Podcasts about local elections

Candidate Call-Ins, Local Candidates Call in to Give a Quick Pitch on Themselves Ahead of Local Elections | 10-27-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode ... Municipal local elections across Connecticut will take place on November 4th How secure is Connecticut's voting system and when and how can you vote? We talk with Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.Sen. Kim on Gateway Defunding (First) | 30 Issues in 30 Days: Moving Local NYC Elections to Presidential Election Years (Starts at 17:15) | Pets in the City: Cats (Starts at 35:43)If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.

Vince covers local election issues, discusses Trumps meeting with Zelensky. Asks can we trust Putin? Jarrod Facchino, mayoral candidate for Mount Holly joins to discuss his positions. Warren Cole Smith, President and Editor-in-Chief of Ministry Watch stops by to discuss politics and faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/16/25: Luke Rotello, N'ton City Council Ward 5 candidate. DHG & Recorder Exec Editor Dan Crowley: covering local elections. Rabbi Riqi Kosovske: hostages, prisoners & a two-state solution. "Made in the Valley” (& live in studio!): musicians Loren Ludwig, Alice Robbins & Tim Eriksen: local 19th century music for voices and viols.

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Only 32.6% of eligible voters voted in local elections, the worst turnout in 36 years.  Foreign Minister Winston Peters has welcomed the ceasefire in Gaza. And politicians across the house have criticised Te Pāti Māori for the confusing infighting between members that has played out over the past few days. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about all of these issues.

The US president, Donald Trump, addresses the Knesset as leaders head to Egypt for a Gaza peace summit. Plus: Business news with Bloomberg and how Portugal’s local elections are a win for the centre-right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Richard Hills and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day! The local body elections wrapped up over the weekend and turnout has been labelled 'abysmal'. Does the system need to be changed to encourage more people to vote? The latest numbers show structured literacy seems to be making a huge difference to our youngest readers. Are we pleased with Erica Stanford's solution? New mums are set to get a three-day stay in hospital after having a baby. Is this a good move? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Participation in local elections is at a historic low and there's growing calls for reform. Turnout's been higher in rural areas and much lower in the main cities, but data shows under 40 percent of eligible voters made their voices heard. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says a simpler solution is needed, much like the general elections. "It might be simpler if it was just - turn up and vote. Turn up to the booth, turn up to the place just as you do for the general Government elections." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you voted in this year's local body elections, congratulations. You can consider yourself a member of a very exclusive club. Because, this year, voter turnout around the country was the lowest it's been in 36 years. Which is pitiful. So pitiful that I don't even think my idea of having just one main voting day - like we have for central government elections - would make much of a difference. In fact, I think there's only one way to fix it. Something which has already been tried somewhere else with immediate results. Because something needs to be done. Because local councils matter. They have far more influence on our daily lives than central government ever will. Our councils are responsible for the roads we drive on everyday. They're responsible for getting the rubbish collected and getting water services to our houses and making sure the sewers work properly. They run our libraries. All sorts of things that we use and rely on every day. Our councils are the majority owners of key infrastructure services. Christchurch City Council, for example, has the airport, the Port at Lyttelton, the Orion electricity lines company and others. Not worth taking an interest in who is leading these outfits? Or having an influence in who is leading these outfits? Sixty-eight percent of us don't think so. Talk about apathy. Andrew Geddis - who is a political scientist at the University of Otago - reckons that one of the main reasons for the low turnout is that the voting period is just way too long. And people just forget about the voting papers sitting on the kitchen bench. He also points out the benefit of having one main voting day - like we do in the central government elections. I used to think the same. But I see only one solution. Which is something people talk about in relation to central government elections. But I think we need it for local government too. Compulsory voting. Because, after this pitiful turnout in this year's elections, we need a kick up the jacksy - and making it compulsory to vote is the only way to achieve that. In Australia, compulsory voting in federal elections was introduced in 1924 and, since then, voter turnout has never fallen below 90 percent. More relevant, though, is what they've done in Tasmania. Three years ago, Tasmania made voting in local government elections compulsory, as well. And just like compulsory voting in federal elections sorted out the low participation problem, the same thing happened in Tasmania with their local body elections. In just one election, voter turnout increased by 44.6 percent. Councils in Tasmania have four-year terms - so the 2022 turnout is the most recent example. But it shows you, doesn‘t it, how compulsory voting in local body elections works. And how it could work just as well here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turnout in the weekend's local elections has fallen even further this time around. By the end of Friday, less than 33-percent of Kiwis had cast their vote. Local Government New Zealand President Sam Broughton - who was unseated as Selwyn Mayor - says we should be aiming for much higher turnout. He says general elections get double the turnout and we should expect the same for local elections. Prime Minster Chris Luxon told Mike Hosking both candidates and voters alike are to blame. He says candidates have to be compelling and set out a clear vision, but the public also can't complain if they don't vote. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's local government elections have seen the lowest voter turnout in 36 years, with less than a third - or 32% - bothering to have their say. Of those who did, the contrast between the urban rural divide was stark. In metro areas, only 28.8% cast their votes, provincial people made up 38.3% while rural turnout was 43.6% Local Government New Zealand says it is clear local elections have to change urgently - they'd like to see a voter turnout of at least 80%. University of Otago Law Professor Andrew Geddis told Kerre Woodham that moving away from postal ballots could be the way forward. 'We can't keep using postal ballots because the postal service is disintegrating.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the Coalition was looking for an endorsement of its rates cap idea, it got one over the weekend. Of the 18 councils that hit ratepayers with double-digit hikes this year, 13 elected new mayors. Newsroom had great coverage of the results. Tim Macindoe won in Hamilton. If the name sounds familiar — he's a former National MP. Rates there rose 41% in three years. Go figure. Voters aren't stupid and should never be taken for granted. Rates hikes are driving domestic inflation. Not only are you paying more to your council — they're helping to keep interest rates higher. It's a double burn in the back pocket. Our most important city councils — Auckland, Christchurch, and Hamilton — are now led by right-of-centre mayors. The results speak for themselves. But the problem, of course, is the sample size. Seventy percent of us didn't bother voting. Ask ten pundits why, and you'll get ten different answers. I think the problem is simple: the size and scope of local government is out of control. In a small Pacific island nation at the bottom of the world, we just elected 1,500 people to sit on 78 different councils. Mayors are just one vote at the table — they're not really that special. Low turnout isn't a rejection of the candidates. It's a rejection of the system. It's too big. Too much compromise. Too many meetings, committees, and club sandwiches. If the Coalition listens to the 30% who did vote and caps rates, they should also listen to the overwhelming silent majority who didn't. That means throwing entire councils in the bin. Halve the number of councillors. Give the mayor a veto vote so there's accountability and a vision to vote for. The lowest voter turnout in 36 years is a mandate for change — and change looks like a giant local government bonfire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealanders have voted against steep rates rises in the local elections. Auckland's Wayne Brown and Christchurch's Phil Mauger have both been re-elected over the weekend, with a commitment to keep rates rises lower. Wellington's Andrew Little and Hamilton's Tim Macindoe have indicated they'll rein in their cities' steep rates rises. In Dunedin - Sophie Barker has won the mayoralty over incumbent Jules Radich. Newstalk ZB's Callum Proctor, Claire Sherwood, Max Towle and Michael Sergel joined Ryan Bridge to recap the results so far. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Mauger has been re-elected as Mayor of Christchurch. He joined us on the show following his win, and discussed the key issues he wants to focus on. Where will cut debt? Who will be his deputy? And does he think Wayne Brown is correct that Auckland is our only international city? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roughly 70% of Kiwis did not vote in the recent local elections. It's shaping up to be the worst voter turnout in 36 years, with only 23% of Aucklanders voting in the local elections. Senior fellow at the New Zealand Initiative Nick Clark told Ryan Bridge that making local elections in larger cities even more local would encourage more people to vote. "It might be a bit of an out there solution to make councils more local rather than less local." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q+A speaks to 1News reporters across the country as another local government election wraps up. . 1News' Yvonne Tahana also reflects on the results of the referenda on Māori wards. On preliminary results, 17 councils have voted to keep them and 25 have voted to remove the wards. . Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

On preliminary figures, national turnout for the local elections stands at 33%, according to Local Government New Zealand. While numbers are expected to increase as more results roll in, it's likely to fall well short of the 41% recorded just three years ago. . New Zealand Initiative's local government specialist Nick Clark and former Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse joins Q+A to discuss the state of the sector, and why more people aren't interested. . Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

Former Hamilton West MP and current Hamilton city councillor Tim Macindoe's won the mayoral race in Hamilton. He's committed to bringing down wasteful spending and improving resources for the city. Macindoe says Hamilton ratepayers have faced some of the highest rates rises in the country - a fact that's not set to change. "They are really feeling the pain - and unfortunately, there are no easy options for us to take that can suddenly get things down in a hurry. But we have to eliminate wasteful spending." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Results from this weekend's local elections are still rolling in, with some races still too close to call. But Auckland's Wayne Brown and Christchurch's Phil Mauger have definitely won second terms with decisive victories. Andrew Little's the new mayor in Wellington, and Tim Macindoe's won in Hamilton. Voters in just 17 council areas have opted to keep Māori wards, with voters in 25 opting to scrap them. Newstalk ZB election reporter Michael Sergel says Sophie Barker is leading Dunedin's mayoral race, but this outcome could change on final results. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, guess what - according to Local Government NZ, voter turnout around the country for the local body elections has been dismal. Surprised? On Friday afternoon, 983,466 votes had been received around the country, which represented 28.49 percent of all eligible votes. That's under 30 percent. Blimey. As of Friday, our biggest city, and one with a multitude of issues apparently, had the lowest voting percentage of 21.8 percent, followed by Hamilton City with 22.98 percent and Porirua City with 25.11 percent. Council Governance and Engagement general manager Lou-Ann Ballantyne encouraged people to vote if they hadn't already. She reminded us that if you don't vote, you're letting someone else choose who represents you. Which is true. Or as Ray Chung so eloquently put it after his defeat in the Wellington mayoralty race: “This is your decision. Live with it.” But we still don't seem to care. By the end of Saturday, the overall percentage of voting around the country was 32.65 percent of eligible voters. Rural communities were much more engaged with 43.6 percent voting, provincial came in next at 38.3 percent, followed by metro results of 28.8 percent. We don't have final data yet, but the stats tell us voting turnout in Auckland is on track to be the lowest in the city's history. So, what's wrong with us? I thought most home owners cared about the increase in rates, our rubbish collections, the cost of consents, the state of speed limits on our local roads, the water prices. People always seem to have an opinion on their council and how well or how badly they're performing. Apparently we've never been more disappointed in our councils. So why don't people tick a couple of boxes, let democracy do the talking, and tell our councils what we want? Maybe it's because people complain about council but also appreciate many of the services they offer communities. They cancel each other out. The status quo is ok. Apathy rules. But there's also a lack of key challenges. Where was another strong candidate to challenge Wayne Brown, or Andrew Little? There's also a lack of candidates. Two mayors will be elected unopposed and around 200 candidates were elected by default. And then there's the lack of easily accessible information on candidates - their values, and more importantly their vision. Not everyone has the time to get to a candidate meeting. Why is it so hard to find out how a current councillor or mayor has voted on issues throughout a term? Too many people are making decisions based on terrible photos in lacklustre voting booklets. And then there's the reality that it's all just a bit boring. Candidates generally campaign on the same things - keeping rates low, reducing excessive spending, maintaining infrastructure and making their city or region an affordable place to live. It's all well-worn and hardly gripping stuff, and it's difficult to differentiate between candidates, unless they're wearing a silly hat. Which is all a terrible shame. Decisions councils make affect our lives daily in many ways. We need to change the voting system, postal voting isn't working, and attract better leadership to these thankless roles. We need to stomp out abuse and harassment, pay more - and then hopefully more smart, reasonable people will step up. Perhaps then we will get off our butts and vote. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Local government is how communities democratically decide what happens in their backyards. The park on the corner, what day our bins go out, your neighbours making too much noise, how much you pay in rates, whether your dog can enjoy the beach off lead. Every day we encounter a council decision whether we know it or not. So, why is voter turnout always so low? There are 78 local authorities in New Zealand: 11 regional councils, 12 city councils, 54 district councils, and Auckland Council (which combined eight former councils in the big Super City amalgamation of 2010). That means there are a lot of roles up for grabs. To dive into what you need to know about this years local elections, today on The Front Page, we have Newstalk ZB news director and local government reporter Michael Sergel. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday is Election Day for many parts of North Carolina, including Durham, Fayetteville and Rocky Mount. Voters will get a chance to cast their ballot in city council races, mayoral contests and other municipal elections. WRAL State government reporter Will Doran has the latest information you need to know before going to your polling place and which elections have a spotlight on them.

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Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and CTU economist Craig Renney joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! NZ Post today revealed they'll be cutting services down, including fewer delivery days and fewer post offices. Do we mind this change? Who still sends post? Winston Peters' home got vandalised last night - is this a sign the protests have gone too far? More than 200 people will be elected unopposed at this weekend's local elections. Is this ridiculous? Do we need an overhaul? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through powerful storytelling and real talk about public policy, this episode dives into why local elections matter, the impact of low turnout in school boards and city races, and what's at stake on the ballot this November. The post Democracy in Action – Highlighting the Importance of Local Election appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.

At what point do you say this local government election's a failure, a flop, not worth the paper it's written on? I think we're fast approaching that point now. Even in Auckland - our biggest city. Super-City. With the most responsibility, the biggest burden to shoulder after amalgamation, the turnout with two weeks left to go is 9.2%. Last year it was 35%. That's not a mandate. It's a vote of no confidence in the entire system. If you think about it, it's not like Kiwis aren't engaged in democracy. We come in national elections at a rate closer to 80%. So, you ask yourself, what's the problem with local government? Two things. 1. Too many of them. You axe all regional councils, half the number of local ones. And turn the system from Council-Mayor to Mayor-Council. We have 78 local authorities for 5 million people. It's nuts. Once they get to the council table, the mayor becomes a cuck to whatever looney tune nut-bar has made it on there with a few hundred votes and a dream of rising bikes to work. People don't vote because the power is too evenly shared. We vote in a guy who's just told the ratepayers group to go "F-off" - even he struggles to shake things up. So, we need a better system. Most councils should be put in the bin. And we need a strong mayor system, where the mayor has veto power over legislation, appoints department heads, and controls the budget. One man, or woman, one plan. Get it done. Until then, there's no point in voting for a hodgepodge bunch of do-nothing naval gazers sitting round thinking about what's on the menu for the next ratepayer funded lunch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voting for local elections is underway but turnout for them has long been stuck at about 40%, far behind general elections. Our reporters in Auckland, New Plymouth, Nelson and Christchurch hit the streets to find out what voters actually want and if they're planning to have their say.

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille, as Johannesburg becomes the latest battleground in South Africa’s shifting political tides. With the Democratic Alliance now polling ahead of the ANC in the city, Zille’s surprise return to frontline politics has sparked both excitement and skepticism. Frustrated Joburg residents cite crumbling infrastructure — from power cuts and burst water pipes to uncollected waste and pothole-ridden roads — as reasons for wanting change. Zille says the DA is offering a “renewal” agenda, promising to restore basic services and accountability. But in a city fatigued by political promises, the big question remains: can Zille’s experience translate into real change? 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/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with political commentator Goodenough Mashego about ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks during the party’s roll call on Monday, where he praised DA-run municipalities as models of good governance. They also discuss the Patriotic Alliance’s decision to nominate its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, as Johannesburg mayoral candidate despite his current suspension over alleged ties to underworld figure Katiso “KT” Molefe. 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/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Germany's new leader Friedrich Merz's conservatives are ahead but a far-right party has gained most in local elections.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Solly Msimanga, DA Gauteng Leader, on DA's rising support in Gauteng metros, what this means for them in the next local elections, and their strategy in improving the city of Johannesburg and the lives of citizens. 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.

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The United Nations is in town and will bring lots of traffic to Manhattan, as usual.. Plus, New York's top court is weighing a change to local elections. Also, New York State Attorney General Letitia James is going toe to toe with the Texas attorney general to defend the Empire State's shield law for abortion providers. And finally, a Harlem man recently found out the apartment he's been living in for more than 20 years was supposed to be rent stabilized.

Ballots are out for some local elections in Montana. Voters will decide on a variety of candidates and issues this fall.

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Robert Poynter break down your regional news and weather for Tuesday, September 2. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

A curious news story emerged in New York last week. It involved the mayor's race, a reporter from the news outlet The City and a bag of chips.Michael Forsythe, a reporter on the investigations team at The New York Times, explains how the episode fits into a larger story about how China has been attempting to influence American politics.Guest: Michael Forsythe, a reporter on the investigations team at The New York Times.Background reading: In the past few years, community organizations have quietly foiled the careers of politicians who opposed China's authoritarian government.Times reporters witnessed supporters of the New York mayor, Eric Adams, handing out cash-filled envelopes. Sometimes, that money went to reporters from Chinese-language outlets.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Photo: Shuran Huang for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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On today's show: 1. SC Shrimpers' lawyer says Hyman's backed out of resolution over misrepresented shrimp - https://abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/sc-shrimpers-lawyer-says-hymans-backed-out-of-resolution-over-misrepresented-shrimp 2. Curt Thomas challenges two-term incumbent Will Haynie in Mount Pleasant mayoral election - https://abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/curt-thomas-challenges-two-term-incumbent-will-haynie-in-mount-pleasant-mayoral-election 3. Challengers take on incumbents in 5 Charleston council seats - https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2025/08/18/challengers-take-on-incumbents-in-5-charleston-council-seats/ 4. Dockside owners vote against $151 million repairs for Charleston's tallest building - https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_sc/charleston-dockside-evacuation-repairs-downtown/article_e87cf2ed-62fa-4b0c-9b19-5463cb862abd.html 5. Charleston high-rise for elderly and disabled residents gets some much-needed repairs - https://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-county-housing-authority-floyd-manor-repairs/article_e7f88751-e22c-4b21-88c5-6d92dbb0c647.html This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Teacher's Vote: Inspiring the Next Generation in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'estiu omplia els carrers de Barcelona amb una llum intensa i càlida.En: The summer sun filled the streets of Barcelona with an intense and warm light.Ca: Al centre comunitari del barri de Gràcia, la gent es reunia per exercir el seu dret a votar.En: At the community center in the Gràcia neighborhood, people gathered to exercise their right to vote.Ca: Els veïns es saludaven amb somriures i abraçades mentre esperaven pacientment en una llarga cua que serpentejava fins a la porta.En: Neighbors greeted each other with smiles and hugs as they patiently waited in a long line that snaked up to the door.Ca: Laia estava al final de la fila, esperant amb una barreja de paciència i inquietud.En: Laia was at the end of the line, waiting with a mix of patience and anxiety.Ca: Era mestra d'una escola propera i sabia que el temps comptava abans que el seu dia de classe comencés.En: She was a teacher at a nearby school and knew that time was ticking before her class day began.Ca: Mirava el rellotge amb freqüència, conscient de la importància de ser puntual per donar un bon exemple als seus estudiants.En: She frequently checked her watch, aware of the importance of being punctual to set a good example for her students.Ca: Al seu costat, en Oriol, amic de Laia i també votant, li va comentar: "No et preocupis, tens temps suficient.En: Next to her, Oriol, a friend of Laia and also a voter, remarked, "Don't worry, you have plenty of time.Ca: És important que votis.En: It's important that you vote."Ca: " En Martí, un altre veí que havia escoltat la conversa, va afegir amb un somriure: "És el nostre deure, i els teus estudiants ho entendran.En: Martí, another neighbor who had overheard the conversation, added with a smile, "It's our duty, and your students will understand."Ca: "Laia va somriure als seus amics, però la intranquil·litat no desapareixia.En: Laia smiled at her friends, but the restlessness didn't fade.Ca: Sabia que volia ser una mestra que no només ensenyés gramàtica i matemàtiques, sinó que també inspirés als seus alumnes a ser bons ciutadans.En: She knew she wanted to be a teacher who not only taught grammar and math but also inspired her students to be good citizens.Ca: a fila avançava lentament.En: The line moved slowly.Ca: La gent xerrava sobre les últimes notícies, el futbol i el clima.En: People chatted about the latest news, soccer, and the weather.Ca: Cada pas que feia Laia la portava més a prop de les urnes, però també més a prop de l'hora d'obertura de l'escola.En: Every step Laia took brought her closer to the polls, but also nearer to the school's opening time.Ca: Ella respirava profundament i repetia a si mateixa: "Fes el que creus que és correcte.En: She breathed deeply and repeated to herself, "Do what you believe is right."Ca: "Quan finalment va arribar al capdavant de la cua, el rellotge del seu telèfon marcava que faltaven només quinze minuts per començar la classe.En: When she finally reached the front of the line, her phone clock showed only fifteen minutes left before class started.Ca: La Laia va respirar i va lliurar el seu carnet, sentint una emoció barreja de nervis i determinació.En: Laia took a breath and handed over her ID, feeling a mix of nerves and determination.Ca: Va lliurar el seu vot, un simple gest però amb un significat profund.En: She cast her vote, a simple gesture but one with profound meaning.Ca: Sabia que cada persona compta i que el seu vot és part d'un tot més gran.En: She knew that every person counts and that her vote was part of something much bigger.Ca: Després de votar, Laia va sortir ràpidament del centre.En: After voting, Laia quickly exited the center.Ca: Va agafar una bicicleta de lloguer del Bicing, pedalejant amb força cap a l'escola.En: She grabbed a rental bike from the Bicing, pedaling hard toward the school.Ca: El cor li bategava fort, no només per l'exercici, sinó perquè estava decidida a no fer tard.En: Her heart pounded not only from the exertion but because she was determined not to be late.Ca: Quan finalment va arribar a l'escola, els seus estudiants ja estaven assentats a l'aula, discutint entre ells sobre què podrien fer durant el dia.En: When she finally arrived at the school, her students were already seated in the classroom, discussing among themselves what they might do during the day.Ca: Amb una respiració profunda, Laia va entrar a la classe, i els nens es van girar per saludar-la.En: With a deep breath, Laia entered the class, and the children turned to greet her.Ca: "Bon dia, nens i nenes", va dir, amb el cor encara bategant ràpid.En: "Good morning, boys and girls," she said, her heart still beating fast.Ca: "Aquest matí, he fet una cosa important: he votat.En: "This morning, I did something important: I voted.Ca: Espero que un dia, vosaltres també pugueu fer-ho.En: I hope one day, you all will get to do it too."Ca: "Aquell dia, encara que havia començat amb presses, va acabar amb una lliçó important per a la Laia i els seus estudiants.En: That day, although it had started in a rush, ended with an important lesson for Laia and her students.Ca: A partir d'aquell moment, va saber que podria equilibrar les seves responsabilitats, i així, inspiraria una generació a participar activament en la seva comunitat.En: From that moment on, she knew she could balance her responsibilities and, in doing so, inspire a generation to actively participate in their community. Vocabulary Words:community center: el centre comunitarineighborhood: el barrihug: l'abraçadaline: la cuasnake up: serpentejarpatience: la paciènciaanxiety: la inquietudpunctual: puntualduty: el deurerestlessness: la intranquil·litatcitizens: els ciutadanspolls: les urnesnerves: els nervisdetermination: la determinaciógesture: el gestprofound: profundrental bike: la bicicleta de lloguerexertion: l'exerciciheart: el corstudents: els estudiantsclassroom: l'aulalesson: la lliçóbalance: l'equilibrigeneration: la generacióinspire: inspirarresponsibilities: les responsabilitatsactively: activamentparticipate: participardeep breath: la respiració profundawatch: el rellotge

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It’s primary election day. If you fail to perform that most sacred civic duty of a free democracy, you won’t be alone. In fact, you’re in the majority.King County expects that just 35% percent of registered voters will send in a ballot for this primary. Is it fair when so few voters make decisions for everyone else? Guest: Zoltan Hajnal, professor of political science at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy Relevant Links: New York Times: Why Does No One Vote in Local Elections? Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.