Podcasts about Voter registration

Hello to you listening in Spokane, Washington! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Christopher Armitage writing The Existentialist Republic on Substack posted an article entitled Democrats Can Launch Criminal Investigations into DOGE, Today. According to Armitage dozens of state investigations have the power to bring criminal actions to hold Musk/DOGE accountable for pirating private Social Security Administration (SSA) data and releasing it to third parties. Click HERE to read the article and get ready to take steps to e-mail your County Prosecutor, Governor and Attorney General.     Following are three email templates you can use if you live in the Great State of Washington. For all other states, please check the Substack article comments to find yours. If you don't see your state, comment in the post to receive your state's relevant statutes and templates to email. Thank you for listening and taking action wherever your feet touch the ground! Email 1: To your Washington State County Prosecutor Dear, I'm writing to request that your office refer a matter to Attorney General Nick Brown for criminal investigation under RCW 43.10.232. In a January 16, 2026 court filing in AFSCME v. Social Security Administration (D. Md., No. 1:25-cv-00596), the U.S. Department of Justice admitted that employees of the Department of Government Efficiency, while embedded at the Social Security Administration, transferred agency data to an unauthorized third-party server called Cloudflare outside all SSA security protocols. The SSA has confirmed it cannot determine what data was shared or whether it still exists on that server. A DOGE team member also sent an encrypted file believed to contain the names and addresses of roughly 1,000 people to the Department of Homeland Security and DOGE leadership, and the SSA has been unable to access the file to verify its contents. The filing further revealed that a DOGE employee signed a "Voter Data Agreement" with a political advocacy group seeking to match Social Security records against state voter rolls to overturn election results in certain states. The SSA made two Hatch Act referrals to the Office of Special Counsel as a result. Separately, NPR has reported that DOGE engineer Aram Moghaddassi contacted the Florida governor's office about state voter data while working simultaneously at SSA and DHS, and that a DOGE associate publicly claimed to have matched SSA data against voter rolls at a political rally. SSA records include the personal information of Washington residents in [your county]. This conduct may constitute violations of Washington's identity theft statute (RCW 9.35.020) and the Washington Cybercrime Act (RCW 9A.90). Federal officials do not have blanket immunity from state criminal prosecution when they exceed the scope of their authorized duties. I'm asking you to refer this matter to Attorney General Brown so his Criminal Justice Division can investigate whether Washington residents were victims of state crimes. The AG's office has confirmed it needs a referral from a county prosecutor or the governor to act. You have the authority to open that door. Thank you for your time and your service to our community. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] Email 2: To the Washington State Governor Ferguson Dear Governor Ferguson, I'm writing to request that your office refer a matter to Attorney General Nick Brown for criminal investigation under RCW 43.10.232. In a January 16, 2026 court filing in AFSCME v. Social Security Administration (D. Md., No. 1:25-cv-00596), the U.S. Department of Justice admitted that employees of the Department of Government Efficiency, while embedded at the Social Security Administration, transferred agency data to an unauthorized third-party server called Cloudflare outside all SSA security protocols. The SSA has confirmed it cannot determine what data was shared or whether it still exists on that server. A DOGE team member also sent an encrypted file believed to contain the names and addresses of roughly 1,000 people to the Department of Homeland Security and DOGE leadership, and the SSA has been unable to access the file to verify its contents. The filing further revealed that a DOGE employee signed a "Voter Data Agreement" with a political advocacy group seeking to match Social Security records against state voter rolls to overturn election results in certain states. The SSA made two Hatch Act referrals to the Office of Special Counsel as a result. Separately, NPR has reported that a DOGE engineer contacted the Florida governor's office about state voter data while working simultaneously at SSA and DHS, and that a DOGE associate publicly claimed to have matched SSA data against voter rolls at a political rally. These actions may constitute violations of Washington's identity theft statute (RCW 9.35.020) and the Washington Cybercrime Act (RCW 9A.90). The personal information of millions of Washington residents is contained in SSA records. Federal officials do not have blanket immunity from state criminal prosecution when they exceed the scope of their authorized duties, and a state conviction cannot be erased by a presidential pardon. The Attorney General's office has confirmed it requires a referral from a county prosecutor or the governor to investigate and prosecute criminal matters. I'm asking you to make that referral so Attorney General Brown can determine whether Washington residents were victims of state crimes. Thank you for your leadership. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] Email 3: To the Washington State Attorney General's Office The Honorable Nick Brown, I understand that the Washington Attorney General's office requires a referral from a county prosecutor or the governor to investigate and prosecute criminal matters. Toward that end I've written to both my [insert your county's name]  County prosecutor [insert the prosecutor's name] and Governor Ferguson requesting that they make such a referral. Specifically, I've asked them to refer the matter of DOGE employees' handling of Social Security Administration data, as described in the January 2026 DOJ court filing and subsequent reporting, for investigation under Washington's identity theft statute (RCW 9.35.020) and the Washington Cybercrime Act (RCW 9A.90). I wanted your office to be aware that this request is coming, and I hope Attorney General Brown will be prepared to act when the referral arrives. 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In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast the guys talk about the Trans shooting in Rhode Island, voter registration and legal IDs, the Save Act, AOC and her word salads, the Epstein files and Jesse Jackson's death.

Republicans in Arizona have only grown their voter registration advantage in recent years. But will it be enough to fight tough political headwinds facing the GOP in 2026? Plus, why the American internet experience is starting to resemble the Chinese one.

American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Feb. 11, 2026Proof of Citizenship: Trial Begins on Strict NH Law; FL Bill Advances; VA Bill Ends Searches for Registered Noncitizens 90 Days Before the ElectionWe have important state updates on proof of citizenship legislation in New Hampshire and Florida, and a bill in Virginia to keep eligible voters from being disenfranchised during purges of noncitizens from voter rolls.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (2024)  NH Voter Suppression Bill Eliminates Sworn Affidavits for Voter Registration, Demanding Citizenship Documents for Otherwise Qualified Voters. It Could Disenfranchise Thousands. ACLU NH - Coalition for Open Democracy v. ScanlonNew Hampshire Public Radio - Trial begins over fate of NH's proof-of-citizenship voter lawNew Hampshire Bulletin - Plaintiffs argue NH voter citizenship law an unlawful burden, in first day of two-week trialFlorida Phoenix - Bill requiring new FL voters to prove U.S. citizenship clears first committee American Democracy Minute - (2024) U.S. Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Purge of Alleged Non Citizen Voters Only Days Before the Election, Ignoring Established Federal Law. Eligible Voters Were on the List, Too.Virginia Mercury - Senate moves to strengthen protections against voter roll purgesCenter for Election Innovation and Research - Three reasons non-citizen voting is a myth—no matter what you've heard​ Groups Taking Action:ACLU NH, Coalition for Open Democracy,   All Voting is Local FL, Southern Poverty Law Center,   Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #NoncitizenVoting #ProofofCitizenship #NHPolitics #Virginia #Florida #VoterPurges #Disenfranchised  

In this episode, we're answering questions from organizations about voter registration, which is, of course, timely given the upcoming midterm election season. Since these activities occur within an electoral framework, it's crucial to keep various legal aspects in mind while crafting and executing your voter registration campaigns. We'll discuss the key considerations related to nonprofit tax law, federal election law, and state law.  Attorneys for this episode Sarah Efthymiou  Susan Finkle Sourlis   Monika Graham   Voter Registration   501(c)(3) nonprofits are effective voter registration advocates because they are trusted, nonpartisan organizations with deep ties to their communities, especially populations that are often underrepresented in the electoral process. By conducting voter registration drives, they remove practical barriers to voting, help people navigate confusing rules and deadlines, and expand equitable access to civic participation. This work strengthens democracy without endorsing candidates or parties and aligns with nonprofit missions by empowering communities to have a voice in the policies that affect their lives.  Why are c3s effective voter registration advocates?   Deep trust and credibility.   Direct access to underrepresented voters.   Nonpartisan by law.   Education + assistance.   Long-term relationship building.   Why host voter registration programs?   Registration is the biggest barrier to voting.   They increase participation and equity.   They normalize civic engagement.   They strengthen democracy (without being partisan).   They align with many nonprofit missions.   Federal Tax Law:   Federal tax law allows 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to engage in voter registration and education activities, as long as those efforts are conducted in a strictly nonpartisan manner. Understanding these rules is essential to ensure compliance while encouraging civic participation and protecting the organization's tax-exempt status.  I'm a 501(c)(3) public charity. How can I engage in VR without jeopardizing my status?  501(c)(3) public charities must conduct all voter registration activities in a strictly nonpartisan manner.   Voter registration activities should be designed to encourage participation by all eligible individuals.   Any targeting of voter registration efforts must be based on neutral, nonpartisan criteria.   Organizations should exercise caution when connecting issue advocacy with voter registration activities.     I've heard that there are bad actors out there trying to "catch" c3's doing something wrong. What can we do to protect ourselves?  Prepare for challenging questions by having a trusted partner ("buddy system") during voter engagement.   Consider having a point person designated to handle tricky situations and/or suspicious questions.   Invest in thorough training for all staff and volunteers involved in voter registration efforts.   Federal Election Law  Under federal election law and the rules governing 501(c)(3) organizations, charities and other tax-exempt nonprofits may engage in voter registration and other civic engagement activities as long as they remain strictly nonpartisan and do not support or oppose any candidate or political party. This limitation stems from the Johnson Amendment and IRS regulations, which prohibit political campaign intervention but explicitly allow educational and voter registration efforts that help people participate in the electoral process withneutrality.   What are some FEC rules we should be aware of to stay in compliance?   Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations strictly prohibit coordination of voter registration activities with candidates, political parties, or campaigns.   Since the Citizens United decision, independent expenditures related to voter registration and partisan targeting are allowed for 501(c)(4) organizations but remain prohibited for 501(c)(3)s.   Under no circumstances can 501(c)(3) organizations offer payments or anything of value—including food, gifts, or incentives like pizza—in exchange for voter registration.   State Regulations  State laws play an important role in shaping how 501(c)(3) organizations conduct voter registration activities. While federal law allows nonprofits to engage in nonpartisan voter registration, each state sets its own rules around registration procedures, deadlines, training requirements, and handling of voter information. Understanding and complying withapplicable state laws is essential for 501(c)(3)s to conduct voter registration safely, legally, and effectively.  Do we need to watch out for anything on the state level?  Yes, potentially. Voter registration rules and requirements can vary widely by state, so it's essential to consult your state elections office for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance.   States often have specific legal requirements for organizations conducting voter registration drives.   Proper submission of completed voter registration forms is critical for validating registrations and maintaining compliance.   Are there any state developments to be aware of?  There is a growing divide among states between those actively expanding voter access and those implementing increasingly restrictive voting laws.   Several states are pursuing more restrictive policies that risk disenfranchising eligible voters by imposing stricter identification requirements or limiting mail-in voting access.   Funding Sources  Funding sources can affect how 501(c)(3) organizations conduct voter registration activities. While nonprofits may use private or foundation funds for nonpartisan voter registration, certain funding sources—such as government grants or restricted donations—may impose additional conditions or limitations. Understanding these funding rules helps ensure voter registration efforts remain compliant, nonpartisan, and consistent with both legal requirements and funder expectations.    What funds can 501(c)(3) organizations use to fund VR efforts?   Both public and private foundations can provide vital funding to 501(c)(3) organizations conducting voter registration drives, supporting nonpartisan civic engagement and expanding democratic participation.   Under IRS rules, private foundations cannot earmark grants exclusively for voter registration drives unless they comply with the detailed requirements of 26 CFR 4945(f):  The organization sponsoring or conducting the voter registration drive (the sponsoring organization) must be a 501(c)(3) organization  The registration activities of the sponsoring organization must be nonpartisan, conducted in five or more states, and occur over more than one election cycle  A contribution for such activities may not be subject to conditions requiring use in a specific state (or political subdivision) or in a specific election cycle  At least 85 percent of the sponsoring organization's income must be directly spent on activities relating to the purpose for which it was organized and operated, and  At least 85 percent of the sponsoring organization's support, other than gross investment income, must be contributed by exempt organizations, the general public, or government units; no more than 25 percent of its support may come from any one exempt organization; and no more than 50 percent of its support may come from gross investment income (interest, dividends, or other investment-related income)    Resources  Want to Conduct or Fund a Voter Registration Drive?  The Rules of the Game: A Guide to Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3) Organizations  Voter Registration Rules for Private Foundations  Practical Guidance: Nonprofit Voter Assistance Series  Nonprofits, Elections, & the Fine Art of Remaining Nonpartisan  United States Election Assistance Commission  Vote 411   

Most Americans don't even realize we're in a partial government shutdown—and that fact alone says a lot about how dependent we've been trained to think government is. In today's episode, Todd Huff breaks down what's actually happening with the shutdown, which agencies are affected, and why the media barely notices anymore.But the real fight is over the SAVE Act—a common-sense proposal that would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Todd explains what the SAVE Act is (and isn't), why Democrats are fighting it so aggressively, and how election integrity became a forbidden topic overnight. If requiring citizenship to vote sounds controversial, this conversation exposes exactly why.

Most Americans don't even realize we're in a partial government shutdown—and that fact alone says a lot about how dependent we've been trained to think government is. In today's episode, Todd Huff breaks down what's actually happening with the shutdown, which agencies are affected, and why the media barely notices anymore.But the real fight is over the SAVE Act—a common-sense proposal that would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Todd explains what the SAVE Act is (and isn't), why Democrats are fighting it so aggressively, and how election integrity became a forbidden topic overnight. If requiring citizenship to vote sounds controversial, this conversation exposes exactly why.

This week I talk about the troubling and alarming developments on the FBI raid on Fulton County Georgia Election offices along with some positive updates blocking unilateral Executive order to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and spurious DOJ subpoenas on Voter Registration rolls. Enjoy.

The biggest storyline in Florida's political scene continues to be the state's blue counties becoming far less blue. Palm Beach County represents one of the most significant shifts in the state. Early in this midterm election year, changes in voter registrations will be the most visible sign of political trends within the state. 

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December represented another massive win for Republicans over Democrats in Florida capping off another remarkable year of advances within the state. The Republican advantage over Democrats now stands at a record 1,464,964. That total includes a net change of 51,015 voters in December. Of Florida's 67 counties – only 8 currently have Democrat majorities by way of voter registration. It's clear that the trends that were in place prior to 2024's election cycle have continued to play out after it as well. 

City Hall reporter Molly Smith talks to county government reporter Saul Pink and business reporter Madison Iszler about fundraising in the county judge's race, why Bexar County hasn't switched the software it uses to manage voter rolls, and where the sports and entertainment district stands. Suggested reading: Nirenberg outraises Sakai but trails in cash ahead of county judge primary Bexar County commissioners in turmoil over new voter registration contract What comes next in plans for sports and entertainment district downtown? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do Medicaid, food stamps, and voter rolls connect? According to new court battles and whistleblower revelations, the answer could change how Americans understand elections forever. ⚖️

The biggest storyline in Florida's political scene continues to be the state's blue counties becoming far less blue. Palm Beach County represents one of the most significant shifts in the state. 

November represented another massive win for Republicans over Democrats in Florida. The Republican advantage over Democrats now stands at a record 1,413,949. That total includes a net change of 9,837 voters in November. Of Florida's 67 counties – only 8 currently have Democrat majorities by way of voter registration. It's clear that the trends that were in place prior to 2024's election cycle have continued to play out after it as well. 

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Jan. 6, 2026While Texas Trumpets Finding Noncitizens on Its Voter Registration Rolls, the Reality is Less Clear, and Some May Even Be the State's FaultComparing its registered voter list to the federal SAVE database, the State of Texas announced in October it found over 2,700 purported noncitizens on its voter rolls.  An oversight by state officials may have accidentally inflated that number.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Brennan Center for Justice - Homeland Security's “SAVE” Program Exacerbates Risks to VotersAmerican Democracy Minute - Class Action Suit by Voters Claims Personal Data Shared to the Trump Administration's SAVE Database Violates the Privacy Act of 1974 Texas Secretary of State's Office - Texas Completes Citizenship Verifications in the SAVE Database Texas Tribune - Texas counties are looking into “potential noncitizens” on voter rolls. Here's what they're finding.Votebeat Texas - (2025) Hundreds of Texas voters flagged as potential noncitizens may have already proven their citizenshipTexas Tribune - (2025)Texas secretary of state refers 33 potential noncitizen voters for criminal investigationNPR - (2019)  Some Noncitizens Do Wind Up Registered To Vote, But Usually Not On PurposeGroups Taking Action:League of Women Voters TXRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Texas #NoncitizenVoting #SAVEDatabase #ICE

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed new lawsuits against several states over access to voter registration data, citing federal law and election integrity. Critics warn the move could threaten voter privacy and lead to a national voter database. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Applying for US citizenship in 2026? Immigration attorney John Khosravi reveals 5 critical mistakes that can get your N-400 application denied—or worse, lead to deportation. These issues are being scrutinized more heavily under the current administration. ⚠️ CRITICAL MISTAKES COVERED: ✅ 90-day residency rule after moving states ✅ Criminal history documentation requirements ✅ Tax filing and payment issues ✅ Immigration history review (green card validity) ✅ False claim to citizenship (I-9 forms & voter registration)

Pennsylvania election officials are calling for reform to voter registration drives. Some advocacy groups parachute in during presidential election years and cause headaches for elections offices and voters alike. The Chester County Board of Elections voted Friday to certify the results of the 2025 General Election. the vote comes amid an investigation into how third-party voters were left out of poll books. Republican Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe was the lone vote against certifying those results. US Steel has agreed to pay a $135,000 fine in a settlement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for pollution in the Monongahela River in western PA. Eligible Pennsylvanians can now begin applying for help paying their heating bills or buying fuel oil for the winter. the state had delayed the program because the federal government shutdown held up funds. the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is gathering public input on a proposed rate change from PPL Electric Utilities. York County Commissioners are proposing a 293-million-dollar budget for 2026. It includes a 14% property tax increase. The Pennsylvania town of Bethlehem is often in the spotlight through the holiday season due to its nickname as "the Christmas city." That's because it was founded and named by the Moravians almost 300 years ago in 1741. Public media's federal funding has been revoked. Your support is now more vital than ever. Help power the independent journalism and trusted programming you find on WITF by making a gift of support now at www.witf.org/givenow.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Des Moines hired Ian Andre Roberts to run Iowa's largest school district, nobody told the public he was under a final order of removal and here illegally. Now Maryland records show he was also listed as a registered Democrat voter, despite non-citizens being barred from federal elections. Todd unpacks how this happened, what it reveals about motor-voter auto registration, and why the Left keeps insisting our elections are “the most secure in history” anyway. Then we pivot to shocking crime data from Sweden, Oakland, and the U.S. Sentencing Commission showing that a tiny 0.1–1% of chronic violent offenders are driving a huge share of violent crime—and why real incarceration of repeat offenders still matters.

When Des Moines hired Ian Andre Roberts to run Iowa's largest school district, nobody told the public he was under a final order of removal and here illegally. Now Maryland records show he was also listed as a registered Democrat voter, despite non-citizens being barred from federal elections. Todd unpacks how this happened, what it reveals about motor-voter auto registration, and why the Left keeps insisting our elections are “the most secure in history” anyway. Then we pivot to shocking crime data from Sweden, Oakland, and the U.S. Sentencing Commission showing that a tiny 0.1–1% of chronic violent offenders are driving a huge share of violent crime—and why real incarceration of repeat offenders still matters.

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The biggest storyline in Florida's political scene continues to be the state's blue counties becoming far less blue. Palm Beach County represents one of the most significant shifts in the state.

September represented another massive win for Republicans over Democrats in Florida. The Republican advantage over Democrats now stands at a record 1,404,112. That total includes a net change of 16,657 voters in October.

On Monday's show: The Trump administration recently announced it would quadruple Argentine beef imports to lower grocery prices, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. cattle producers and Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller. But he is pushing an alternative proposal. We learn the details.And we how Texas flagged more than 2,000 "potential noncitizens" on its voter rolls.Also this hour: We discuss some opportunities and challenges facing Houston's rapidly changing East End neighborhood.Then, we discuss the latest developments in consumer technology with columnist Dwight Silverman.And we talk over a former UH basketball player's role in a growing sports betting scandal and what it says about mordern sports and sports betting with Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast.

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The biggest storyline in Florida's political scene continues to be the state's blue counties becoming far less blue. Palm Beach County represents one of the most significant shifts in the state. In this off-election year, changes in voter registrations will be the most visible signs of political trends within the state. 

September represented another massive win for Republicans over Democrats in Florida. The Republican advantage over Democrats now stands at a record 1,387,455. That total includes a net change of 31,968 voters in September. Of Florida's 67 counties – only 8 currently have Democrat majorities by way of voter registration. It's clear that the trends that were in place prior to last year's election cycle have continued to play out after it as well. 

The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Presidential election is tomorrow, Tuesday October 7th.To tell more, Kieran is joined by Art O'Leary, Chief Executive, An Coimisiún Toghcháin, the Irish Electoral Commission

State Senator and Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh says his campaign office was vandalized this week with an Islamophobic message and threat graffitied on a wall. And the U.S. Department of Justice is suing Minnesota's top election official as it tries to unlock statewide voter registration data.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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At the peak of the Democrat voter registration advantage in Palm Beach County, Democrats held an advantage of 138,400 voters. Democrats now hold an advantage of 18,289 voters a total that's 11,879 fewer voters than the previous update, marking the biggest one month change in voters I've seen in a non-election year.

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The Republican advantage over Democrats now stands at a record 1,355,487 voters.

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Why Gov. Abbott ordered the Texas Legislature to “prohibit same day voter registration in Texas.” And the court challenge to the controversial congressional redistricting says it's an illegal racial gerrymander.

On this episode of The Financial Guys Podcast, Mike Lomas and Glenn Wiggle dive into the failures of liberal policies, the collapse of common sense in politics, and the growing frustrations of everyday Americans. From the absurd defense of violent criminals to the chaos in international trade deals, the hosts highlight how misguided leadership has eroded safety, security, and fairness.They tackle government overreach in business, the broken education system, and the alarming state of public schools—where millions are spent while students fail basic subjects. The conversation also shines a light on issues of homelessness, drug abuse, and immigration, arguing that decades of failed policies have left cities like Chicago and New York in ruins.Rounding out the episode, Mike and Glenn take aim at political corruption, from gerrymandering hypocrisy to shady financial dealings by entrenched politicians, underscoring the urgent need for accountability and reform.Tune in for a no-nonsense conservative take on the news the mainstream media won't touch.(00:00:51) Critical Thinking in Political Decision-Making(00:04:45) Unfair Import Taxes in International Trade Agreements(00:09:39) Education System Failures in Socialist Politics(00:13:12) Risks of Direct Government Involvement in Business(00:18:08) Impact of Drug Addiction on Homeless Individuals(00:21:51) Equitable Tax System with Flat Tariffs(00:29:13) Math Proficiency Disparities in Chicago Schools(00:33:09) Gender Identity Impact on School Policies(00:38:05) Republican Party Gains Momentum in Voter Registration

5pm: The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis // Trump signs EO pursuing jail time for flag burners // Scrolling instead of working? YouTuber Hank Green's new app wants to help // Letters

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On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, between 2020 and 2024, the Democratic Party saw a significant drop in voter registration across all 30 states that monitor party affiliation, losing 2.1 million voters while Republicans gained 2.4 million. This change, amounting to a total swing of 4.5 million voters, took place in battleground states as well as in traditionally blue and red states. In addition, with many assuming malicious intent without substantial evidence. However, the narrative has faded as the extraordinary accusation failed to hold up under scrutiny. The shift highlights how quickly public perception can change when dramatic claims lack corroboration. Also, Jack Ciattarelli joins the show to talk about the deterioration of New Jersey under Phil Murphy, emphasizing that the state deserves a more capable leader. New Jersey has been plagued by overcrowding, soaring property taxes, antisemitism and the falsehoods propagated by Murphy, leaving the residents exhausted by the situation. Ciattarelli is running to replace Gov. Phil Murphy once and for all by not only addressing these pressing issues but by also committing to doing everything within his power to transform New Jersey into a better place. Jack For New Jersey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican advantage over Democrats stood at a record of over 1.33 million voters entering August.     

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Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss a new New York Times article on what the paper calls the Democratic Party's “Voter Registration Crisis". And, they discuss new polling from Texas on the GOP Senate primary contest between incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton, and how the GOP nominee would fare against possible Democratic candidates including Colin Allred, Beto O'Rourke and Jasmine Crockett. Then, they talk about a new Washington Post poll showing that 69 percent of D.C. residents oppose Trump taking control of the city's police department, and Elon Musk's signaling that he is not going to start a third political party and may instead end up supporting Vice President J.D. Vance for president. Plus, they chat about a new Time magazine profile of Democratic candidate for New York Mayor - Zohran Mamdani, and what changes his leadership might make in a city where rent control and high taxes are already in place. And then, Tom talks to RCP contributor Richard Porter about Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who has emerged as a leading opponent of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

The Republican advantage over Democrats now stands at a record 1,326,217 voters. That total includes a net change of 9,503 voters in July. Of Florida's 67 counties – only 8 currently have Democrat majorities by way of voter registration.

Before the episode's main topic, Diana shares how she uses AI in transcribing deeds and court records and for creating source citations and abstracts for her research log. Nicole shares that she's been using ChatGPT to summarize profile pages from FamilySearch's Tree for her research log. Nicole and Diana discuss tracing enslaved individuals in U.S. records, specifically focusing on the 1900 U.S. Census and the Enslaved.org project. Nicole introduces the challenges of researching enslaved people, noting that identifying information like age and family groups is often found in slave schedules and post-emancipation records like the 1867 Voter Registration and 1870 census. She explains that formerly enslaved individuals may have changed surnames after emancipation, making family groups and ages crucial for tracing them. They then highlight two projects that aid this research: the Enslaved.org project and the 1900 U.S. Census dataset on FamilySearch.org, a collaboration between Michigan State University and FamilySearch International. Diana shares her personal research on the Royston family in Chambers County, Alabama, demonstrating how she correlates slave schedules with later census records and uses the 1900 U.S. Census dataset to identify potential candidates. Nicole then discusses searching the Enslaved.org database and its features for finding individuals. Listeners will learn how to approach tracing enslaved ancestors using these valuable resources. This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links Tracing the Enslaved in the 1900 U.S. Census and Enslaved.org Project - https://familylocket.com/tracing-the-enslaved-in-the-1900-u-s-census-and-enslaved-org-project/ 2M Black Americans Born Prior to Emancipation in the 1900 US Census - FamilySearch News Release - https://www.familysearch.org/en/newsroom/2m-black-americans-born-prior-to-emancipation-in-the-1900-us-census How to pronounce Lafayette, Alabama - "We Try to Pronounce Alabama Town Names" by It's A Southern Thing - https://youtu.be/-xbwyKHDJUE?si=s6pltpluGwM4_L3T&t=24 Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Best Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

The North Carolina Board of Elections is moving forward with plans to update information on thousands of voters. Some of their registrations don't comply with the law and now, many of those already-registered voters will have to fix their information. We tell you how to know if you're among them and discuss the politics of this issue.