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Best podcasts about voter apathy

Latest podcast episodes about voter apathy

The Audio Long Read
From the archive: Votes for children! Why we should lower the voting age to six

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 33:49


We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: The generational divide is deforming democracy. But there is a solution By David Runciman. Read by Andrew McGregor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Young Dad Podcast
201: The Homeless Conservative- Blake F.

Young Dad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 105:51


In this episode of Young Dad Podcast, formerly Patriarchy Principles, host Jey Young engages with Blake Fischer, the host of the Homeless Conservative podcast, to discuss the current political landscape, focusing on the death of DEI initiatives, the implications of political pardons, and the challenges of authenticity in politics. They explore the tribal nature of political discourse, the complexities of diversity and equity, and the consequences of corruption within political relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for accountability and the dangers of blanket pardons in a politically charged environment. In this conversation, Jey Young and Blake Fischer discuss various political themes, including the importance of consistency in public perception, the complexities of election transitions, and the integrity of the electoral process. They explore the implications of voter ID laws, the issue of voter apathy, and the role of state versus federal control in education. TakeawaysPolitical discourse has become tribal and lacks genuine argumentation.DEI initiatives are being reevaluated in corporate America.Diversity should not be judged solely by skin color.Authenticity in politics is important but has its limits.The current political landscape often presents a lesser of two evils scenario.Corruption is rampant in politics, affecting leadership choices.Preemptive pardons can lead to a lack of accountability.The media plays a significant role in shaping political narratives.Political relationships are often fraught with tension and loyalty issues.Political consistency is crucial for public trust.Election transitions should be expedited to reduce wasted time.Voter ID laws are essential for election integrity.Voter apathy poses a significant threat to democracy.State control in education can lead to better outcomes.Government efficiency is often lacking in addressing local needs.Political accountability is necessary for effective governance.Authenticity in politics is increasingly valued by voters.The federal government should not replace local solutions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Patriarchy Principles and Guest Blake Fischer00:56 Exploring Political Discourse and DEI Issues04:50 The Debate on DEI and Its Implications12:34 The Complexity of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion18:28 Political Appointments and the Diversity Hire Debate25:22 California Politics and the Hypocrisy of Leadership27:05 The 2020 Election: Analyzing Candidate Viability30:21 Political Dynamics: The Role of Party Loyalty32:56 2028 Election Landscape: Potential Candidates and Strategies36:52 Trump's Management Style: Loyalty and Turnover in Politics40:55 Pardon Power: Corruption and Accountability in Politics46:33 The Implications of Blanket Pardons and Political Corruption54:36 Political Consistency and Public Perception57:01 Challenges in Foreign Policy and Political Loyalty58:01 Election Transition and Confirmation Delays58:53 The Complexity of Election Processes01:01:19 State Election Systems and Voter Confidence01:05:21 Voter ID Laws and Election Integrity01:06:46 Voter Apathy and Down-Ballot Voting01:10:59 Local vs. Federal Impact on Daily Life01:15:50 Education Policy and State Control01:21:25 Competition Among States for Better Governance01:23:08 The Role of Nonprofits vs. Government in Social Services01:24:27 State Specialization and Federal Oversight01:25:41 California's Political Landscape and Future01:27:29 Authenticity in Politics: The Quest for Competency01:32:03 The Impact of Leadership on Public Perception01:35:55 The Future of the Republican Party and JD Vance01:38:39 Key Issues for the Upcoming Elections01:44:07 Conclusion: Speculation and Future ConversationsClink the Link for YDP Deals (Joon, Forefathers &more)- ⁠https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Lastly consider a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod

AURN News
NAACP President Talks Voter Apathy and What's at Stake

AURN News

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 1:45


Earlier today, NAACP President Derrick Johnson tweeted out, "Today, we make our voices heard. Voting is more than a right — it's a powerful tool for change." But not everyone feels this way. So for those feeling voter apathy, I asked him to talk about what's at stake. "What's at stake for this election are the public policy priorities. This election is less about the candidates of the political parties, but the direction this country will take. And for African Americans, we are fighting hard to ensure that the diversity we find ourselves in is something we can celebrate and can project out for 2030, as opposed to allow the forces of opposition to turn the clock back and create a 1930s apartheid America." This year, the NAACP invested $20 million in its civic engagement program aimed at 12 states nationwide to empower and protect Black voters at every level of our democratic process, push back against rampant disinformation, and provide voters with critical and accurate information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)
How do you turn voter apathy into voter action?

Cape Breton's Information Morning from CBC Radio Nova Scotia (Highlights)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 10:41


How do we turn voter apathy into voter action?  We tackle some big questions with a political science professor from Acadia. 

Interfaith America with Eboo Patel
Faith in Elections: Two Muslim Leaders—Mobilizing for Democracy

Interfaith America with Eboo Patel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 49:17


In this episode of Faith in Elections, host Adam Phillips speaks with two Muslim leaders about their civic engagement efforts. First, Dr. Dilara Sayeed of the Muslim Civic Coalition shares her work on combating voter apathy, including passing the Wadee Resolution to address rising hate crimes. She emphasizes the need for resilient, engaged communities.Next, Shariq Ghani from the Minaret Foundation discusses his work in Harris County, Texas, fostering multi-faith collaborations to improve voter access. He highlights the power of interfaith connections in bridging divides and strengthening democracy. Both guests show how solidarity can uphold shared values and counteract divisiveness.  Guest Bio: Dr. Dilara Sayeed serves as the President of the Muslim Civic Coalition. Dilara's story goes from Headstart to Harvard, and through public school systems. She is an award-winning teacher, social impact entrepreneur, and civic justice advocate. In 2021, Dilara was appointed by Governor Pritzker to the IL Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC). Dilara has served on the Transition team for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, as well as Advisory Councils for Mayor Lightfoot and Illinois Comptroller Mendoza. She is a board trustee for the Field Museum and Indo-American Democratic Organization.Guest Bio: Shariq Ghani is the Director of Minaret Foundation, an organization focused on developing multi-faith relations to change the world through advocacy in the areas of food insecurity, child welfare, and religious freedom. For the past 11 years, Shariq has regularly spoken at faith centers, conferences, and educational institutions on topics ranging from American Muslim identity to faith-based advocacy and spirituality. In addition to teaching Islam through sermons and lectures, he works with clergy, policymakers, and law enforcement to provide insight into the American-Muslim community. Shariq has a bachelor's in history from the University of Houston and completed his graduate studies in homeland security from the Bush School at Texas A&M. He is currently pursuing his master's in negotiation and conflict resolution with a focus on peacebuilding from Columbia University. Shariq's passion is finding intersections between communities for collaboration and mutual growth and loves to connect with like-minded people over chai or burgers.Visit Interfaith America to learn more about the organization and our podcast. Learn more about how you can support your community this election season with Interfaith America's Faith in Elections Playbook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with new episodes, interfaith stories, and our programs.

The Truth with Lisa Boothe
The Truth with Lisa Boothe: How Will the Votes Fall with Ryan Girdusky

The Truth with Lisa Boothe

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 57:19 Transcription Available


In this conversation, Ryan Girdusky discusses the current state of the election, focusing on polling dynamics, early voting trends, and the implications of party affiliation. He analyzes swing states and the importance of voter turnout, particularly among different demographics. Lisa & Ryan also touch on campaign strategies and messaging as the election approaches, highlighting the shifting political landscape and the potential impact on both presidential and down-ballot races. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#SUNDAYCIVICS
Episode 261: Combating Voter Apathy

#SUNDAYCIVICS

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024


This episode of Sunday Civics, L. Joy tackles voter apathy. It's an issue that arises every election season but is relevant year-round. She addresses common myths that fuel political disengagement and explains why participation in elections at all levels is crucial. Emphasizing that while voter turnout is higher during presidential elections, it significantly drops during midterms and local elections, leaving critical decisions to a small, active group, L. Joy encourages listeners to combat this by making a voting plan and engaging with non-voters, highlighting the importance of civic engagement and empowering people to vote. Then April R. Silver brings Dr. Tameka Hobbs to the front of the class for the Arts and Activism segment powered by AKILA WORKSONGS.

Bosnia and Herzegovina:  The Quest for Change
Addressing Voter Apathy as the Local Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina Near

Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Quest for Change

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 14:13


With the campaign period in full swing, members of the Platform for Progressive are manning information booths throughout the country as they pass out literature and answer questions from curious voters. And what they are hearing is the ongoing story of voter apathy. During our recent conversation the president the Platform, Mirsad Hadźkadić, spoke about his ongoing dilemma and the challenges that lie ahead in the next few weeks. 

The Truth with Lisa Boothe
The Truth with Lisa Boothe: Let's Take Back America with Eric Hovde

The Truth with Lisa Boothe

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 31:39 Transcription Available


In this episode, Lisa discusses Wisconsin's pivotal role as a battleground state in American politics, setting the stage for a conversation with Eric Hovde, the Republican candidate for Senate. Hovde critiques the Democratic Party's shift away from its working-class roots and the media's favorable treatment of Democratic candidates like Kamala Harris. He highlights the changing demographics in Wisconsin, particularly among young Black and Hispanic voters, and discusses the impact of Kamala Harris's economic policies. Eric emphasizes the importance of voter engagement and the need for Republicans to reclaim control of the Senate and the White House. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & ThursdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daybreak Africa  - Voice of America
South Africa's President Ramaphosa blames voter apathy for party's majority loss - August 05, 2024

Daybreak Africa - Voice of America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 2:34


South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the African National Congress (ANC) performed poorly in the May 29 elections because many people in some of the country's large cities such as Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban withheld their votes out of dissatisfaction with the provision of services where they live. He spoke Sunday at the opening of the ANC National Executive Committee's (NEC) lekgotla, or roundtable. Ramaphosa also said that voters punished the ANC for its failure to deliver economic growth and the collapse of services such as electricity. He said the ANC chose a government of national unity as the best way to address the shortcomings and respond to voters who are unhappy with the ANC. Professor Sipho Seepe, a political analyst and former Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support at the University of Zululand, tells VOA's James Butty, the ANC should have begun its self-assessment by first owning its failures

The Charlie James Show Podcast
Hour 1 | The Issue Of Voter Apathy; Tractor Supply Didn't Get The Memo; Pride In Perversion; Kids Today Will Never Understand | 06-13-24 | The Charlie James Show

The Charlie James Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 33:21


“The Issue Of Voter Apathy” “Tractor Supply Didn't Get The Memo” “Pride In Perversion” “Kids Today Will Never Understand”

HPS Macrocast
The impact of voter apathy on the 2024 election

HPS Macrocast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 36:03 Transcription Available


What happens when voter indecision grips a nation during a high-stakes election featuring two well-known incumbents? Join Bryan DeAngelis, Partner at Penta, as he sits down with Daniel Cox, Director and Founder of the Survey Center on American Life, and Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, to dissect this unprecedented scenario through the lens of new polling. They explore how the dynamics of this election are shaping voter sentiment, contributing to a growing sense of pessimism about America's future among citizens. Bryan and Daniel also focus their attention on voter behavior. They analyze Biden's focus on abortion and reproductive health in contrast to voter concerns about the economy and inflation. Additionally, they discuss the public's evolving views on immigration policy and changing demographics within the Democratic party, and how these factors could influence the upcoming election.

The Hal Show Podcast
HHH Show 052824 - Hour 2

The Hal Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 33:45


Swing States, Voter Apathy and Running Mates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Europe
Parties struggle with voter apathy: Turnout and youth vote are key in June EU elections

Talking Europe

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 11:35


Voters under 30 account for a sixth of Europe's electorate. That's an important group for political parties to win over during this EU election season. Young people are less likely to take part in European elections than older generations, which makes them a prize for parties that know how to clinch their votes. But those aged 18 to 30 aren't just a demographic. Their choices are a bellwether of what the priorities of Europeans will look like in the future, for instance on climate change and energy independence. We discuss this with our guests.

Lake Forest Illinois
Is the Lake Forest Caucus Wanted Anymore? Voter Apathy and the Future of Local Governance

Lake Forest Illinois

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 58:14


In this compelling episode of the Lake Forest Podcast, hosts Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss tackle the pressing issue of voter apathy and the future of the Lake Forest Caucus. As participation dwindles, with only 257 community members turning out for a pivotal vote, questions arise about the continued relevance of the caucus system in modern governance.

St. Louis on the Air
Eligible voters are done with politics. Why voter apathy threatens democracy

St. Louis on the Air

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 22:58


While the 2020 election brought out a record number of voters to the polls across the country, the United States lags behind other countries when it comes to voter turnout. Whether from news fatigue or dissatisfaction with bipartisan politics, low voter turnout threatens democracy. That's according to Ken Warren, professor of political science at St. Louis University, who joined the most recent edition of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.

Politically Speaking
What's causing voter apathy in Missouri — and across the USA?

Politically Speaking

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 50:17


Yes, political can be interesting and exciting. But in the latest episode of The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with Saint Louis University's Ken Warren about what's driving increased voter apathy. Rosenbaum also speaks with state Rep. Tony Lovasco of St. Charles County about his call for Gov. Mike Parson to commute Brian Dorsey's death sentence. And in an exclusive interview, fashion icon and philanthropist Karlie Kloss talks with Rosenbaum about her passion for abortion rights.

All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast
How can citizens be engaged politically amid voter apathy?

All Sides with Ann Fisher Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 50:30


We'll address why voters are tuning out and what can be done to politically engage the citizenry.

All Sides with Ann Fisher
How can citizens be engaged politically amid voter apathy?

All Sides with Ann Fisher

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 50:30


We'll address why voters are tuning out and what can be done to politically engage the citizenry.

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Lester Kiewit and Mbali Ntuli discuss youth voter apathy

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 7:04


Why are the younger generation so adamant about being heard on TikTok but not willing to make their voices heard through the ballot box? Lester Kiewit speaks to Mbali Ntuli, former politician and founder of Groundwork Collective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Carl Nelson Show
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The Carl Nelson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 150:16


Pan African Advocate Dr. David Horne takes over our classroom to reflect on how the GOP civil war impacts US international and domestic policy. Dr. Horne will also address Voter Apathy in the Black Community. Before Dr. Horne, Banking and Financial expert Darnell Parker will join us. Darnell will discuss The US debt, high-interest rates, liquidity, the Stock Market, and the next wave of Bank closures. Text "DCnews" to 52140 For Local & Exclusive News Sent Directly To You! The Big Show starts on WOLB at 1010 AM, wolbbaltimore.com, WOL 95.9 FM & 1450 AM & woldcnews.com at 6 am ET., 5 am CT., 3 am PT., and 11 am BST. Call-In # 800 450 7876 to participate, & listen liveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Focus
Will the UK's strict new voter ID laws damage democracy?

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 30:19


For the first time, voters in May's local elections will be required to show photo ID before casting their ballot. But as Peter Walker reports, the new rules risk damaging the integrity of elections, not enhancing it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Benzo Rehab Dungeon
The Benzo Rehab Dungeon - Ep 115: Voter Apathy / Viva Lula

The Benzo Rehab Dungeon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 132:30


Host Michael Deebs, is maybe or maybe not joined by Cohost Danko Suvin and John the Producer, to talk about some dumb news, voter apathy in the US, and to celebrate the electoral victory of Lula Da Silva in Brazil by noting some of his accomplishments in his previous presidential term. We go live at 7:30 PM PST on YouTube every Friday. If you'd like to ask us something for us to answer during recording, join our livestream. Be sure to include your preferred name and pronouns with the question if you care to do so. All links in our Linktree: Linktr.ee/BenzoRehabDungeon Follow us on our social media profiles! A lot of our non-podcast content and updates gets posted on Instagram: Danko - @DankDeleuze Deebs - @BenzoRehabDungeon John - @Discopathic Intro Music by Cam - @GothMuslimJesus / Bottomtextwithoutorgans We love you, please take your medicine.

KSL at Night
Gen Z and Voter Apathy

KSL at Night

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 9:48


Hosts: Scott Simpson and Leah Murray  Generational voter apathy is the story that does not die. Every few decades the polls show a wide lack of interest or faith in politics from our younger citizens, and Gen Z is no different. So what has made them so disengaged? Leah and Scott spoke with Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA - a political youth group - to find out what he thinks the driving factors are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Messy Times
Heshy Tischler Visits the Messy Times Sukkah to Discuss Civic Participation

Messy Times

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 36:42


With 30 days before the American midterm elections, Heshy and our Glittering Host dive into the imponderable mysteries around Voter Apathy. The Political Class has managed to be universally reviled AND to keep themselves in power. How is this possible? How can 80% of New Yorkers hate the crime and decay of their city but only 11% of registered voters bother to go to the polls? Get involved, people, it's only your government if you bother to get involved in voting these clowns out of office to be replaced by responsible, respectable people who will actually act in your interests. Go vote; they HATE IT when you do that. Once you are done with your delighted astonishment at this fresh helping of #Enlightentainment, be sure to do all the right stuff by clicking "subscribe," "like" and sending it to hundreds of your dearest friends. Check out CoinGeek's Bitcoin 101 free course offering to get a clear handle on this whole Bitcoin Thing. Trust me! There is a strong connection between liberty and the proper application of Bitcoin as originally defined. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/messytimes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/messytimes/support

The Big 550 KTRS
Antonio French: Feeding voter apathy

The Big 550 KTRS

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 9:49


The columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on the recent City of St. Louis primary election that got a very low voter turnout. Also, the latest with the Darryl Ross investigation. Follow Antonio for more: https://twitter.com/antoniofrench?lang=en

The Serf Times
DEBATE! Hutch VS Lance on Combating VOTER APATHY! (And SHOULD Dems Raise Funds on Abortion Rights?!)

The Serf Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 60:35


Go check out Hutch's streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Hutch If you enjoy what you hear please consider supporting this show at http://www.patreon.com/theserfs and we also stream live five days a week over at https://www.theserfs.tv/ or http://twitch.tv/theserfstv

Generation Squeeze's Hard Truths
Making sense of voter apathy

Generation Squeeze's Hard Truths

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 49:55


Are you wondering what the heck just happened in Ontario's election? Co-host Umair Muhammad chats with Dr. Paul Kershaw and Andrea Long about why less than half of ON voters turned out and what voter apathy means for generational fairness in Canada. Umair is Gen Squeeze's new Knowledge to Action Lead; Dr. Kershaw is our founder and regular podcast co-host; and Andrea is our Senior Director of Research and Knowledge Mobilization. We're experimenting with podcast formats and adding co-hosts to bring you more episodes each month. We'd love your feedback! Reach out to us at info@gensqueeze.ca. And as always, please share this episode and join our network at gensqueeze.ca. Learn more: Gen Squeeze's Ontario Voter's Guide Why do we focus on influencing elections and party platforms?

KGO 810 Podcast
Nikki Medoro - Voter apathy for next week's elections, and problem spelling words

KGO 810 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 26:10


Trying to gather enthusiasm for next week's election is an uphill battle, but the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro stresses the importance of having a say in how government is run by participating in elections. Also, with the Scripps Spelling Bee starting up this week, what words are hard for you to spell? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Show with Nikki Medoro Podcast
Nikki Medoro - Voter apathy for next week's elections, and problem spelling words

The Morning Show with Nikki Medoro Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 26:10


Trying to gather enthusiasm for next week's election is an uphill battle, but the Morning Show with Nikki Medoro stresses the importance of having a say in how government is run by participating in elections. Also, with the Scripps Spelling Bee starting up this week, what words are hard for you to spell? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Soul of the Nation with Jim Wallis
Rep. Sewell and Sen. Warnock Fight to Save our Democracy

The Soul of the Nation with Jim Wallis

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 29:40


Representative Terri Sewell and Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock discuss their ongoing battle to protect voting rights for people who are at risk of losing their franchise to participate in our democratic elections.“People talk about how divided our country is,” adds Senator Warnock. “Both Democrats and Republicans are saying that something is broken in our Democracy. How can we not have a debate about it in the United States Senate?” Rep. Sewell urges all citizens, “to vote, volunteer, organize, turn out, and elect people who will do the right thing.”Listen to these two voting rights leaders advocate for the protection of the integrity of our democratic system of government.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Audio Long Read
Votes for children! Why we should lower the voting age to six

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 31:19


Welcome to a new series of long reads: Reconstruction after Covid The generational divide is deforming democracy. But there is a solution. By David Runciman. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Africalink | Deutsche Welle
The 77 Percent – Voter apathy among African youths

Africalink | Deutsche Welle

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 19:59


Some African youths say their voices are often ignored during elections. Poor voter registration in Kenya typifies this phenomenon. Where does the problem lie and who stands to lose the most? Hear what young Kenyans have to say about this!

Radio Islam
Grave Concerns Over Voter Apathy As Country Go To The Polls Next Monday - Imraan Buccus

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 9:05


Grave Concerns Over Voter Apathy As Country Go To The Polls Next Monday - Imraan Buccus by Radio Islam

Women's News Beat
Amakhosikazi Chatroom participants share views on voter apathy among youths in Zimbabwe

Women's News Beat

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 10:52


Amakhosikazi Chatroom participants share views on voter apathy among youths in Zimbabwe

Mornings with Sue & Andy
Election Day Round Up with Global's Amanda Connolly, Voter Apathy, Teen Sleep Study and Motivational Monday with Jenny Mannion

Mornings with Sue & Andy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 24:31


Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, September 20th. It's Election Day! We begin with a conversation with Global News Political Reporter Amanda Connolly. Amanda gives us details on how the leaders of the major parties spent the last weekend ahead of today's vote. Next are you planning on voting today? If not – why not? We speak with Samantha Reusch, Executive Director of the group “Apathy is Boring,” to explain why some Canadians can't be bothered to cast their vote and what can be done to combat the lack of interest. Does it seem like your ‘teen' is always tired? We hear details on a new study from the “Attention Behavior and Sleep Lab” out of McGill University that examines the unique ‘sleep requirements' of teenagers and how the Pandemic may have actually promoted healthier sleep habits for the age group. And finally, it's our weekly segment aimed at helping you “live your best life”.  Today on “Motivational Monday”, we meet Author and ‘Mindfulness Expert' Jenny Mannion. Jenny shares some timely tips on how to focus on “you” – as September happens to be “Self-Care Awareness & Self-Improvement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Thompson Show
Voter apathy and anger, Last-minute election impressions & Updates on Western University student walkout and the Hamilton kidnapping

Scott Thompson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 59:21


The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Fred Fox, older brother of Terry Fox, joined Scott off the top of the show. Later, Darrell Bricker of Ipsos told us how Canadians are feeling about voting and how that may affect the election, and we got insight on the final days of the campaign from Professor Andrea Perrella, Michael Taube and host of ON Point, Alex Pierson. Sawyer Bogdan gave us the latest on the student walkout at Western University, and we got an update from Lisa Polewski on the home invasion-kidnapping-homicide case in Mount Hope, Hamilton, Ontario. Guests: Fred Fox, Terry Fox's older brother, joining on behalf of the Terry Fox foundation Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Polling Sawyer Bogdan, reporter with Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London Andrea Perrella is a professor in the Political Science department at Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo Alex Pierson, host of ON Point with Alex Pierson Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper Lisa Polewski, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine News Anchors - Diana Weeks and Ted Michaels Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's News Beat
Youths share views on voter apathy

Women's News Beat

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 8:54


Youths share views on why they are not registering to vote for the 2023 elections.

One-On-One: Communications in the Digital Age
The Big Yellow Taxi, The Recall, and Voter Apathy

One-On-One: Communications in the Digital Age

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 13:37


California Voters have two questions to answer on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.   1. Do you want to recall (remove) Gavin Newsom as Governor?   And   2. Which candidate should replace the Governor if he is recalled?   Dozens of would-be Governors are on the ballot, and CA taxpayers are spending $276 million on this special election.   The winner or loser will be decided with a simple majority vote. But early polling shows most Californians are not at all interested.   Please subscribe and Share.    I will post a transcript of this Episode of One-On-One on my website. Also, links and voter information on gloriamoraga.com.

Open Space Zambia Podcast
23. Disinformation and Voter Apathy

Open Space Zambia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 3:33


Bloggers of Zambia and Panos Institute Southern Africa are implementing a project called Fighting Misinformation and Promoting Democracy in Zambia. This project is funded by Open Society Initiative. In this episode, we discuss disinformation and voter apathy.

The Eurointelligence Podcast
On Les Républicains' revival - 21 June 2021

The Eurointelligence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 18:57


The Eurointelligence team discusses the French regional elections and the return of Les Républicains', European summitry and green investment.

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Is voter apathy threatening democracy- Nigerian Punch. Voters should take a civic test before voting

Mabinda Opinion Journalism BookLink: https://read.amazon.com/litb/B00QGST8I0?f=2&l=en_US&ref_=litb_m

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 21:41


Is voter apathy threatening democracy- Nigerian Punch. Voters should take a civic test before voting

Thanks for the Words
Bernie Sanders Memes Demonstrate the Pitfalls of Voter Apathy

Thanks for the Words

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 6:51


I enjoyed the circulation of Bernie Sanders and his mittens just as much as the next person. However, I can't help but feel some frustration that this kind of enthusiasm for Bernie doesn't extend to voting for some of our younger demographics. Thumbnail Image by Dean Moriarty from Pixabay To Support the Podcast and Help Sustain Future Episodes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thanksforthewords/support

Anticipating The Unintended
#79 What Do Voter Preferences Reveal?

Anticipating The Unintended

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 7:11


This newsletter is really a public policy thought-letter. While excellent newsletters on specific themes within public policy already exist, this thought-letter is about frameworks, mental models, and key ideas that will hopefully help you think about any public policy problem in imaginative ways. It seeks to answer just one question: how do I think about a particular public policy problem/solution?Welcome to the mid-week edition in which we write essays on a public policy theme. The usual public policy review comes out on weekends.PS: If you enjoy listening instead of reading, we have this edition available as an audio narration on all podcasting platforms courtesy the good folks at Ad-Auris. If you have any feedback, please send it to us. - RSJThe Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in partnership with the research and analytics firm YouGov conducted the Indian American Attitudes Survey (IAAS) between September 1 and September 20, 2020. Sumitra Badrinathan, Devesh Kapur and Milan Vaishnav now have a paper titled ‘How Will Indian Americans Vote’ based on this survey that has a few interesting conclusions.  The study is useful to test a few hypotheses that have emerged in India in the past few years. These include:Indian Americans have nudged closer to the Republicans on the back of Trump-Modi chemistry. The enthusiasm for PM Modi among NRIs and among BJP supporters in India for Trump has created a positive self-reinforcing cycle for both. Most Indian Americans have turned conservative over time going by their stand on domestic issues in India. This is drawn from the views of many vocal Indian Americans on social media platforms and the anecdotal evidence of friends and family on WhatsApp groups supporting the conservative or majoritarian stance of this regime. This has led many to assume a large defection of Indian Americans from the Democratic camp that leans liberal. There have been multiple instances of the Democratic leadership (Biden, Harris, Warren, Jaypal et al) being critical of India’s position on various core issues like revocation of Article 370, the clampdown in Kashmir and the handling of CAA protests. There’s been a feeling the Democrats will lose support among Indian Americans because of this. Lastly, Indian Americans are seen as a model minority that’s highly educated, law-abiding with twice the national average household income. Will the typical minority issues like immigration, race and identity politics animate them like they do for other minorities?The key conclusions from the study are summarised below. It is quite an eye-opener when you consider the hypotheses outlined above. Indian Americans remain solidly with the Democratic Party. Recent anecdotal narratives notwithstanding, there is scant evidence that Democratic voters are defecting toward Trump and the Republican Party. Seventy-two percent of registered Indian American voters plan to vote for Biden and 22 percent intend to vote for Trump in the 2020 November election.Indian Americans do not consider U.S.-India relations to be one of the principal determinants of their vote choice in this election. The economy and healthcare are the two most important issues influencing the vote choice of Indian Americans, although supporters of the two parties differ on key priorities. “Kitchen table” issues dominate over foreign policy concerns. Indian Americans exhibit signs of significant political polarization. Just like the wider voting public, Republican and Democratic Indian American voters are politically polarized and hold markedly negative views of the opposing party and divergent positions on several contentious policy issues—from immigration to law enforcement.U.S.-born Indian American citizens tilt left compared to foreign-born citizens. While both U.S.-born and naturalized Indian Americans favor the Democratic Party, this tilt is more pronounced for U.S.-born Indian Americans. Political participation by naturalized citizens is more muted, however, manifesting in lower rates of voter turnout and weaker partisan identification.Harris has mobilized Indian Americans, especially Democrats. Harris’s vice presidential candidacy has galvanized a large section of the Indian American community to turn out to vote. On balance, while the Harris pick might not change large numbers of votes (given the community’s historic Democratic orientation), her candidacy is linked to greater enthusiasm for the Democratic ticket.A large section of Indian Americans view the Republican Party as unwelcoming. Indian Americans refrain from identifying with the Republican Party due, in part, to a perception that the party is intolerant of minorities and overly influenced by Christian evangelicalism. Those who identify as Republicans are primarily moved to do so because of economic policy differences with the Democrats—with particularly marked differences regarding healthcare. Political beliefs seep into perceptions of U.S.-India bilateral relations. Indian Americans believe Democrats do a better job of managing U.S.-India ties by a considerable margin while Republicans hold more favorable views of Modi. Bottom line: That nationalist, majoritarian NRI friend on your WhatsApp group finds virtues in liberalism while making their electoral choice.    Voter Apathy ≠ Political Apathy— Pranay KotasthaneIndian governments’ don’t do well on law and order, education, and public health. And yet there’s wide support whenever Indian governments and political parties promise new schemes to accomplish even grander things. What explains this paradox?I have two hypotheses.One, the political enthusiasm hypothesis. This is the reverse of the voter apathy idea. It means that the voters who have a disproportionate influence on setting the political agenda (read middle-income voters) were never apathetic to politics but only to government provision of public services.They became apathetic towards government provision of public services because rising incomes meant that they could substitute the missing services with their own private solutions. Having done that, politics became a means to achieve other outcomes — those unrelated to market failures. Voting apathy never meant political apathy.See this from the Exit, Voice, Loyalty thesis. Loyalty makes exit difficult. So the median Indian voter never really exited from Indian politics and instead chose to voice concerns unrelated to government provision of basic services.My second hypothesis is more charitable to the Indian voter. I call it the expanding moral arc thesis. It is based on the book The Moral Arc by Michael Shermer. The book argues that the moral arc is continuously expanding because of science and reason.The key insight for us is that Indian politics is being played out in the background of this increasing moral arc. This makes the Indian developmental challenge possibly more moral but definitely less fast. The inequality narrative in India is a reflection of this expanding moral arc. The government’s role in India is seen as a moral project, not a utilitarian one and hence we are okay to give its record on fixing market failures a free pass.(Originally published at express.thinkpragati.com on April 2, 2019)HomeWorkReading and listening recommendations on public policy matters[Article] Systematic Inequality and American Democracy by Danyelle Solomon, Connor Maxwell, and Abril Castro published by the Centre for American Progress[Article] David Brooks on social trust and moral convulsions in America[Video] This discussion on Raghuram Rajan’s The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind is worth a watch. It will make you think harder about the distinct roles of the state, markets, and the community. Get on the email list at publicpolicy.substack.com

Burning Man LIVE
Vote Hard with The Voter Party

Burning Man LIVE

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 41:30


The U.S. trails most developed countries in voter turnout. The thought that your vote doesn’t matter, or that there’s no good choice - some say that thought is manufactured or perpetuated to prevent people from exercising their power. Some say voting is not fun. Stuart and Logan discuss voter apathy, voter ho-hum, and creative solutions to election spectators.  They talk with Mark Rosenberg, aka Winkel, from The Voter Party. Inspired by the participatory culture of Burning Man, TheVoterParty.org teaches individuals how to use art, music, and costuming to get out the vote in their communities: creative canvassing, friend-banking, polling place performances, and de-escalation skills should the need arise.It’s an informative inquiry into which instrument is better to play at the polls: a ukulele, a fife (through a bullhorn), or a recorder...TheVoterParty.orgLIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

News Of The Week
Voter Apathy - 2020 Pandemic Edition! [Explict]

News Of The Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 104:27


On this special episode of The Fedora Chronicles Radio Show, Jason Cousineau and Eric Fisk tackle the difficult topic - why don't more Americans vote? Could it be the plague of horrible candidates who are out of touch with the working and middle classes? Could it be that both the Republican and the Democrat parties are seen as corrupt, populated with corrupt elected officials whose behavior is dictated by their campaign donors and special interest groups? Or could it be the rampant voter shaming - as if there's something wrong with you on every physical, emotional and spiritual level if you don't vote the "correct" way as if voting you are conscious is a wasted vote? SHOW NOTES https://thefedorachronicles.com/podcast/2020-10-14-voter-appathy.html

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The Metaphysical Connection
Voter Apathy - 2020 Pandemic Edition! [Explict]

The Metaphysical Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 104:27


On this special episode of The Fedora Chronicles Radio Show, Jason Cousineau and Eric Fisk tackle the difficult topic - why don't more Americans vote? Could it be the plague of horrible candidates who are out of touch with the working and middle classes? Could it be that both the Republican and the Democrat parties are seen as corrupt, populated with corrupt elected officials whose behavior is dictated by their campaign donors and special interest groups? Or could it be the rampant voter shaming - as if there's something wrong with you on every physical, emotional and spiritual level if you don't vote the "correct" way as if voting you are conscious is a wasted vote? SHOW NOTES https://thefedorachronicles.com/podcast/2020-10-14-voter-appathy.html

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The Paranormal Post
Voter Apathy - 2020 Pandemic Edition! [Explict]

The Paranormal Post

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 104:27


On this special episode of The Fedora Chronicles Radio Show, Jason Cousineau and Eric Fisk tackle the difficult topic - why don't more Americans vote? Could it be the plague of horrible candidates who are out of touch with the working and middle classes? Could it be that both the Republican and the Democrat parties are seen as corrupt, populated with corrupt elected officials whose behavior is dictated by their campaign donors and special interest groups? Or could it be the rampant voter shaming - as if there's something wrong with you on every physical, emotional and spiritual level if you don't vote the "correct" way as if voting you are conscious is a wasted vote? SHOW NOTES https://thefedorachronicles.com/podcast/2020-10-14-voter-appathy.html

The Fedora Chronicles Network
Voter Apathy - 2020 Pandemic Edition! [Explict]

The Fedora Chronicles Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 104:27


On this special episode of The Fedora Chronicles Radio Show, Jason Cousineau and Eric Fisk tackle the difficult topic - why don't more Americans vote? Could it be the plague of horrible candidates who are out of touch with the working and middle classes? Could it be that both the Republican and the Democrat parties are seen as corrupt, populated with corrupt elected officials whose behavior is dictated by their campaign donors and special interest groups? Or could it be the rampant voter shaming - as if there's something wrong with you on every physical, emotional and spiritual level if you don't vote the "correct" way as if voting you are conscious is a wasted vote? SHOW NOTES https://thefedorachronicles.com/podcast/2020-10-14-voter-appathy.html

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CitizenCast
Reality Check: the real truth about voter apathy—and what we all can do about it

CitizenCast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 20:42


Jen Devor, co-founder of Better Civics, chats with WURD host Charles Ellison about our electoral system and how it's constantly putting up barriers to voting

Distributed Media: the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Podcast Network
Dillon Chen - Edgeware ($EDG), Improving D-Governance, Polkadot Launch, Sushi vs Uniswap, BuilDAO Roadmap

Distributed Media: the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 56:19


The Layer1 team sits down w/ Dillon Chen of Edgeware to discuss improving Governance in Crypto, earning a Parachain slot on Polkadot, the "Lockdrop" and Fair Distribution practices in DeFi, building Edgeware's ecosystem through BuilDAO, and his thoughts on Sushiswap vs Uniswap.

LTA - Listen, Talk, Act
Voter Apathy (Segment 3)

LTA - Listen, Talk, Act

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 21:46


LTA’s guest is Mr. Joe Williams, former City Councilor for the city of Tulsa, co-founder of 100 Black Men of Tulsa; amongst other community involvement. Mr. Williams is currently a candidate for Osage County Commissioner, Oklahoma.

Empire State Conservatives Podcast
ESC Ep 26: The Direct Result of Our Voter Apathy - The New York Reproductive Health Bill

Empire State Conservatives Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 22:32


In this powerful episode, Justin breaks down one of, if not THE MOST egregious bill in the history of our state - The New York Reproductive Health Act. This bill will allow abortions to occur right up until birth, and is a travesty to unborn lives. Hear Justin's plea to stop being complacent, and to get out there and make a difference in 2020 and beyond! SUPPORT Empire State Conservative Network BY EITHER: DONATING - https://www.empirestateconservativenetwork.com/donate BUYING MERCH - https://www.empirestateconservativenetwork.com/store SUBSCRIBING & LEAVING US A 5 STAR REVIEW ON ITUNES - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/empire-state-conservatives-podcast/id1441178646 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empire-state-conservative-network/message

Fresh Take with Josh Dukelow
Diverging Diamond, Elections, Emotions & Apathy

Fresh Take with Josh Dukelow

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 96:04


Local News Chat with WBAY's Kathryn Bracho (0:00)Your Take on Election Day & Campaign Ads (17:57)John Gosling on Elections & Our Emotions (37:24)Jerry Bader & Kristin Karnitz on Voter Apathy (57:43)The Takeaway: Election Day Forces a Reckoning (1:28:20)

Keeping The Republic
Ep. 3. Voter Apathy and The Two-Party System

Keeping The Republic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018


“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader,Continue Reading

The Way with Anoa
Ballot or the Bullet : Voting in 2018 with Q & Da'Shaun

The Way with Anoa

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 79:54


Anoa chats with Black Millennial activists Q and Da'Shaun about voting and the recent issues with vote shaming as well as why some view not voting as an option.

Thinking Out Loud Radio Show
8am Re-Air #GetOutThe Vote Edition feat. Detroit City Council Pres. Brenda Jones

Thinking Out Loud Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 95:00


Join the conversation in this special "Get Out The Vote" Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show, as we talk with the Detroit City Council President & 13th Congressional District Candidate the Hon. Brenda Jones. In addition, to us talking to her about her run for U.S. Congress this coming August, we are going to be talking about the importance of voting in this upcoming primary and general elections. We are going to be discussing what's at stake for African Americans on the political agenda, Voter Apathy, who and what we should be concerned about during this election cycle and much more.  We are also going to talking about Omarosa's new book entitled, "Unhinged," Slated to hit bookshelves August 14th. Is it really going to be a "Tell All" or a Cash Grab?" We answer this question during the show.  And, of course we got another great "Thought Of the Week" just for you. So, be sure to listen to this week's power-packed "Get Out The Vote" Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show. 

Thinking Out Loud Radio Show
Re-Air #GetOutTheVote Edition Featuring Detroit City Council Pres. Brenda Jones

Thinking Out Loud Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 95:00


Join the conversation in this special "Get Out The Vote" Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show, as we talk with the Detroit City Council President & 13th Congressional District Candidate the Hon. Brenda Jones. In addition, to us talking to her about her run for U.S. Congress this coming August, we are going to be talking about the importance of voting in this upcoming primary and general elections. We are going to be discussing what's at stake for African Americans on the political agenda, Voter Apathy, who and what we should be concerned about during this election cycle and much more.  We are also going to talking about Omarosa's new book entitled, "Unhinged," Slated to hit bookshelves August 14th. Is it really going to be a "Tell All" or a Cash Grab?" We answer this question during the show.  And, of course we got another great "Thought Of the Week" just for you. So, be sure to listen to this week's power-packed "Get Out The Vote" Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show. 

The M Word
The M Word #23: Lubricated Friction

The M Word

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 0:41


Planned Topics include: Bridging the Generations, What Is Gen Z Up To, & Voter Apathy. Actual Topics are: The Space Force is a Lie, Fortnite Confessions, & Political Parties Suck. Rate us on iTunes here Get featured on next week's show! Submit your problems to be solved at mwordpod.com/submit or email us at ck@mwordpod.com Patreon: patreon.com/mwordpod … Read More Read More

Putting It Out There
Voter Apathy

Putting It Out There

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2018 23:24


The 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th Amendments to the United States Constitution all involved providing EVERY citizen the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Many fought and even died for this right so we cannot callously ignore the advances made by our forefathers. Change starts with each one of us and every vote does indeed matter. Research candidates and legislation and be informed about who you elect to represent your interests and the policies that will directly impact your life.

Thinking Out Loud Radio Show
8am #GetOutTheVote Edtn. feat. Detroit City Council Pres. Hon. Brenda Jones

Thinking Out Loud Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 94:00


Join the conversation in this special "Get Out The Vote" Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show, as we talk with the Detroit City Council President & 13th Congressional District Candidate the Hon. Brenda Jones. In addition, to us talking to her about her run for U.S. Congress this coming August, we are going to be talking about the importance of voting in this upcoming primary and general elections. We are going to be discussing what's at stake for African Americans on the political agenda, Voter Apathy, who and what we should be concerned about during this election cycle and much more.  We are also going to talking about Omarosa's new book entitled, "Unhinged," Slated to hit bookshelves August 14th. Is it really going to be a "Tell All" or a Cash Grab?" We answer this question during the show.  And, of course, we got another great "Thought Of the Week" just for you. So, be sure to listen to this week's power-packed "Get Out The Vote" Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show. 

Thinking Out Loud Radio Show
"Get Out The Vote" feat. 13th Congressional District Cand. Hon. Brenda Jones

Thinking Out Loud Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 94:00


Join the conversation in this special "Get Out The Vote" Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show, as we talk with the Detroit City Council President & 13th Congressional District Candidate the Hon. Brenda Jones. In addition, to us talking to her about her run for U.S. Congress this coming August, we are going to be talking about the importance of voting in this upcoming primary and general elections. We are going to be discussing what's at stake for African Americans on the political agenda, Voter Apathy, who and what we should be concerned about during this election cycle and much more.  We are also going to talking about Omarosa's new book entitled, "Unhinged," Slated to hit bookshelves August 14th. Is it really going to be a "Tell All" or a Cash Grab?" We answer this question during the show.  And, of course we got another great "Thought Of the Week" just for you. So, be sure to listen to this week's power-packed "Get Out The Vote" Edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show. 

IPPR
Mathew Lawrence, Senior Research Fellow IPPR: An interview on BBC Somerset discussing political inequality and voter apathy

IPPR

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 4:58


Read more at https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/it-s-not-apathy-but-inequality-that-threatens-our-democracy-ffg3wdcd7 #GE2017, #BrendaFromBristol, #voterapathy, #politicalinequality, #BBC, #radio

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10th Year Seniors - Culture
8YJ - I Need a Minute - Bahamian Voter Apathy

10th Year Seniors - Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 51:02


In the latest 8YJ podcast we discuss the mood of the Bahamian electorate and why so many people seem to be turned off by our national politics.

Seabreeze Church Sermons

Worried that your vote won’t count during this next election? Voter apathy will prevent many people from voting, but God offers an opportunity to make decisions in our own lives every single day. Listen to this message to find out how your daily vote...

RuffRydrz-RADIO
AMERICA'S "VAPID" NON-VOTING ELECTORATE - U GUYS R A BIG FAT BUNCH OF "NOTHING"!

RuffRydrz-RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2015 7:00


AMERICA'S "VAPID" NON-VOTING ELECTORATE - U GUYS R A BIG FAT BUNCH OF "NOTHING"!      

Independent Underground Radio Network (IURN)
Time to Evaluate the Media Role in Voter Apathy & Disconnection 11/12 @ 9pm ET

Independent Underground Radio Network (IURN)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 116:00


Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST - Today's Special Episode will air at 9 pm ET. Does our media play a role in the extreme apathy of the National and Michigan's voting population. During the 2014 General Election, voter participation was verified to be at the lowest level since World War II. Meanwhile in Michigan, less than 40% of eligible voters bothered to show up at the polls. However, did the constant stream of Bad News, whether it was Ebola or Congressional Dreadlock with the President reported night after night -- have voters not care want happened or who won on November 4th? Meanwhile in Michigan, does the results of November 4 prove its time for radicial change for State Democrats or continue the same structure with extreme losses to boot?   Independent Underground Radio LIVE (IURL) FEATURED FOUR YEAR ON BTR -Progressive Talk Radio- podcast based out of Ann Arbor covering Michigan and National Politics, breaking news and more. As Michigan's Top Politico podcast, IU Radio LIVE had over 1.2 Million podcast downloads since 2010! Host Monica RW is an owner/writer for the popular Independent Underground News website, media consultant for ROJS Media LLC, a experienced grassroots and elected local political leader, and brings her researched Independent opinions to the political issues of the day. Call into the show with your thoughts and opinions at 347-934-0185 or tweet us @IUNewsTalk. Follow our blog Independent Underground News & Talk (IUNT) at: http:///www.rojsnews.com Join Us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iunewstalk Become our latest Facebook Fan: http://www.facebook.com/rojsradio

The Colin McEnroe Show
Is Social Studies to Blame for Voter Apathy?

The Colin McEnroe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2014 49:30


Ever since 1778 when Thomas Jefferson, revising the laws of Virginia, wrote something called a Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge, there's been an ongoing debate about how to make sure people know what they need to know to participate fully as citizens of this democracy.As is so often the case with Jefferson, his ideas and words seem visionary and eternal until you poke around in them a little bit and then it gets more complicated especially vis-a-vis who he thought was really fit to lead the American people.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

K-100 RADIO: MUSIC | COMEDY | TALK
EPISODE 220 "OCCUPY WALL STREET"

K-100 RADIO: MUSIC | COMEDY | TALK

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2011 124:00


There is a movement going down that is being swept up under the medias proverbial carpet. This movement is growing larger by the day. This movement represents the best interest of about 99% of the countries population..hell the WORLDS population for that matter. It doesn't have a lot of funding. It doesn't have a whole bunch of super star supporters (although a few have shown face and endorsed it). This movement is the OCCUPY WALL STREET movement and I can think of a better one to support here on K-100 Radio. To keep it simple and plain this is a growing group of people who feel like the big banks and financial industry collapse of 2008 are major reasons that this countries economy is on a bad down slope. We can blame PLENTY of people for this from POLITICIANS, to VOTER APATHY, and CORPORATIONS and LOBBYIST, and more. The simple truth they preach: AMERICA IS NO LONGER A COUNTRY FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE...IT IS FOR THE CORPORATIONS AND RAN BY THEM! This can NOT be argued when you look at the de-regulation and laws that have been passed in this country over the past 3 decades. CAPITALISM SUCKS and thats just all to it! The once almighty dollar and the pursuit of it by big business has become the focal point of our political leaders. OCCUPY WALL STREET is a movement that want to expose and end the tyranny of big business first and citizens last mentality that has corrupted our government. So why wouldn't K-100 Radio support that! Tune in!

Guardian Focus
Guardian Focus podcast: The AV referendum

Guardian Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2011 31:54


Michael White talks to MPs, voters, campaigners and experts prior to the referendum on the alternative vote system on 5 May

America's Community Voices Network
AMERICA'S COMMUNITY VOICES: Election 2010--Why We All MUST VOTE!

America's Community Voices Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2010 46:00


The mid-term elections for the year 2010 are arguably the most critical of this young century. The age of Obama has produced circumstances and unintended consequences that none of us could have foreseen. In this upcoming election, every vote counts in a way and manner that has perhaps never occurred before. At stake is the direction of a nation in which the pundits, 24 hour news cycle, talk radio, internet blogs, special interest groups and the established political parties have failed to act in the best interest of the public good. Sitting out this election by not voting is not the best way to make your voice and our community voices heard. We'll talk about early voting, absentee voting, voting on election day and what are the individual responsibilities of American Citizens relative to voting in a free, democratic, representative democracy.

Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)
May 30, 2007 Alan Watt - Blurb "Crisis Creation by the Club of Rome - Clubbing Us to Death" *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - May 30, 2007 (Exempting Music and Literary Quotes)

Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.xml Format)

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2007 58:13


Think Tanks Planning the Future - Marketing to Marketers - Groups and Sub-cultures - Gradualized Propaganda, CIA - MI6 - Mossad - Compartmentalization - "Need to Know" basis, Top Foundations - Specialization - Pyramid Structure - Worldwide Agencies and NGOs - Media, Club of Rome - World Unification Techniques - Idea insertion in Fiction and Drama, -- BOOK - "The First Global Revolution: A Report by the Council of the Club of Rome" by Alexander King and Bertrand Schneider - Pantheon Books, New York, 1991 -- Persuasion as an Art - Logic and Rhetoric - Plato's Dialogues - Addition and Omission of Information, Societal Order - Community - Religion, Archives of Previous Generations, Dominant Minority, "Mankind's Encounter with the Planet", Materialism, Survival of "The Race", Globalization and Global Governance, Extremism and Charismatic Leaders, Laws of "Nature" - People and Children of Nature - Immature Capacities and Subordination - Elimination of the "Vacuum", Fear Tactics for Public, "New Hands in Card-Game of Politics" - Ideologies - "Global Village" - American "Dream" is now Nightmare - Scarring the Collective Conscience - Hispanic Migration - AIDS (made in Warfare Laboratories) to Destroy Immune System, Marxism and Socialism - Economic Development - Capitalism - "Common Vision" - Shaping the World - Common Enemies - Common Adversary - John Dewey - "Alien Invasion", Scapegoats, Ethnic Minorities, CREATION OF NEW ENEMIES: Pollution - Water Shortage - Famine - Illiteracy - Unemployment, Totalitarian Countries - Human Rights - Process of Democratization, Changing definitions of Democracy, Masonic Compass and Square, Political Party Rivalries, Voting for Multi-millionaire Lawyers - Top Politicians All Belong to Same Club, "Political Will", Democratic Procedure, -- Winston Churchill quote: "Democracy is the Worst of All Systems, Except for the Rest" -- Margaret Thatcher "New World Order" speech, Private Organizations of Experts, International "Policing" (Armies), Public-Private Corporations, "Enlightened Public Support" - Grass-Roots level - Voter "Apathy", Communistic "Utopia" - Russian Ruling Families, Common Threat to Unite People - Solidarity of All Peoples - Changed Attitudes and Behaviour - "Real Enemy is Humanity Itself", New Environmentalism - Gaea Worship - Overpopulation - Ongoing Propaganda ("Continuing Education"), Use of Religion to Terrify - Fear of Shadows and Demons - Any Reality can be Induced, Voluntary Sterilization - Genetic Enhancement, Elimination of Survival Capabilities - State will Make Decisions for Public, Theft of Sentient Abilities - Scripted Versions of Reality - Psychopathic Egos and Myriads of Bureaucrats - Rationalization, (Song: "The Times they are a' Changin' " by Keb' Mo (Kevin Moore) ) *Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - May 30, 2007 (Exempting Music and Literary Quotes)