu: Tudta, hogy valamit tennie kell.En: He knew he had to do something.Hu: De a szavazás fontos volt számára; nem akarta kihagyni.En: But voting was important to him; he did not want to miss it.Hu: Kata gyorsan döntött, és Emesét kérte meg, hogy előkészítse a helyet, ahol Rezső leülhet.En: Kata quickly decided and asked Emese to prepare a place where Rezső could sit down.Hu: Egyszer csak Rezső összecsuklott.En: Suddenly, Rezső collapsed.Hu: Kata azonnal cselekedett.En: Kata acted immediately.Hu: Nyugalommal utasította Emesét, hogy hívjon mentőt.En: Calmly, she instructed Emese to call an ambulance.Hu: Segített Rezsőnek stabilan feküdni, míg ő maga a szükséges elsősegélyt nyújtotta.En: She helped Rezső lie down steadily while she herself administered necessary first aid.Hu: Rövidesen megérkezett a segítség.En: Help arrived shortly.Hu: Rezsőt ápolásban részesítették, és lassan újra magához tért.En: Rezső received medical care and slowly regained consciousness.Hu: Kata és Emese mellette maradtak, szorosan szemmel tartva.En: Kata and Emese stayed by his side, watching closely.Hu: Mielőtt a mentősök elvitték volna Rezsőt a vizsgálatokra, egy gyors mozdulattal megszavazott.En: Before the paramedics took Rezső for further examinations, he quickly cast his vote.Hu: Emese segítette, és bár korábban ideges volt, most büszkén mosolygott.En: Emese helped him, and although she had been nervous before, she now smiled proudly.Hu: Kata látta, hogy sikerült segítenie, és megkapta a felelősség jutalmát, hogy a megfelelő pillanatban cselekedett.En: Kata saw that she had succeeded in helping and received the reward of responsibility by acting at the right moment.Hu: Rezső hálásan nézett körbe.En: Rezső looked around gratefully.Hu: Megértette, mennyire fontos a közösség és a segítség.En: He understood how important community and assistance are.Hu: Emese pedig eltökélte, hogy a jövőben is aktívan részt vesz a társadalmi eseményekben.En: Emese, in turn, resolved to actively participate in social events in the future.Hu: A nap vége felé Szabadság tér csendesedett.En: Towards the end of the day, Szabadság tér quieted down.Hu: Az emberek hazafelé indultak; Rezső pedig újonnan szerzett barátaival örömteli szívvel tekintett a jövő felé.En: People headed home; Rezső, with his newfound friends, looked joyfully towards the future. 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Thabo Shole-Mashao, standing in for Clement Manyathela, and listeners discuss a variety of issues, including mayoral candidates for different parties and cities, and whether listeners prefer them young or older. You’re listening to The Clement Manyathela Show on 702. Clement Manyathela makes sense of the news of the day while sharing information to guide you through daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles both the serious and the light-hearted on your behalf. Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 9 am to 12 pm (South African time) on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thabo Shole-Mashao, standing in for Clement Manyathela, speaks with Political Analyst, Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast, about how parties are behaving as we head towards the local elections, and what that conduct tells us about the quality of our democracy. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode: AI infrastructure has become a political issue at the local level, with recalls, ballot measures, and state preemption emerging as tools communities use to weigh in on whether or not Data Centers should come to town. As the 2026 midterms approach in November, Leslie Graves, CEO of Ballotpedia, and host Norman Leahy explore why data center decisions fall primarily to city councils and county commissions rather than state or federal officials, what candidate surveys reveal about voter concern, and what to expect as communities head to the polls this fall. Read Leslie's Column: ⁠https://ballotpedia.org/From_the_desk_of_Leslie_Graves⁠ Check out our complete office hours series: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtP8LWIl9mMO2t_0SXnYhwMv6HHgIoL75⁠ Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6 Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia.*On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.

Increasing the level of confidence in democracy and touching the lives of South Africans with increased service delivery will help stop the governing ANC worrying about electoral decline. The ANC has experience serious electoral decline over the years after having dipped to 46 percent in the 2021 local elections and to 40 percent in the 2024 national polls. With more parties and independents showing interest in the coming local elections, there is fear that things could be worse for traditional political parties with the ANC being the hardest hit. Our Politics Reporter Ntebo Mokobo asked ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa what are the reasons the party's dwindling electoral support.

Karol Markowicz sits down with Kevin Smith, founder of Loud Majority and host of Loud Majority Live, for a wide-ranging conversation about grassroots activism, New York politics, the culture wars, and the power of getting involved at the local level. Kevin shares how the COVID lockdown era transformed him from a delivery driver into a political activist, beginning with Trump car parades across Long Island before expanding into school board races, local elections, campaigns, and political media. He explains why COVID restrictions awakened many Americans to the importance of local government—and why changing a school board or city council can sometimes have a more immediate impact on your life than national politics. Karol and Kevin also discuss the political transformation of Long Island, why so many New Yorkers are leaving the state, personal responsibility in an era of economic frustration, the WNBA and the culture wars, celebrities getting political, the decline of Hollywood entertainment, and whether American culture is beginning to shift away from ideological preaching. Plus, Kevin offers his prediction for the rise of economic populism and shares his advice for anyone who wants to improve their life: focus on what you can control, take responsibility, and don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the full episode of The Morning Show with Preston Scott for Thursday, August 27th 2026. Our guests today include:Steve Stewart w/Tallahassee ReportsDr. David Hartz w/Optimum HealthDr. Ed Moore w/Moore HistoryCountry music superstar and Quincy, FL native Billy Dean- Follow the show on Twitter @TMSPrestonScott. Check out Preston's latest blog by going to wflafm.com/preston. Check out Grant Allen's blog by going to wflafm.com/grantallen. Listen live to Preston from 6 – 9 a.m. ET and 5 – 8 a.m. CT!WFLA Tallahassee Live stream: https://ihr.fm/3huZWYeWFLA Panama City Live stream: https://ihr.fm/34oufeR Follow WFLA Tallahassee on Twitter @WFLAFM and WFLA Panama City @wflapanamacity and like us on Facebook at @wflafm and @WFLAPanamaCity.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to ANC Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane about the party's election manifesto, service delivery, municipal finances, ethical leadership and the delayed announcement of mayoral candidates. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! Victor Armendariz fills in for Tug! First thing to know: We have a long history with Oil Over 24K Illegals voted in 2020 The difference between the Radicals on the Left and the Wacko’s on the right Watch The Morning XTRA every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App

The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! On Today's Show, with Tug still out on vacation, Victor Armendariz joins Los in the studio to take on the biggest political and cultural stories of the day. The guys kick things off by welcoming Victor and discussing government education, along with why Sean Duffy and Los see eye-to-eye on sending their kids to Ivy League schools. They dive into America's long history with oil, claims about more than 24,000 illegal voters in the 2020 election, and the difference between the radicals on the left and the “wackos” on the right. Dr. Rich McCormick joins the show, the Cuban community gets counted out of the DSA, and the guys revisit Milton Friedman's argument for America maintaining its role as the world's leader in free trade. Plus, they react to the outpouring of support for Lindsay Clancy, explain why they think El-Sayed is toast in Michigan, and continue the conversation on healthcare for all. Watch The Morning XTRA every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App

Monday, August 17, 2026 Today, the Democratic National Committee passed resolutions that could inform the 2028 party platform; the Justice Department is expanding the military's law enforcement power; the Food and Drug Administration traveled to Mexico a month after linking Taylor Farms to cyclospora outbreak; U.S. and Ukrainian forces went head to head in a drone exercise and Ukraine won; the Tate brothers' custody hearing was postponed as they fight extradition; a Canadian petition to oust Hoekstra as the ambassador has nearly 200,000 signatures; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, IQBAR Text DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.  Thank You Smalls For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Diamond Dames - Subscribe here: Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastDiamond Dames - YouTube playlist   Guest: Heather Cox RichardsonLetters from an American | Heather Cox RichardsonHeather Cox Richardson - YouTubeinstagram.com/heathercoxrichardson@hcrichardson.bsky.social - Bluesky@HC_Richardson - Twitter The Latest Breakdown→ INSIDE Trump DOJ's BRUTAL Epstein Court Reckoning StoriesJustice Department expands military's power to detain migrants accused of trespassing | CBS News FDA in Mexico a month after linking Taylor Farms to cyclospora outbreak | The Washington PostDemocrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting | AP News Tate brothers custody hearing postponed as they fight U.K. extradition | NBC News Good TroubleCards Against Humanity - Elon has no Friends →Friday August 28 in DC March On Washington 2026 -marchonwashington2026.com Check your voter registration and deadlines → Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! · VoteRiders →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State →Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good NewsSpokAnimal animal rescue Oct 9 -Southwest Funny Fest:Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest - City of Albuquerque -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship informationTickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago  →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways  Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRC The Daily Beans supports It Gets BetterNational Security Counselors - Donate, 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 - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows, 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.

From school board officials and city council members, to decisions over roads and disaster relief budgets, local elections make a direct impact on your day-to-day life.But state and local elections get less attention, less media coverage, and lower voter turnout. In November's municipal elections in Dallas, Texas, some 14 council seats were up for the vote but turnout was just 8 percent. And average voter turnout for mayoral elections in the U.S. is 20 percent or less.What can voters do to stay more informed on a local level?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

We covered a lot of ground - from Iran to Southeast TN - local and national Elections - Men in womens sports - PLUS how I am wrong and Jeff is right! WELCOME to Jeff Styles on During the Break Podcast - powered by Guardian Investment Advisors! A Monday podcast with El Jefe himself about some headlines, stories, and things you may have missed AND some things you may want to look for in the days ahead! Jeff Styles spent over 30 years as the #1 talk radio host in our area and now has brought his talents to DTB Podcast! Tune in - Share AND stay tuned as we grow! (A PODCAST PROVIDED AND OWNED BY DURING THE BREAK PODCASTS) Thanks to our sponsors: Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com// (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ ALL OUR PODCASTS WITH ONE CLICK: www.duringthebreakpodcast.com ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/ Team Montieth Real Estate - Lori Montieth: https://www.findchattanoogarealestate.com/ Ballinger and Associates - Risk Management: https://ballingerandassociates.com/ AirSpace Acoustics: https://www.airspaceacoustics.com/ BWELL4EVER: Labs and IV Therapies: https://www.bwell4ever.org/ ALL THINGS JEFF STYLES: www.thejeffstyles.com PART OF THE NOOGA PODCAST NETWORK: www.noogapodcasts.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Dale McKinley, political analyst and Research and Education Officer at the International Labour, Research and Information Group, about the worrying rise in political killings as South Africa heads towards local government elections. The recent killing of former ANCYL regional chairperson and ANC branch chairperson Nelisile Xolo in Alfred Nzo comes amid several other politically linked murders, including the deaths of DA candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe, an ANC ward councillor in Gqeberha and two MK Party members in the West Rand during the recent voter-registration weekend. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Kosta and his guests: County Commission Candidates for District 3, Shayne Bilbrey and Brendan Laney. In this episode: You're both running as Democratic Candidates in a county and state where Republicans routinely win by wide margins. Beyond listening and transparency, can you give voters one specific policy position or commitment that your Republican opponent in District 3 likely wouldn't and explain why that difference might be worth crossing party lines for? District 3, as the kids would say, is built different. Whether we want to talk about voter population, voter demographics or District boundaries, there's no District like District 3. Why is this District so different? You've both been campaigning for well over six-months now. What's one thing you've learned about your neighbors in District 3 you didn't know this time last year?Find out more about Shayne Bilbrey for Putnam County Commissioner District 3: https://electshaynebilbrey.com/Find out more about Brendan Laney for Putnam County Commissioner District 3: https://votebrendanlaney2026.com/Important Putnam County Election dates and information:Putnam County General Elections will be held on August 6th with early voting from Friday, July 17th to Saturday, August 1st.All early voting takes place at the Putnam County Election Commission on 705 County Services Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501.For more information visit on Putnam County polling locations visit: https://putnamcountytn.gov/election-commissionBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

Hancock & Kelley are in studio with Chris & Amy to kick off the show for the whole first hour! The arguments about both the big amendments continue, Hancock shoots down any large doubt in the stability of American elections, and the Panera conversation continues following their flight to Boston. In hour 2 of the show, St. Louis Magazine's Ryan Krull joins the show to give a break down of the local elections ahead of Tuesday, including a look at a shock poll no one expected and another area of our life being infected by AI, a very specific AI issue that has forced the State Department to apologize at an AIDS conference, CITY broadcaster Jen Siess joins the show to break down CITY's newest acquisitions and their Saturday matchup against Real Salt Lake and on 'Did You See This?', there's some more news for Tony Romo... In the final hour of the week Chris & Amy dive into a quick topic around generational perspective, the hosts have to answer for their more ridiculous takes & responses from the past week, comedian TJ Miller joins the show in studio to ignore Chris as best as he can and delved into some research on the name "TJ", and the group has so much fun they barely had time to close the show!

St. Louis Magazine's Ryan Krull joins Chris & Amy to about the local races going on, a new shocking poll that puts Zimmerman on top of the county executive race, his thoughts on the controversy around Dr. Faisal Khan, the polling having Wesley Bell in the lead over Cori Bush and the growth of AI slop in the political spectrum.

The conversation begins with an introduction and shoutouts to guests, followed by a discussion on local elections and the impact of political candidates' backgrounds on their public image. The conversation delves into the significance of local elections and the influence of candidates' personal histories on their public perception. The conversation delves into the controversial topic of the bounty platform and its potential implications, sparking a debate on the ethical and practical aspects of such a platform. It then transitions to a detailed analysis of Jay-Z's recent freestyle and the varied reception it has received. The conversation covers a range of topics including a comparison between Jay-Z and Drake, the impact of streaming on music, analysis of NBA playoffs and games, a personal meeting with DJ, and a discussion on the LGBTQ+ community.TakeawaysLocal elections and their significanceThe impact of political candidates' backgrounds on their public image Bounty platform implicationsJay-Z's freestyle and its reception Comparing Jay-Z and DrakeThe impact of streaming on musicNBA playoffs and game analysisMeeting DJ in personDiscussion on LGBTQ+ communityChapters00:00 Discussion on Local Elections and Political Candidates26:37 The Bounty Platform Debate36:15 Analyzing Jay-Z's Freestyle01:06:17 Discussion on LGBTQ+ Community

Philly needs help voting and dating! So host Trenae Nuri and senior producer Abby Fritz are discussing the city's summer voter outreach series and how our voting numbers stack up against local elections across the country. Plus, they dive into the creative ways people are trying to meet eligible singles in the area. They also talk through the latest on the ongoing investigation into potential crimes at a home in Olney. City Cast Philly Neighbors will also get to enjoy recommendations for the best tequila cocktails in celebration of National Tequila Day today! We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag.   Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philadelphia launches summer voter outreach series to boost registration and election awareness Between the Ballots Summer Voter Engagement Series Philly's Big Push To Increase Voter Participation Increasing Voter Turnout in Local Elections   Voter turnout, 2018-2022 Philly police excavating pipe at Olney home linked to missing woman What we know about the Olney investigation into missing women At this Philly speed-dating event, laughter comes first Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here.  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Fitler Club

There seem to be additional attempts to revisit the 2020 presidential election. Tonight, President Trump is expected to speak on elections and is rumored to unveil new findings alleging Chinese interference in that election. Despite this, Vice President JD Vance says Republicans will accept the results of the upcoming midterm election, even if the SAVE America Act doesn't pass. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux previews tonight's speech. Greg and Holly also discuss some local election news, including missing ballots out of Utah County and the Lieutenant Governor's response to continued DOJ requests for private voter information.

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What is Climate Cabinet? Most climate advocates focus their energy on Washington– but often, real change happens closer to home. Climate Cabinet, founded by Caroline Spears, is dedicated to backing and electing climate champions at the state and local level, where the work of cutting emissions, lowering energy costs, and building clean transportation largely gets done. Focusing Locally  While presidential races and Senate battles dominate national attention, decisions about electricity grids, transit systems, housing density, and building codes are being made day-to-day by city councils, county boards, state legislatures, and utility commissions.  Climate Cabinet describes their approach as “Moneyball for Climate”-- borrowing the analytics term made famous in baseball, where data is used to find undervalued players with outsized potential. Applied to politics, it means identifying overlooked races where a relatively small investment can shift climate policy. Candidate selection is non-partisan in practice. Rather than relying on party affiliation, Climate Cabinet examines candidate's voting records, looking at how candidates have acted when major issues came before their city council, county board, or state legislature. They then back promising candidates early, providing financial support and policy expertise to help them build a winning campaign. One of the most surprising– and consequential– offices Climate Cabinet focuses on is the utility commission. In select states, these commissioners are elected directly by voters, giving the public a rare and often overlooked say in how electricity is generated and priced.  How it Makes a Difference  State and local elections are often decided by thin margins and operate on small budgets compared to federal races. So unlike at the federal level, volunteer hours, early endorsements, and targeted outreach can be incredibly effective at building support for specific candidates. Climate Cabinet's win rate reflects this– according to Spears, the organization has won 62% of its top priority races, spanning municipal, county, and state offices.  And because state and local officials are often closer to the problems their constituents face, the case for climate action is often easier to make. A state legislator can point to lower electricity bills from renewable energy, a city council member can garner support for more efficient bus service, a utility commissioner can push for faster grid buildout. Climate action, then, becomes a direct way to lower electricity bills, improve air quality, and expand transit access.  Challenges With hundreds of thousands of elected positions across the country, even a well-resourced organization can only engage in a fraction of the races that matter. Spears also notes the difficulty of cutting through the noise in a fractured media environment. Many of Climate Cabinet's candidates are running for offices most voters don't think about, such as state budget committees and utility boards– making voter outreach and name recognition an uphill battle even in favorable districts. The political environment itself remains a structural barrier. Running for office at any level has become more difficult, with political violence on the rise and entrenched interests– fossil fuel companies and real estate developers, to name a few– actively working to block climate-friendly candidates.  Spears' View For Spears, the goal is to build a political environment in which supporting clean energy, affordable housing near transit, and zero-carbon transportation is the natural, low-resistance choice for any elected official.  She's also clear-eyed about what motivates the best candidates she works with: a real commitment to their communities, not necessarily ambition for higher office. Spears is particularly focused on transportation– the largest single source of climate pollution in the U.S.-- and on finding candidates who understand that the path to zero-carbon transit looks different in each state, requiring local leadership to deliver. About Our Guest Caroline Spears is the founder and Executive Director of Climate Cabinet, an organization that makes local climate policy solutions actionable for policymakers. She earned her B.S. and M.S. in Atmosphere and Energy Engineering from Stanford University. Before founding Climate Cabinet, she worked in solar energy.  Other Resources & Further Reading Climate Cabinet website: Climate Cabinet The Chisholm Legacy Project: Demystifying and Democratizing Public Utility Commissions The Guardian: Inside the climate group working everywhere but DC: ‘You can still have huge wins'  Caroline Spears biography: Caroline Spears For a transcript please visit, climatebreak.org/backing-climate-champions-in-local-elections-with-caroline-spears/

Marc Cox unveils his 2026 Missouri Voter Guide, explaining his endorsements for the August 4 primary and breaking down the major statewide ballot amendments, including Amendment 4 & Amendment 5. He discusses key local races, responds to listener criticism over his recommendations, and encourages voters to study the issues before casting their ballots. The hour also features local headlines from across the St. Louis area, including the I-44 sinkhole closure, the St. Louis County Justice Center disturbance, O'Fallon's new police drone program, business news with Nicole Murray, and the latest consumer and lifestyle stories.

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by Cailin Riley, Jack Motz, Dan Stark and features editor Michelle Trauring to discuss the week's latest East End news. This week, Riley recaps the end of the U.S. Open, Motz and Stark share local election news and Trauring tells a story that will touch any animal lover's heart.

On Monday's show: Three years ago, Texas Republican lawmakers approved a state law eliminating Harris County's chief elections official and allowing state officials to intervene and supervise elections here. We learn how the state is using the law to take over elections in some other, much-smaller counties.Also this hour: We hear the story behind the Houston-based nonprofit Love You Adam Foundation and how it is using some new approaches to prevent suicide.Then, an expert from the UTHealth Houston Neurosciences-Headache & Pain Center answers your questions about headaches and migraines.And, after some MLB players wrote Bible verses on the rainbow-themed hats they wore on a recent LGBTQ+ Pride night, we talk about athletes and free speech -- what they can say, do, and even wear on the field.Watch

13/16: Simon Constable reviews surging commodity prices and the threat of famine in North Africa. He also discusses UK local elections, framing them as a protest vote against Keir Starmer's leadership.1701

1/2: Preview for Later Today: Simon Constable previews a protest vote in England and Wales local elections, driven by dissatisfaction with Keir Starmer's leadership and concerns over rising house taxes.1910