Podcasts about rcv

RCVRC's Senior Director of Programming & Outreach Tiffany Montemayor and RCTab Program Director Mat Ruberg joined the podcast this month to debrief Redondo Beach's first-ever RCV elections last month! Mat and Tiffany walk us through the whole experience, from getting RCTab certified in California through Redondo Beach's post-election manual tally of their RCV results.

Vous écoutez Dig Dig Diggers, l'émission hebdomadaire et collaborative des radios Ferarock !Enregistrer les émotions dans sa musique qui mélange jazz occidental et musique traditionnelle mongole, c'est ce que Céline Dessberg, artiste franco-mongole veut transmettre dans son nouvel EP. Elle vous le présente au micro de Max de RCV dans la carte blanche de l'émission. Mais avant d'entamer ce voyage dans les steppes, on découvre la folk intime et pleine d'humanité de JJH Potter dans son nouvel album Ghosts Unveiled. Marie de Sol FM l'a accueilli pour présenter ces 11 titres sans artifices et plein de douceur. Au micro de Kristina de Radio Ballade, Degiheugi et Miscellaneous nous dévoilent leur nouveau projet 17 ans après leur dernière collaboration : Everything's fine. Un album aux couleurs musicales variées, témoin d'un hip-hop raffiné et maîtrisé. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Vous écoutez Dig Dig Diggers, l'émission hebdomadaire et collaborative des radios Ferarock !Cette semaine au menu : cap dans le sud de la France, plus exactement dans les Pyrénées-Orientales avec le groupe Santa Maria Death Trip. Entre surf rock, pop sixties et histoires familiales, Lili's Garden, le troisième album du groupe, est un authentique road trip que vous pouvez découvrir au micro de Yann de Canal B. On continue la ballade dans les histoires familiales avec Souvenances, le nouvel album d'Endless Dive. Passer de quatre à deux musiciens ne les a pas empêchés de garder l'influence post rock, en y ajoutant musiques électroniques, guitare acoustique et enregistrement de leur enfance. Arthur, un des membres du duo, est au micro de Romain de PFM pour en parler. Et pour la carte blanche, découvrez ou redécouvrez le quintet Black Flower lors de leur release party à l'Ancienne Belgique, par Max de RCV.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Vous écoutez Dig Dig Diggers, l'émission hebdomadaire et collaborative des radios Ferarock !Cette semaine c'est une émission aux couleurs musicales bien différentes mais teintée de la même passion pour le cinéma. Un premier album pour Pouvoir Magique qui croise les influences cinématographiques fantastiques à la musique électronique et un nouvel album pour The Limiñanas, savant mélange de leurs inspirations musicales et cinématographiques qui ne semblent jamais s'épuiser. Découvrez-les au micro de Guirec de Radio Activ' et de Yann de Canal B. En fin d'émission retrouvez une carte blanche de Nicolas Repac, musicien multi-instrumentiste et chanteur par Max de RCV.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In January, Managing Editor talked with Meredith Sumpter. She is the CEO of FairVote, a nonpartisan organization that researches and advances voting reforms including ranked choice voting and the Fair Representation Act. They discuss the significance of ranked choice voting (RCV) as a reform for improving American democracy. She addresses misconceptions about RCV, emphasizing its simplicity and effectiveness in enhancing voter representation and accountability.This is a preview of today's special edition that is available in full and ad-free for our premium podcast subscribers. If you'd like to complete this episode and receive Sunday editions, exclusive interviews, bonus content, and more, head over to ReadTangle.com and sign up for a membership.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up! You can also give the gift of a Tangle podcast subscription by clicking here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was hosted by Ari Weitzman and Jon Lall and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75 and Jon Lall. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Hunter Casperson, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Our logo was created by Magdalena Bokowa, Head of Partnerships and Socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shoot us a Text.We're flying with the Eagles after their Super Bowl win yesterday, but we know that the real winners are Vehicles For Change because of the $5K+ donations pledged through the Super Bowl Charity Smackdown. We talk about the success of the automotive ads, plus how Rivian has finally opened sales of its commercial delivery van, and Starbucks giving away a little extra bit of caffeine to help people make it through the day.Show Notes with links:MTC Superbowl Charity Totals: $5,169 total “bet”, Chiefs: $1521, Eagles: $1973, People who pledged regardless of who won: $1675Donations to benefit Vehicles for Change, NCM donating a car, Paul packing up jerseysThe Auto Industry had its moments in the big game with both Ram and Jeep having strong showings. The Ram ad featured actor Glen Powell in a Goldilocks take while Harrison Ford's Jeep ad spoke used drivetrains and history with a unifying message around ‘freedom'Jeep saw a 336% increase in website traffic on the site, while Wrangler 4xe new-vehicle pages got a 628% boost, while Wrangler pages had a boost of 555%.Also, a 344% lift for Gladiator, 166% lift for Grand Cherokee L, and 87% lift for Grand CherokeeRam saw a 436% increase after their ad.Rivian's electric delivery van is finally available for fleets of all sizes, marking the end of its Amazon exclusivity deal.Rivian's commercial van, previously called the “Electric Delivery Van,” is now the “Rivian Commercial Vehicle” (RCV), signaling broader utility beyond deliveries.Two models are available: the RCV 500 ($79,900) and the larger RCV 700 ($83,900), with estimated ranges of 161 miles and 153 miles, respectively.The vans remain business-exclusive, meaning they must be registered to a company, keeping them out of the hands of vanlifers (at least for now).Rivian will begin taking orders this month, with first deliveries set for April.Starbucks is stepping up to help Super Bowl partiers recover with a free coffee offer on the Monday after the big game. Whether you're a loyal rewards member or a last-minute sign-up, you can grab a free tall brewed coffee on February 10.U.S. rewards members can get free tall brewed coffee today, with the offer applying to both hot and iced brewed coffee.Members must apply the “Starbucks Monday” coupon in the app or mention it to their barista at checkout.The promotion comes as Starbucks works to reverse declining sales and foot traffic.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Vous écoutez Dig Dig Diggers, l'émission hebdomadaire et collaborative des radios Ferarock !Cette semaine, cap sur les découvertes bretonnes avec Tiago Caetano et Clavicule. Le premier nous présente son premier album Eco da Baia, mélange audacieux entre musique populaire brésilienne, indie pop et samba classique alors que les deuxième reviennent avec un troisième album où leur déstructuration maladive du grunge et du punk s'ouvrent à de nouveaux horizons. Guirec de Radio Activ' et Yann de Canal B les ont reçus à leur micro.On clôture cette émission avec Gera Bertolone au micro de Max de RCV.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Vous écoutez Dig Dig Diggers, l'émission hebdomadaire et collaborative des radios Ferarock !Cette semaine Max de RCV rencontre Alain Deval du projet belge Bothlane pour décrypter son nouvel album Stellar Hijinks : Fusion percutante de techno, synthés modulaires et rythmes de batterie, cet album créé une expérience club immersive et intense.On continue les découvertes de la semaine avec Coilguns au micro de Jordane de Radio Méga. Initialement issus de la scène hardcore DIY, Coilguns a depuis lors élaboré son propre mélange de punk et de noise-rock extatique dans leur nouvel album Odd Love.On clôture cette émission avec une interview de Kokoko! réalisée au festival Hop Pop Hop par Amaury de Radio Méga.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Today we get a peek at the upcoming fiscal year with Brad Keithley from Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets and the Weekly Top 3. This weeks topics: the problem with Dunleavy's budget; the BIG takeaway from the Fall Revenue book; Chugach steps up while ENSTAR dithers. Then in hour two we'll recap with some of my thoughts and talk about a new RCV problem and solution. Then we'll finish up with our weekly life coaching lesson from Chris Story.

Ranked Choice Voting had a bit of a "moment" in 2022, helping send Democrat Mary Peltola to congress in Alaska, and clearing a first-ballot hurdle for statewide acceptance in Nevada. This year, proponents of the RCV process got proposals on the ballot in four states (Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and the confirmation vote in NV), but ultimately found themselves on defense, losing all four, and also losing a Missouri ballot measure to ban the method from use in the state.  A measure to repeal RCV in Alaska failed by just 743 votes. Conversely, use of RCV continues to expand in cities and other localities. In Washington DC, a measure to introduce RCV passed with over 70% of the vote this year.Our guest today, Josh Rosa, is on the Steering Committee of Better Ballot Sacramento, an organization promoting adoption of Ranked Choice Voting in Sacramento.  Rosa is a lecturer at Sacramento State and has a long history in the capitol community, including a stint in the Schwarzenegger administration. We chat about the various types of RCV and look at the pros and cons of the system.Plus - Who had the Worst Week in California Politics?Show Notes:3:06 What is Ranked Choice Voting?6:26 Benefits10:29 Downsides13:23 What is driving newfound opposition to RCV?17:05 How does the Sacramento plan stack up?20:02 Insights?26:47 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/ Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

Today we spend hour one going over some interesting headlines including the discussion of the potential exodus of more people from Alaska and the potential economic decline associated with is. We'll also talk about the RCV recount and new happenings in Anchorage & Palmer. Then in hour two we're going to spend the whole hour talking to Chris Story, not about lifecoaching, but about the potential for a California style Prop 13 property tax initiative on the Peninsula.

A Black Friday está entre nós, e você provavelmente está se perguntando no que vale a pena investir. É sempre uma boa época para ir atrás dos clássicos, como celulares, notebooks e TVs, mas há várias compras menos óbvias que podem melhorar muito sua experiência no dia a dia.No episódio de hoje, compartilhamos nossas dicas de Black Friday, e recomendamos produtos que você precisa colocar no seu radar, das luzes de LED para o monitor ao bom e velho Kindle de entrada. Dá o play e vem com a gente!ParticipantesThiago MobilonLucas BragaAna MarquesJosué de Oliveira Laura Canal  Conheça os robôs aspiradores da Kärcher A Black Week da Kärcher tá a todo vapor. Essa é a sua oportunidade de garantir um robô aspirador da empresa líder mundial em soluções de limpeza.Com o modelo RCV 5, você conta com inteligência artificial na sua faxina. A IA detecta obstáculos no caminho, como cabos, sapatos e peças de roupa, evitando que o aparelho fique preso ou cause acidentes. O RCV 5 também tem câmera com sensor duplo de laser e função auto boost, que detecta automaticamente  tapetes e carpetes.Entre em loja.karcher.com.br pra conferir todas as ofertas da Black Week da Kärcher. E não esquece do nosso cupom exclusivo para ouvintes: com o código TECNOCAST10, você garante 10% de desconto nas suas compras. E, se o pagamento for no Pix, toma aí mais 5%. Aproveita! Saia do automático com o RecargaPayTodo mundo tem objetivos financeiros, sejam grandes ou pequenos. Mas não importa o tamanho da meta: o RecargaPay te ajuda a chegar lá. O RecargaPay é o super app de pagamentos que convida os brasileiros a repensarem e simplificarem suas finanças. Além de reunir vários serviços financeiros em um só lugar, o RecargaPay oferece bônus diário de 110% do CDI e cartão de crédito com 1,5% de cashback em todas as compras.Baixe o app e se cadastre pra experimentar a comodidade e os benefícios do RecargaPay. A gente te dá um incentivo: usando o código tecnocast, você ganha R$ 20 pra fazer uma transação de Pix parcelado. O desconto é válido para pagamentos feitos com cartão de crédito, no valor mínimo de R$ 40.  Siga o passo a passo em recargapay.com.br/r/tecnocast e aproveite!Mande seu recadoGrupos da Caixa Postal do Tecnocast: Telegram: t.me/caixapostaltecnocast WhatsApp: tbnet.me/caixapostaltecnocast Você pode mandar comentários (inclusive em áudio, vai que você aparece no Tecnocast?), dúvidas, críticas e sugestões. Participe!Se preferir, você pode se comunicar conosco pela Comunidade e através do e-mail tecnocast@tecnoblog.net.Entre também nos Canais do TB no WhatsApp Canal do Tecnoblog Canal do Achados do TB CréditosProdução: Josué de OliveiraEdição e sonorização: Ariel LiborioArte da capa: Vitor Pádua

In this episode, Kelly and Chris reflect on the 2024 elections and their implications for the future of ranked choice voting. They also highlight successful implementations of RCV from this fall. RCV Clips will return with new episodes in January! Resources mentioned in this episode: -Alaska repeal measures fails: https://www.adn.com/politics/2024/11/20/ranked-choice-voting-retained-in-alaska-after-final-ballot-count/ -Multnomah County RCV results: https://rcvresults.multco.us/

Apps de namoro, como Tinder e Bumble, passam por um momento complicado. As ações e o faturamento vêm caindo, e muitos usuários andam insatisfeitos com os resultados obtidos. Movimento natural de um mercado concorrido ou evidência de uma questão social e cultural mais séria? Será que a internet não é mais tão útil na hora de estabelecer novas conexões?No episódio de hoje, conversamos sobre o papel que a tecnologia assumiu na busca por relacionamentos, do bate-papo UOL aos namorados e namoradas de IA. Dá o play e vem com a gente! ParticipantesThiago MobilonJosué de Oliveira Ana MarquesConheça os robôs aspiradores da KärcherOs robôs aspiradores da Kärcher, líder mundial em soluções de limpeza, facilitam e otimizam a sua faxina. Na Kärcher, você encontra modelos como o RCV 3, que conta com o sistema de navegação LiDAR. O robô usa feixes de laser para mapear o ambiente, garantindo uma limpeza mais detalhada e eficiente. E você pode usar o app Kärcher Home Robots pra adicionar parâmetros de limpeza, programar os horários e até definir zonas proibidas. Com os robôs aspiradores da Kärcher, você ganha um parceiro na hora de faxina. Então acessa lá o site karcher.com.br pra conhecer a linha de robôs da Kärcher. Aproveita e segue os perfis @karcherbrasil nas redes sociais pra acompanhar as novidades. Saia do automático com o RecargaPayApp de pagamentos com bônus de 110% do CDI e cartão de crédito com 1,5% de cashback em todas as compras. Essas são só algumas das vantagens que você encontra no RecargaPay. O RecargaPay é o super app de pagamentos que convida os brasileiros a repensarem suas finanças para encontrar a melhor opção para o seu bolso. São diversos serviços num lugar só, para que você, pessoa física ou jurídica, possa alcançar os seus objetivos financeiros. Num só app você recarrega o celular, paga conta, faz empréstimos e transações com o Pix. E detalhe: o app do RecargaPay tem uma das melhores avaliações do mercado. Faça um teste: baixe o app e se cadastre. Com o cupom tecnocast, você ganha R$ 20 pra fazer uma transação de Pix parcelado. O desconto é válido para pagamentos feitos com cartão de crédito, no valor mínimo de R$ 40. Siga o passo a passo em recargapay.com.br/r/tecnocast e aproveite!Mande seu recadoGrupos da Caixa Postal do Tecnocast: Telegram: t.me/caixapostaltecnocast WhatsApp: tbnet.me/caixapostaltecnocast Você pode mandar comentários (inclusive em áudio, vai que você aparece no Tecnocast?), dúvidas, críticas e sugestões. Participe!Se preferir, você pode se comunicar conosco pela Comunidade e através do e-mail tecnocast@tecnoblog.net.Entre também nos Canais do TB no WhatsApp Canal do Tecnoblog Canal do Achados do TB CréditosProdução: Josué de OliveiraEdição e sonorização: Ariel LiborioArte da capa: Vitor Pádua

I interview Sara Wolk, the Executive Director of the Equal Vote Coalition, about the several open primary/ranked choice voting ballot measures that failed in the November 2024 elections. Sara explains the talking points vs. the reality of RCV elections, why voters have turned against voting method reforms this year, and the big money behind RCV. She also describes voting methods better than RCV, particularly STAR Voting. For more info on alternative voting methods, go to https://www.equal.vote For more on STAR Voting, go to https://www.starvoting.org And to help the mission of the Equal Vote Coalition, please donate at https://www.equal.vote/donate

Duas empresas de grande expressão se viram em situações opostas recentemente. De um lado temos o Nubank, fintech com 100 milhões de clientes, lançando um novo produto: NuCel, a sua própria operadora de telefonia móvel. Do outro, temos a Netflix, principal serviço de streaming do mercado, encerrando um produto clássico: o plano básico sem anúncios. Os assinantes dessa categoria serão migrados para o plano padrão com anúncios.No episódio de hoje, analisamos as movimentações das duas empresas, as estratégias empregadas em cada caso e as perspectivas do ponto de vista do consumidor. Dá o play e vem com a gente!ParticipantesThiago MobilonThássius VelosoLucas BragaJosué de OliveiraConheça os robôs aspiradores da Kärcher A Kärcher quer facilitar a sua vida na hora da faxina. Com os robôs aspiradores RCV, não tem rotina cheia que te impeça de manter a casa limpa.Se você procura de um modelo com uma ótima relação custo X benefício, o robô RCV 2 é pra você. Além de aspirar, ele possui opções de limpeza seca, úmida ou combinada. E você pode usar o app Kärcher Home Robots para ter maior comodidade, ajustando parâmetros de limpeza e programando horários de funcionamento.Entra lá em loja.karcher.com.br pra conferir o Esquenta Black Week da Kärcher, com promoções em várias categorias. Use o código TECNOCAST10 pra ganhar 10% de desconto, que pode ser somado ao desconto de 5% se o pagamento for no Pix. Aproveita!  HT SolutionsSe a sua empresa lida com grandes volumes de dados, você precisa de um parceiro que garanta a proteção deles. É aí que entra a HT Solutions.A HT Solutions tem parceria com líderes globais em tecnologia. Entre eles a Dell Technologies, que, através da linha Dell Storage, oferece soluções robustas para armazenamento. A HT e a Dell atuam com tecnologia de ponta, desde os servidores locais até as soluções integradas na nuvem. Aqui você conta com segurança, mas também com alto desempenho. Então acesse htsolutions.com.br pra conferir como a HT e a Dell Technologies podem impulsionar o seu negócio.Mande seu recadoGrupos da Caixa Postal do Tecnocast: Telegram: t.me/caixapostaltecnocast WhatsApp: tbnet.me/caixapostaltecnocast Você pode mandar comentários (inclusive em áudio, vai que você aparece no Tecnocast?), dúvidas, críticas e sugestões. Participe!Se preferir, você pode se comunicar conosco pela Comunidade e através do e-mail tecnocast@tecnoblog.net.Entre também nos Canais do TB no WhatsApp Canal do Tecnoblog Canal do Achados do TB CréditosProdução: Josué de OliveiraEdição e sonorização: Ariel LiborioArte da capa: Vitor Pádua

O que o Threads, concorrente do Twitter/X lançado pela toda-poderosa Meta, tem em comum com o pequeno e independente Mastodon? Numa palavra: o Fediverso. O termo designa um conjunto de plataformas descentralizadas que se comunicam entre si através de um protocolo compartilhado. A ideia é que várias plataformas falem a mesma língua, de modo que o usuário não precise criar uma conta em cada uma delas. E, aos poucos, o Threads vem abraçando essa proposta.Ele não é o único: o Bluesky, através de seu protocolo próprio, também opera nessa lógica. Será que esses novos players tornarão essa visão da web mais disseminada entre os usuários de redes sociais? Como seria a internet se não estivéssemos presos pelas fronteiras de cada plataforma? É o que especulamos no episódio de hoje. Dá o play e vem com a gente! Participantes Thiago MobilonLucas BragaJosué de Oliveira Emerson AlecrimConheça os robôs aspiradores da Kärcher (com DESCONTO!)Hoje em dia, todo mundo tem uma rotina super apertada, e sobra pouco tempo pra dar conta da limpeza da casa. Por isso, a gente traz hoje um recado do pessoal da Kärcher.A Kärcher é líder em soluções de limpeza. Com a linha de robôs aspiradores RCV Kärcher, você ganha um parceiro na hora da faxina. São vários modelos disponíveis, entre eles o RCV 1, ideal pra quem quer uma opção simples e eficiente.O modelo é bastante prático, sem configuração nem aplicativo: basta usar o controle remoto e escolher o modo de limpeza. O RCV 1 varre, aspira e passa pano seco, e cabe tranquilamente embaixo dos seus móveis. Além disso, ele consegue subir em tapetes e pequenos degraus, contando com 90 minutos de autonomia. E se acabar a bateria, ele retorna sozinho à base pra recarregar.Se interessou? Então entra lá em loja.karcher.com.br e confira esse e outros robôs aspiradores da Kärcher. Aproveite que os ouvintes do Tecnocast tem um cupom especial: usando o código TECNOCAST10, você ganha 10% de desconto, que pode ser tomado ao desconto de 5% se o pagamento for no Pix. Aproveita lá! Prêmio MPB – Melhores Podcasts do Brasil: vote no TecnocastGosta do nosso programa? Então acesse o site do prêmio (www.premiompb.com.br), faça o seu cadastro e escolha o Tecnocast na categoria "Tecnologia e telecomunicações". Você pode votar uma vez por dia até 22 de novembro.Mande seu recadoGrupos da Caixa Postal do Tecnocast: Telegram: t.me/caixapostaltecnocast WhatsApp: tbnet.me/caixapostaltecnocast Você pode mandar comentários (inclusive em áudio, vai que você aparece no Tecnocast?), dúvidas, críticas e sugestões. Participe!Se preferir, você pode se comunicar conosco pela Comunidade e através do e-mail tecnocast@tecnoblog.net.Entre também nos Canais do TB no WhatsApp Canal do Tecnoblog Canal do Achados do TB CréditosProdução: Josué de OliveiraEdição e sonorização: Ariel LiborioArte da capa: Vitor Pádua

Send us a textRanked Choice Voting (RCV) is an electoral system in which voters rank candidates by preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) rather than voting for a single candidate. If no candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest first choices is eliminated, and votes for that candidate are transferred to voters' next choices. This process continues until a candidate earns more than 50% of the vote.Benefits of RCV over Popular Vote or Electoral College:Greater voter representation: RCV ensures that the winner reflects a majority preference, which may better represent the will of the voters. It helps to prevent a candidate from winning with only a small plurality in a multi-candidate race.Reduces “spoiler” effect: In traditional voting systems, third-party or less popular candidates can split votes, leading to a winner that doesn't have majority support. With RCV, voters can rank their true preference without fear of "wasting" a vote, since their secondary choices still count if their first choice is eliminated.Discourages negative campaigning: Candidates benefit from being ranked second or third by opponents' supporters. This can promote more civil and cooperative campaigning, as candidates seek broader appeal beyond their core base.Greater choice: Voters can express support for a wider range of candidates without the pressure to “strategically” choose only between the frontrunners. This allows for more diverse candidates, including independents and third-party contenders.Addresses gerrymandering: While RCV doesn't directly combat gerrymandering (the manipulation of district boundaries), it can make races in gerrymandered districts more competitive by ensuring winners have broader support, potentially mitigating its effects.In conclusion, Ranked Choice Voting can offer a more representative, inclusive, and fair system of voting compared to both the popular vote and Electoral College models. However, its adoption at a national level would require considerable legal, political, and logistical changes.Support the show

Chris and Kelly return to the podcast for a conversation about RCV implementation in Multnomah County, Oregon. Then, Chris is joined by Deb Otis, Director of Research at FairVote, for a preview of all things RCV in the upcoming 2024 elections. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Ballot measures preview from FairVote: https://fairvote.org/ballot-measures/#_2024-ballot-measures - Portland results info: https://www.multco.us/elections/how-rcv-ballots-are-counted - Portland example unofficial results: https://multco-rcv-results.azurewebsites.net/Reports/0e994cd9-dace-4393-8884-17a092823a5f-City_of_Portland_Councilor_District_2 - Portland example final results: https://multco-rcv-results.azurewebsites.net/Reports/ac0dd7a6-50d8-4bc4-8a95-40ada967597a-City_of_Portland_Councilor_District_2

Today I've decided to get down into some weeds on RCV and give some picky details. We'll also open up the phone lines and get your feelings on the system and if we should keep it or move back to what we had before. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Ben Carpenter, who's now running for State Senate on the Peninsula.

“It's a thrilling year. It's a tense year. I am a believer that this is a marathon,” says Rob Richie, Co-Founder and longtime Director of FairVote, the nation's foremost catalyst for ranked choice voting elections. “There's moments of excitement– of cresting hills, of victories and sometimes defeats.” In this Purple Principle episode, Richie recounts the highs and lows throughout the steady progression of ranked choice voting in US elections since co-founding FairVote three decades ago. For example, the successful implementation of RCV elections in Portland paved the way for the nation's first statewide ballot passage by Maine voters in 2016. That was followed by Alaska as part of Top Four voting reforms in 2020.  “Alaska and Maine, interestingly, those two states are ones where independents have done particularly well,” says Richie. “We've had governors be elected in both states as independents, and they're states that were always on the reform radar.”  In 2024, ranked choice voting has moved off the radar and onto ballots in multiple states– as a stand alone reform in Oregon and as part of Top Four or Five election reforms in Nevada, Colorado and Idaho. In the same period, though, nearly a dozen GOP dominated state legislatures have outlawed RCV.  Does that make it critical for RCV to pass in multiple states this election year? Richie, now a Senior Advisor to Fairvote, thinks RCV has a logic and a momentum all its own aside from election results. “Younger Americans, 50% of them do not identify with the major parties at this point,” says Richie. “So we're going to get away from two choice politics and Ranked Choice Voting will be part of that. But whether it happens doesn't depend on November.” Tune in to learn more about the first thirty years of RCV in the USA, from college campuses to city, town and county elections, and now to multiple state ballots in the same election cycle. And check out Fairvote.org for much more info on RCV.  The Purple Principle is a Fluent Knowledge production; original music by Ryan Adair Rooney.

Measure 117 on the Oregon ballot  would implement a system of ranked choice voting for all federal and statewide races in Oregon by 2028. The Yes campaign says it’s an idea whose time has come. Portland voters passed a new system of government which includes electing the mayor and city council members using RCV. And Multnomah county will soon be choosing elected officials this way as well.Opponents of the measure raise a range of concerns, from county clerks who say there’s no infrastructure or funding to support this major voting change, to those who don’t agree that ranking candidates leads to a more democratic result compared to the traditional winner-take-all method.Sara Wolk is the executive director of the Equal Vote Coalition that opposes Measure 117, and Isabela Villarreal with the Next Up Action Fund, formerly known as The Bus Project, who is campaigning for the measure. They both join us to discuss Measure 117.

Join Jason as he sits down with representatives from three great companies that are huge supporters of the off-road community.  On the show are: Corey Secrest of Miracle Truss, Ricky Berry of RCV and Jake White with CartoTracks.This was recorded while they were all attending Trail Hero 2024 in Hurricane, …

Mikaela Emswiler joins me today to discuss YES ON 2 - a ballot proposition that would repeal Ranked Choice Voting in Alaska.RCV is complicated at best; anti-democratic at worst.Hear what Mikaela has to say here on this uninterrupted conversation and make up your own mind.Chris www.ILoveHomerAlaska.com

Extremism is once again on the ballot in 2024. This is not an accident but instead a product of a system incentivised by divisiveness. In an Interview with Andrew Yang, The Delve dives into how Democracy Reform in the shape of RCV, Open Primaries, and Nonpartisan Redistricting Committees, opens the door for change and moderation by empowering the voices of the people.More about the Forward Party: https://www.forwardparty.com

On this episode: Few voting methods have gained as much traction and been in the spotlight these last few years as Ranked Choice Voting, commonly known as RCV. How it works is right in its name; voters rank candidates according to their preference and ballots are processed in rounds. The candidate in the last place is eliminated during each round and the voters' second choices get their votes. The process is continued until a candidate wins a simple majority (50 percent plus one) of the vote. In just a few weeks, RCV will be one of the hottest ballot measure questions to watch, with six states deciding on initiatives to adopt, repeal, or pre-empt ranked-choice voting. We cover RCV very closely here at Ballotpedia – we've got a great in-depth guide in the show notes for you, filled with everything you need to know about how it works, its history, arguments for and against, and more. 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.

RCV Clips is back with the first episode of our new season! In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, guest host Tiffany Montemayor is joined by multimedia journalist Juan Diego Ramirez to discuss their experiences of being Latinidad while working on American democracy issues, and the importance of connecting with all cultures and communities. Resources mentioned in this episode: - Nationly podcast: https://immigrantlypod.com/nationly - DACA: https://www.uscis.gov/DACA - CIELO: https://mycielo.org/ - Alaskan language assistance: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/language-assistance/ - Yu'pik-translated RCV explainer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWFMDezO9k4

Election reform is officially on the ballot for voter approval in Colorado this year. This “Top Four” voting system is similar to the Alaska model of a unified open primary plus ranked choice general election. But there is a catch to this Colorado ballot measure, and it came via the state legislature in the final moments of the 2024 session.  “Well, the last couple of days of the legislative session are very hectic,” says Jeni Arndt, a three term Democratic House Member in Colorado before her election as non-partisan Mayor of Fort Collins. “And you don't know every amendment that you're voting on in the last few days. But this was clearly an orchestrated effort to put in a poison pill.” The amendment in question requires at least 12 Colorado municipalities to pass and implement ranked choice voting elections before the state can do so. Thus it could delay citizen-will on this issue until at least 2028, even if voters overwhelmingly pass the initiative in November.  “When our legislature waits and passes a law with very little debate that no one basically really knew that that was in the bill,” says Republican State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, “that's wrong.”  Senator Kirkmeyer has not yet taken a position on the Top Four voting in Colorado. Both nationally and in Colorado her party has come out against any form of ranked choice voting. By contrast, Democratic opposition or concern around election reform has been more nuanced. “I think the folks who brought the amendment, I've worked closely with them on lots of different things,” says Democratic Senator Chris Hansen, a former House Member and former candidate for Mayor in Denver. “I think they were trying to make sure there was not an implementation issue with ranked choice if that moves forward in November.” Executive Director of Denver-based Unite America, Nick Troiano, is not so sure. He sees similar motivations behind both GOP and Democratic tactics in preventing or delaying these increasingly popular reform measures. “The fact that they went out of their way in a midnight effort to try and undermine the people's will not only demonstrates the potential impact of this reform,” says Troiano, author of The Primary Solution. “But it also demonstrates the problem that we're trying to solve, which is politicians are largely in it for their self-interest.” Was this Colorado amendment a self-interested poison pill or an effort to make RCV elections go smoothly once implemented? Tune in for three viewpoints on this question and make up your own independent mind. And stay tuned for more upcoming episodes on the various ways party and legislative leaders in multiple states begin pushing back on nonpartisan election reform momentum in 2024, a potentially historic year for depolarizing ballot initiatives. It's all part of our season long series on state and district level reform from Washington DC to Alaska with a record number of states in between, including Idaho, Nevada, South Dakota, Arizona, Oregon and now Colorado.  The Purple Principle is a Fluent Knowledge production. Original music by Ryan Adair Rooney.

James Moore, Victoria Strange and host, Ruth Newman scramble up a variety of topics, all related to elections and specifically the 2024 General Election. James and Ruth present proposals they've come up with intended to improve our election process. Ranked Choice Voting is discussed, as several states have measures on the ballot for either repealing or enacting RCV. Victoria Strange joins the conversation to add her perspective to the upcoming November election. And lots of handy links to voting information are given.

“I've sat in rooms where we as Democrats have high-fived when a Libertarian party candidate gets into a competitive race,” recalls former Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield. “That's not democracy.” “And Republicans high five when a Green Party candidate gets into the race,” says Rayfield, currently running for Attorney General in Oregon. “That's not democracy.” Dan Rayfield is describing the spoiler effect of plurality voting, where a third party candidate with minimal support can determine the election outcome. Rayfield joined forces with Oregon-based campaign manager, Mike Alfoni, to do something about that spoiler effect. Namely, to promote ranked choice voting (RCV) first at the county and then the state level.  “I love the impossible, which is why I did this in the first place,” says Alfoni with reference to the legislature's recent passage of RCV for state and federal elections. Oregon is the first state in the country to do so. “And because everyone told me we couldn't do this, and then we did it anyway.” How did Rayfield and Alfoni blaze this Oregon trail for RCV? It took many years of patient effort in and outside the legislature, such as building a supporting network of community groups. And it took compromise, such as agreeing to remove state level legislature elections at the request of County Clerks.  Tune in to hear more about first-in-the-nation Oregon, the prospects there for citizen ballot passage in November, and whether this Oregon trail could be followed by other reform leaders and legislatures around the country seeking to depolarize our politics.  The Purple Principle is a Fluent Knowledge production; original music by Ryan Adair Rooney.

Morning news headlines and calls for pebble in your shoe Tuesday - Trent England, co-founder of Stop Ranked Choice voting talks about why RCV is SUCH a bad idea for Oregon and the other states looking at this.

With a little less than two weeks left to gather the signatures needed, canvassers are working hard to get Initiative 310 on the ballot. This piece of legislation could fundamentally change the way we vote in Colorado, introducing the concept of ranked choice voting. Supporters of RCV say it would level the playing field for third party candidates and offer voters more options at the ballot box. However detractors — like today's guest, Representative Emily Sirota — are concerned that RCV could interfere with our perfectly good system for casting votes and lead to issues like ballot spoilage. Emily joins producer Paul Karolyi to talk about her last-minute amendment that could challenge the future implementation of something like RCV, and why she's so concerned about the intentions of the big money donor behind Initiative 310. Earlier this month, Paul interviewed the folks behind Initiative 310 about why they think Colorado is ready for ranked choice voting. Still confused about what, exactly, RCV is and how it works? We published an explainer, which you can read here, and you can learn more about open primaries from our friends at Colorado Public Radio. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Meow Wolf Denver Health Babbel: Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST SCP Colorado Springs Hotel: Book with code CITYCAST for 20% off weekday stays! Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered what goes into demolishing an industrial elevator shaft and why vintage bricks are suddenly all the rage online? Join us on the Carolina Contractor Show as Donnie and Eric spill the beans on a social media sensation they never saw coming.  But we don't stop there. With hurricane season looming, we pivot to a crucial discussion on securing the right insurance coverage to protect your property. From practical tips on prepping for the storm to navigating insurance claims like a pro, we equip you with knowledge that could save you headaches (and money) down the line.When a storm hits, being prepared makes all the difference. We break down the essential steps you need to take before filing an insurance claim, including the debate between calling your insurance company's 1-800 number versus your local agent. Learn how to inspect your home for damage, whether it's the roof, attic, or even your electronic devices, and understand the nuances of replacement cost coverage (RCV) versus actual cash value (ACV) policies. We'll also guide you through the documentation process, the importance of temporary repairs, and the dangers of hiring uninsured contractors. Tune in to arm yourself with the crucial tips and insights that will help you navigate the complexities of insurance claims post-disaster, ensuring your home and sanity are well-protected.

Supporters of Ranked Choice Voting argue that we need to a big change how we vote. Our “choose-one” elections, they say, deprive voters of meaningful choices, create increasingly toxic campaign cycles, advance candidates who lack broad support and leave voters feeling like our voices are not heard. We examine the case for this form of proportional representation. Ranked Choice Voting could boost electoral turnout, reduce polarization, and cut the public cost of running elections. This relatively new reform is now being used in dozens of states, cities and counties. In 2022, Alaska implemented ranked-choice voting for the first time after a referendum revamped its elections.Our guest, Rob Richie is cofounder and senior analyst at FairVote, makes the case for how it works and why RCV is a viable way to improve electoral politics. Right now, he says, we are in this "incredibly intense winner-take-all environment" in most states. Ranked-choice voting could change the equation.Instead of picking just one candidate, voters rank as many candidates as they want in order of choice: first, second, third and so on. If your first-choice candidate is in last place, your vote counts for your highest-ranked candidate who can win by getting more than 50%. RCV removes voters' concerns that their favored candidate could split the vote.Most Americans agree Congress is not working. Retiring Senators Mitt Romney (Republican - Utah) and Joe Manchin (Democrat - West Virginia) are outspoken supporters of Ranked Choice Voting. “Every incentive in Washington is designed to make politics extreme,” says Manchin. “The growing divide between Democrats and Republicans is paralyzing Congress and worsening our nation's problems.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly has worked in nonprofits for many years. She has served in some capacity as a volunteer, board member, or development staff member for over twenty-eight years after teaching middle schoolers in Southern Appalachia. In addition to a BS in education from Appalachian State University, she holds a certificate in nonprofit management from Duke University. While new to election administration, she is not new to elections. Kelly served on several local and state election campaigns as a volunteer, including state senate campaigns in 2006, 2008, and 2010 where she served as the assistant campaign manager and public relations liaison. Kelly has spent the past three years learning about RCV reform and election administration. She oversees fundraising, development, and communications for RCVRC and co-produces the RCV Clips podcast with Chris Hughes & Melissa Hall. Kelly lives with her family on the coast of North Carolina. To learn more about ranked choice voting and the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center, visit rcvresource.org. To read the full Q&A with Kelly Sechrist, visit https://www.democracygroup.org/blog/meet-kelly-sechrist-from-rcv-clips

We have a great show today featuring the most up-to-date technology in professional roofing quotes. Dave and John are joined by Phillip Kyker from SunX, a company that takes the guesswork out of estimating with precise roofing estimates and Xactimates on demand. Tired of wasting your time creating roofing proposals? Join us to learn what SunX can do for you!We welcome a new sponsor to our show! SMA Support Services fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant and call center services. Last week's show (Episode 373) featured Chris Diroll, who gave a lot of information about what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Check out SMA Support Services!What you'll hear in this episode:Phillip's background and the work he does at SunXJohn and Peach State Roofing love SunX services because of the speed and excellent customer service!The SunX process—and how it guides the homeowner in the right direction in the insurance processThe worst thing you can do is upset the insurance adjuster! SunX can help!What NOT to do in insurance roofing workThe difference in insurance and retail roofing proposalsUnderstanding Xactimates, a third-party software (owned by Verisk) that has become the industry standard for insurance roofingFactors that contribute to differences in estimatesCan an aerial view give a 100% accurate estimate?RCV, ACV, deductibles, and depreciated roofs: understanding how the insurance claim process works The big problems with insurance roofing: uneducated homeowners, corrupt insurance carriers, corrupt roofing contractors, corrupt homeowners, greed, and fraud (Get the picture?)Phillip's best tips for listenersResourcesConnect with Phillip Kyker and SunX: Website, Email, or 843-503-8232Set up a FREE strategy call with Dave and get a few tips on how you can improve your business: https://davesullivan.as.me/free-strategy-callInterested in learning more about our 1-on-1 coaching, our mastermind groups, or our fractional professional services? Email me at dave@theroofercoach.com. or send me a text at (510) 612-1450.No Plan? No problem. Download our FREE 1-Page Business Plan For Roofing Contractors https://theroofershow.com/plan.Vetted Sponsors Of The Roofer ShowHave RUBY answer your phones and tee up the sale by leaving a great first impression. Use this link to get up to $150 off your first month's service: http://get.ruby.com/theroofercoach.Automate your Follow-Up and close more sales with PROLINE. Get started for FREE at https://useproline.com/. Use promo code “Dave50” for $50 off your first month's service!Our newest sponsor, SMA Support Services, fills a need by empowering contractors to simplify and optimize their operational processes with virtual assistant and call center services. Explore what a virtual assistant can do for your contracting business. Check out SMA Support Services! (Tell them Dave and John sent you.)

SHOW NOTESTALKIN' POLITICSQuick HitsHartman jumping into MO-2nd Racehttps://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/ray-hartmann-is-running-for-congress-to-oust-ann-wagner-42102094Missouri GOP working to eliminate possible ranked choice voting by selling possible amendment based on a BS problemhttps://senate.mo.gov/24info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=433SJR78 would totally eliminate RCV in the future - not actually for sure it winds up on the ballot this year but it could, this is one to contact your local rep and senator on to oppose I believe We Had That…Judge in Georgia Trump prosecution requires change due to PA Willis relationshiphttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/03/15/us/fani-willis-trump-georgia?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareTrue or FalseThe GOP's trifurcation has reached final formOhio's three way race https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/14/gop-ohio-senate-infighting-00147212Pence won't endorse Trump https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/15/mike-pence-wont-endorse-trump-00147395Time capsule - 2012 three parts clear in primary before Romney took nomination, the last pre-Trump GOP presidential candidate, now 12 years ago: https://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/nancy-pfotenhauer/2012/01/11/perry-trumps-gingrich-santorum-as-top-conservative-standingYeah No…Hawley and Schimtt fail at bringing home the baconhttps://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article286608720.htmlMeanwhile, the State level in MIssouri is making cuts… and surprise! Education and health care are  getting hit, againhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/03/14/missouri-house-budget-chairman-trims-2-billion-from-governors-proposed-spending-plan/Yeah… Yeah!New labeling requirements to favor US meat productionhttps://dailyyonder.com/usda-will-implement-long-awaited-change-to-country-of-origin-labeling-rules/2024/03/14/Advocates for country-of-origin-labeling reform say the four biggest meat packers on the U.S. beef market (Cargill, JBS, Tyson, and National Beef) unduly benefited from the old rule that allowed misleading “Product of U.S.A.” labels. These corporations produced cheaper products by outsourcing to countries with fewer health and safety regulations for their workers and animals, then labeled the meat as “Product of U.S.A.” because they package it within the United States, they said. American producers were unable to compete with these cheap prices, or distinguish their American made products from the outsourced meat products, according to advocacy groups. “[Product of U.S.A. loopholes] enabled [the meat packers] to be able to sell cheap beef to consumers and make people think that they were actually buying an American made product,” Irby said. Buy or Sell2023 was the rebirth of the Union made American Middle Classhttps://www.axios.com/2024/02/15/strikes-unions-workers-statistics-chart-data 2024 Election Coverage Era…RFK trying to get on the ballot in all 50 states, but probably won't making his candidacy even more of a waste for 2024: https://www.npr.org/2024/03/13/1237622705/rfk-independent-candidate-ballot-accessMeanwhile his possible running mate is an egomaniac idiot who is, at best, a less entertaining version of Joe Roganhttps://theathletic.com/5337733/2024/03/13/aaron-rodgers-vice-president-kennedy-jets-election/?source=user_shared_articleThe Trump RNC purge has occurred and it is exactly what we thought: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/14/trump-rnc-purge-gop-nixon-00146840Trump FEC issues piling up but no action: https://www.citizensforethics.org/reports-investigations/crew-investigations/gop-commissioners-have-single-handedly-blocked-fec-action-against-trump-29-times/ Biden's Actual Economic Liability - Keeping up with the Joneses https://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-debt-stings-never-era-110029834.html?guccounter=1Interesting move in real estate will offset a bit: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/15/economy/nar-realtor-commissions-settlement/index.htmlCould large move on tax policy work/matter for Biden's reelect? https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/biden-wealth-tax-2024/VP Harris continues her tour focused on reproductive rightshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/vp-harris-visit-abortion-clinic-democrats-bet-big/story?id=108118709 @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

SHOW NOTESTALKIN' POLITICSQuick HitsHartman jumping into MO-2nd Racehttps://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/ray-hartmann-is-running-for-congress-to-oust-ann-wagner-42102094Missouri GOP working to eliminate possible ranked choice voting by selling possible amendment based on a BS problemhttps://senate.mo.gov/24info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=433SJR78 would totally eliminate RCV in the future - not actually for sure it winds up on the ballot this year but it could, this is one to contact your local rep and senator on to oppose I believe We Had That…Judge in Georgia Trump prosecution requires change due to PA Willis relationshiphttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/03/15/us/fani-willis-trump-georgia?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareTrue or FalseThe GOP's trifurcation has reached final formOhio's three way race https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/14/gop-ohio-senate-infighting-00147212Pence won't endorse Trump https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/15/mike-pence-wont-endorse-trump-00147395Time capsule - 2012 three parts clear in primary before Romney took nomination, the last pre-Trump GOP presidential candidate, now 12 years ago: https://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/nancy-pfotenhauer/2012/01/11/perry-trumps-gingrich-santorum-as-top-conservative-standingYeah No…Hawley and Schimtt fail at bringing home the baconhttps://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article286608720.htmlMeanwhile, the State level in MIssouri is making cuts… and surprise! Education and health care are  getting hit, againhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/03/14/missouri-house-budget-chairman-trims-2-billion-from-governors-proposed-spending-plan/Yeah… Yeah!New labeling requirements to favor US meat productionhttps://dailyyonder.com/usda-will-implement-long-awaited-change-to-country-of-origin-labeling-rules/2024/03/14/Advocates for country-of-origin-labeling reform say the four biggest meat packers on the U.S. beef market (Cargill, JBS, Tyson, and National Beef) unduly benefited from the old rule that allowed misleading “Product of U.S.A.” labels. These corporations produced cheaper products by outsourcing to countries with fewer health and safety regulations for their workers and animals, then labeled the meat as “Product of U.S.A.” because they package it within the United States, they said. American producers were unable to compete with these cheap prices, or distinguish their American made products from the outsourced meat products, according to advocacy groups. “[Product of U.S.A. loopholes] enabled [the meat packers] to be able to sell cheap beef to consumers and make people think that they were actually buying an American made product,” Irby said. Buy or Sell2023 was the rebirth of the Union made American Middle Classhttps://www.axios.com/2024/02/15/strikes-unions-workers-statistics-chart-data 2024 Election Coverage Era…RFK trying to get on the ballot in all 50 states, but probably won't making his candidacy even more of a waste for 2024: https://www.npr.org/2024/03/13/1237622705/rfk-independent-candidate-ballot-accessMeanwhile his possible running mate is an egomaniac idiot who is, at best, a less entertaining version of Joe Roganhttps://theathletic.com/5337733/2024/03/13/aaron-rodgers-vice-president-kennedy-jets-election/?source=user_shared_articleThe Trump RNC purge has occurred and it is exactly what we thought: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/14/trump-rnc-purge-gop-nixon-00146840Trump FEC issues piling up but no action: https://www.citizensforethics.org/reports-investigations/crew-investigations/gop-commissioners-have-single-handedly-blocked-fec-action-against-trump-29-times/ Biden's Actual Economic Liability - Keeping up with the Joneses https://finance.yahoo.com/news/american-debt-stings-never-era-110029834.html?guccounter=1Interesting move in real estate will offset a bit: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/15/economy/nar-realtor-commissions-settlement/index.htmlCould large move on tax policy work/matter for Biden's reelect? https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/biden-wealth-tax-2024/VP Harris continues her tour focused on reproductive rightshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/vp-harris-visit-abortion-clinic-democrats-bet-big/story?id=108118709 @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

If our goal is to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat, then we need to be well informed about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and other election integrity issues that can jeopardize the impact of our vote. RCV has many names, including Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) and Final Five, but no matter the name, the system of voting is a danger to the integrity of our elections and to the ability of citizens to clearly choose their elected officials. RCV is overly complicated and not very popular among most Americans, and often creates confusion and discouragement, which can lead to voter disenfranchisement. Linda discusses this extensively with her guest, Mike Vallante, Director for the Center of Election Integrity at America First Policy Institute (AFPI). Your vote matters. Make sure it will be counted freely, fairly, and transparently. Take a step to secure your vote by listening today. ©Copyright 2024, Prosperity 101, LLC _______________________________________________________________ For information and resources visit: https://prosperity101.com To order a copy of Prosperity 101 – Job Security Through Business Prosperity® by Linda J. Hansen, click here: https://prosperity101.com/products/ If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact us at https://prosperity101.com. You can also support this podcast by engaging with our partnering organizations and using the promo codes listed below. Would you like to be free to work and free to hire? Join RedBalloon today! Use Promo Code P101 or go to RedBalloon.work/p101 to join Red Balloon and support Prosperity 101®.  Join Christian Employers Alliance at www.ChristianEmployersAlliance.org and use Promo Code P101.   The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent those held or promoted by Linda J. Hansen or Prosperity 101, LLC.

Join the conversation with Trent England from Stop RCV as he breaks down the complexities and pitfalls of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Discover how RCV changes the election process, disenfranchises voters, and leads to unintended outcomes, as seen in the Alaskan election. Explore the potential impact on Missouri and learn why many are skeptical of this voting system. 

Join Jim Carafano from the Heritage Foundation as he analyzes the recent questioning of Lloyd Austin, delving into the implications of senior officials' behavior and the concept of dereliction of duty.  Next up, explore the intricate world of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) with Trent England from Stop RCV. Uncover how RCV transforms the election process, potentially disenfranchising voters and leading to unintended outcomes. 

This month, Kelly talks to Chris about the state of RCV and the 2023 elections. They discuss risk limiting audits, future implementations, and RCV elections from New York City to Boulder, Colorado! Resources mentioned in this episode: - Georgism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgism - Boulder risk-limiting audit information: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/auditCenter.html - Ballotpedia RCV hub: https://ballotpedia.org/Ranked-choice_voting_(RCV)

On this episode: The fourth and final episode of ‘RCV Explained,' our four-part series on Ranked-Choice Voting. As RCV garners more attention–and more ballot measures and bills aim to either expand, limit, or ban RCV–we're here with everything you need to know.  In Part 4, we're joined by Jack Santucci, who is a Lecturer of Political Science at Queens College, City University of New York. His research revolves around electoral systems and reform, proportional representation, and the many different variations of RCV. His book–More Parties or No Parties: The Politics of Electoral Reform in America–came out late last year.  Check out more of Jack's work here: https://www.jacksantucci.com/research.php  More from BP on RCV: https://ballotpedia.org/Ranked-choice_voting_(RCV)  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 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. 

On this episode: The third episode of ‘RCV Explained,' our four-part series on Ranked-Choice Voting. As RCV garners more attention–and more ballot measures and bills aim to either expand, limit, or ban RCV–we're here with everything you need to know. In Part 3, StopRCV Chairman Trent England joins to make the case for repealing and stopping the spread of the voting system. He walks us through his major arguments against RCV, highlights anecdotal elections where it caused concern among some voters, and shares some ideas for alternative methods of election reform.   Learn more about the arguments against RCV here: https://stoprcv.com/  More from BP on RCV: https://ballotpedia.org/Ranked-choice_voting_(RCV)  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 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. 

This month, Kelly interviews David Green, National Organizing Director for Rank the Vote. Kelly and David discuss grassroots organizing, collaboration in the RCV movement, karaoke songs, and more! Resources mentioned in this episode: Rank the Vote: https://rankthevote.us/ Netroots: https://www.netrootsnation.org/ Better Ballot Iowa: https://www.betterballotiowa.org/ CGPGrey video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8XOZJkozfI Protect the Win: https://www.rcvresources.org/the-implementation-project

Summery / Comments:John and Summer discuss Ranked Choice Voting.Links to learn more about ranked choice voting:https://ballotpedia.org/Ranked-choice_voting_(RCV)https://idgop.org/2023/08/18/idahoans-just-say-no-to-reclaim-idaho-and-ranked-choice-voting/https://idgop.org/2023/08/11/former-alaska-governor-sarah-palin-set-to-speak-against-ranked-choice-voting-in-idaho-falls/The learn more about Summer and The Bushnell Report, please visit thebushnellreport.com.  You can also find The Bushnell Report on Facebook by visiting facebook.com/thebushnellreport.Sponsors:Would you like to bring your podcast to the Idaho Speaks Network?  Do you feel you have a message that voters are not getting to hear? Please call Ed at (208) 209-7170 to start the conversation.Idaho Speaks is a listener supported production.  Please visit idahospeaks.com/support to learn more about how to help the program.

This year alone, lawmakers in more than two dozen states have introduced or passed legislation in favor of ranked choice voting systems, where voters rank candidates in order of preference on their ballot. Advocates sing the praises of ranked-choice elections, claiming it could be an antidote to the United States’ extreme political polarization. Others say switching to a new voting system would be too complicated for voters. On the show today, Maresa Strano, deputy director of political reform at New America, unpacks ranked choice voting: what it does well, where it falls short, and what our voting systems have to do with the broader economy. Then, a new strategy for wiping out medical debt is catching the attention of some local governments. And we'll get into why mixed signals about the U.S. economy are complicating things for the Biden campaign. Later, a listener shares how they learned the difficulty of farm work firsthand. Plus, this week's answer to the Make Me Smart Question comes from sci-fi writer Andy Weir, author of “The Martian.” Here’s everything we talked about today: “How Ranked-Choice Voting Works” from The New York Times “What We Know About Ranked-Choice Voting” from New America “The Hottest Political Reform of the Moment Gains Ground” from Politico “RCV is Neither Panacea nor Catastrophe for Minority Representation” from New America “Oregon becomes the latest state to put ranked choice voting on the ballot” from NBC News “U.S. Incomes Fall for Third Straight Year” from The Wall Street Journal “A new way to tackle medical debt gains traction.” from The Washington Post We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

This year alone, lawmakers in more than two dozen states have introduced or passed legislation in favor of ranked choice voting systems, where voters rank candidates in order of preference on their ballot. Advocates sing the praises of ranked-choice elections, claiming it could be an antidote to the United States’ extreme political polarization. Others say switching to a new voting system would be too complicated for voters. On the show today, Maresa Strano, deputy director of political reform at New America, unpacks ranked choice voting: what it does well, where it falls short, and what our voting systems have to do with the broader economy. Then, a new strategy for wiping out medical debt is catching the attention of some local governments. And we'll get into why mixed signals about the U.S. economy are complicating things for the Biden campaign. Later, a listener shares how they learned the difficulty of farm work firsthand. Plus, this week's answer to the Make Me Smart Question comes from sci-fi writer Andy Weir, author of “The Martian.” Here’s everything we talked about today: “How Ranked-Choice Voting Works” from The New York Times “What We Know About Ranked-Choice Voting” from New America “The Hottest Political Reform of the Moment Gains Ground” from Politico “RCV is Neither Panacea nor Catastrophe for Minority Representation” from New America “Oregon becomes the latest state to put ranked choice voting on the ballot” from NBC News “U.S. Incomes Fall for Third Straight Year” from The Wall Street Journal “A new way to tackle medical debt gains traction.” from The Washington Post We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Links to some episodes mentioned:Being “Irrepressible” with Little Rock Nine Member Minnijean Brown-TrickeyThe Dire Threat of Global Authoritarianism with Rula JebrealAI: “An Exponential Disruption” with Kate CrawfordThe Care Economy with Ai-jen PooWhy Americans Are Dying So Young with Anne Case and Angus Deaton“A Moral Moment in America” with Sen. Raphael Warnock#WITHpod & Strict Scrutiny Crossover (2023) 

In this episode, catch up with what we've been up to the past week. T did some rig on his daughter's JK and made a bunch of progress on the Wheeling America final episode. H is back in the garage in a big way. RCV rebuilds, Ball joint swap, coilover rebuild, and more. A bunch of listener feedback and of course a new Jeep of the Week. Tune in to hear a fresh new episode of the Northwest Jeepcast. Look for bonus content at patreon.com/nwjeepcast.   Contact Your Member of Congress re BLM Land Conservation Easements     --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.