Podcasts about voters

There's a difference between being heard and being seen. The 2026 State of the Union was the night politics reverted back to silent film. You could have watched the whole thing on mute and still figured out exactly who was on whose side. Trump walked into that chamber for his first State of the Union of his second term and delivered what looked less like a speech and more like a cross‑examination. He laid out wins, promises kept, and basic pro‑American positions. The camera then panned to Democrats, who looked like they were attending a sentencing hearing rather than a national address.The State of the Union in 2026 wasn't just policy; it was political bodycam footage. There was no place to hide. Trump talked about border security, protecting citizens, supporting victims of crime, defending parents, standing with police and soldiers, and reigniting prosperity. And there sat Democrats, stone‑faced or visibly annoyed, refusing to clap for things normal people regard as obvious. Politics punishes tone‑deafness faster than it punishes bad policy. Voters can forgive disagreement on details. What they rarely forgive is visible contempt for them and their priorities. When cameras showed Democrats remaining seated for basic American success stories, viewers saw not dissent but detachment.This is where the narrative truly fractured. The media could spin transcripts all they wanted, but the optics told a different story. The modern camera doesn't blink, doesn't edit in real time, and doesn't add ideological captions. It just records who looks delighted by American success and who looks inconvenienced by it. When emotional reactions don't match public sentiment, audiences instinctively sense an authenticity gap. Once people decide a political reaction is rehearsed or hostile, every future reaction looks like bad acting. Optics became destiny that night. The party that used to understand television better than anyone couldn't manage basic facial expressions for an audience of millions.Trump's speeches tend to generate polarized reactions, but polarization itself drives engagement. Meanwhile, visible refusal to applaud widely supported issues can unintentionally redefine party branding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for March 9, 2026Brian is gone today; this is a still timely rebroadcast from December 2025.Younger Voters Showed Up in 2025's NY, VA & CA Elections, Says Recent Tufts CIRCLE StudyTurnout of younger voters surged in last year's New York City mayoral race and the New Jersey and Virginia races for governor, according to a recent study by the Tufts University CIRCLE research center.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:CIRCLE - Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement - Young Voters Power Mamdani Victory, Shape Key 2025 ElectionsThe Civics Center - These charts will change the way you think about youth voter turnoutState Court Report - (2024) The New Battle Over Youth DisenfranchisementThe Civics Center - Youth turnout in 2026 - Here's what we already know about the youngest voters.Including a comparative view of the youngest voters in NH, VA, and MI.Groups Taking Action:VOTE.org, VoteRiders, RocktheVote.orgRegister 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 #YouthVote #YoungerVoters #YouthTurnout 

The show reviewed current political, public-safety, and international security developments to assess local impacts and broader geopolitical consequences. Conversation opened with reactions to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, debating tone, attendance changes by Republicans, and how reciprocal comedic roasting might play out. The group moved through local anecdotes—an arrest tied to cryptocurrency and cash, home-safety incidents (including a near-house fire and extinguisher use), insurance considerations, personnel controversies in federal hearings, and discussions of mutual-combat statutes and evolving firearms rules.

Hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host Lynae Vanee to go deeper on the topic of Tuesday’s Texas primary. Lynae describes the way her own content was co-opted in a messy and divisive campaign against Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett days before the election. The discussion then gets into misogynoir and the racism of white liberals. If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper just won his Senate primary — and he may be Democrats' best shot at flipping the U.S. Senate. In this video, Gov. Cooper tells Marc Elias why he's running, what's at stake, and why North Carolina is the #1 red-to-blue Senate seat in the country.Cooper breaks down his record as governor — 640,000 new jobs, Medicaid expansion for 715,000 North Carolinians, and a commitment to carbon zero by2050 — and explains why all of it is now at risk. He also takes on his opponent, Michael Watley: a DC insider, big oil lobbyist, and 2020 election denier who served as what Marc Elias calls "the field general of election deniers."Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-friday00:00 The Stakes of the 2026 Elections01:16 Why Roy Cooper Is Running for Senate04:41 Cooper's Record as Governor of North Carolina10:09 Fighting Voter Suppression and Election Denial16:05 The Battle Over North Carolina's Board of Elections22:04 The Moore v. Harper Case and the Fight Over Election Law22:51 Restoring Separation of Powers in Washington28:11 Taking On Michael Whatley and the Election Denial Movement37:21 Cooper's Final Message to Voters

Tara breaks down the tangled web of political betrayal, foreign policy, and moral outrage. From Donald Trump's “abusive” relationship with Republican leadership to Ken Paxton's selfless stand on the SAVE Act, to shocking stories from Iran like Antifa Rajabi Salah, this episode exposes the human cost of failed leadership and misguided priorities. Tara also covers the State of the Union spectacle, Democrats flaunting illegal immigrants, and the surprising alignment of Middle Eastern allies against Iran. Episode Summary: In this episode, Tara connects domestic politics, foreign policy, and moral accountability: Trump's fraught relationship with GOP senators like John Thune and John Cornyn, showing how betrayal and blocked appointments hinder U.S. governance. Ken Paxton's potential withdrawal in favor of passing the SAVE Act, prioritizing policy over politics and exposing Republican leadership games. Voter integrity concerns, including ghost voters, dead voters, and voter roll manipulation, highlighting the stakes of enforcing election law. The horrifying story of Antifa Rajabi Salah, a teenage girl executed in Iran for reporting sexual abuse, illustrating the deadly consequences of empowering tyrannical regimes with U.S. money. The State of the Union spectacle where Democrats brought illegal immigrants as political props, revealing their misplaced priorities over American safety. Geopolitical updates: Iran's attacks, Middle Eastern countries uniting with the U.S., and the surprising pariah status of the UK and France in the Gulf. Tara emphasizes why Trump's actions abroad, paired with domestic vigilance, reflect a response to decades of moral and political failures. Key Topics Covered: Trump's conflict with GOP senators & political betrayal SAVE Act, filibuster issues, and Republican leadership accountability Election integrity: ghost voters, dead voters, and voter roll enforcement Human rights atrocities in Iran: Antifa Rajabi Salah's story State of the Union controversy: Democrats flaunting illegal immigrants Middle Eastern alliances, Iran strikes, and U.S. geopolitical strategy

The local Republican Party's decision to revert Dallas County to precinct-based voting caused hundreds of voters to go to the wrong polling sites on Tuesday – but it also triggered a cascade of problems within county operations that further derailed voters. In other news, parents in Coppell ISD are demanding answers after ammunition was found on three separate occasions on a middle school campus; Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to press forward with his GOP challenge to incumbent Sen. John Cornyn despite President Donald Trump's demand that the candidates wrap up the fight; and expect possible delays on Interstate 30 as more of the Canyon project's 2.3 mile stretch begins construction. The Texas Department of Transportation broke ground on the I-30 Canyon project Thursday morning in downtown Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security achieved remarkable success in carrying out President Trump's promised agenda. But her success in leading DHS was quickly undone when Alex Pretti began harassing ICE officers while possessing a gun. 

March 4, 2026More documents are missing from the Epstein files, House Oversight Committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi, Trump and his administration struggles to articulate a reason for the war in Iran, US stockpile of munitions is low, Republicans refuse to rein in the attack on Iran with a war powers resolution, Democrats turn out strong in primaries and continue to do well in special elections, Texas suppresses vote by creating chaos in primary election.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

Last night was primary night in a few states across the country and boy did the voters send a vocal message! Voters rejected the RINO policies from the GOP and sent some marxist dems packing! You'll never guess who's crying 'stolen election!' Today, on Capitol Hill, Tim Walz appeared for a hearing to which he had to answer some questions about the fraud he allowed in his state from the somalian population.Sponsor:My Pillowwww.mypilow.com/johnPromo code 'john' for up to 66% off all products!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on AirTalk: Listeners share how the war with Iran is impacting loved ones still in the Middle East (0:30) The wine industry sure does have a lot going on right now (17:37) Posthumous music: Last gift to fans or a cynical cash grab? (36:37) The battle for Voter ID comes to California (51:30) Following early primaries, we check in on the Republican party entering the midterms (1:09:11) TV Talk: ‘Rooster,’ ‘Marshalls,’ ‘Vladimir’ and many more! (1:25:10) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWSomething unusual happened in the Texas primary and it should have people paying attention. Democratic voter turnout surged to levels that normally don't happen in midterm cycles. When that kind of participation shows up in a state like Texas, it raises a much bigger question about the political energy building across the country and what it could mean for the races that will decide control of Washington.If momentum like that spreads beyond one state, the ripple effects could be enormous. Several Senate races are already sitting on a political fault line and the balance of power in Washington may be far less stable than it looks right now.Another political problem is brewing inside Washington itself. A Senate hearing involving Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took a turn that surprised a lot of people when criticism started coming from both Democrats and Republicans. When pressure starts building from both sides of the aisle, the political clock can start ticking very quickly.At the same time the conflict with Iran is creating a second battle back home over how the war is being explained to the public. Pentagon officials insist the mission's working. Reporters are asking a completely different set of questions about where this conflict could lead and how long it could last.Then there's the situation facing Americans trying to leave the Middle East as the conflict grows. Citizens have been told to call a government number if they need help getting out. What some callers say they hear when they reach that number raises serious questions about planning, responsibility, and whether anyone in Washington actually has a real evacuation strategy. Or if anyone in Washington actually cares?The turnout shock in Texas, the growing tension in Washington, and the troubling situation facing Americans overseas are all colliding at the same moment. I dig into what's happening and why it matters.I'm Jeff Alan Wolf and this is A World Gone Mad.What are your thoughts? Please let me know.WolfPackTalks@gmail.comAWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

Part 1:We talk with Mikey Weinstein, founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.We discuss how Trump and Hegseth are portraying the Iran war as a kind of "holy war" meant to bring on the coming of Jesus, and thus, the Apocalypse. This infringes on the rights of service members and their religious freedom. The MRFF exists to defend the religious freedoms of ALL service members, despite the efforts of the christo-fascists.see https://www.militaryreligiousfreedom.orgPart 2:We talk with Mike Doyle, long time activist and Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party.We discuss the primary in Texas, with both Democratic and Republican candidates. Voter turnout is heavier than in past year in Harris County. There is some confusion, because of the recent off-year redistricting in Texas. WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: John Pine, "That's how every empire falls," 2015

Judy Dempsey reports that recent polls show US voters oppose intervention in Iran, while rumors of internal administration friction suggest a lack of unified strategy for the expanding war. 4.1890 PERSIA

On this week’s SoloPod, host Angela Rye breaks down Hillary Clinton’s opening statement at the Oversight Committee deposition in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on the war with Iran. How stranded Americans can get out of the Middle East. As Trump pushes ahead in Iran, MAGA backlash grows.  Homeland Secretary Noem defends Minneapolis ICE actions in combative Senate hearing. Voters in AR, NC and TX kick off high-stakes Midterm primaries. Plus, what we learned from the Clinton deposition videos and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry "Not My Fault" McFadden squeaked out a primary victory with just 34% support because of a crowded field that split the opposition among three challengers. North Carolina candidates only have to clear 30% to avoid a run-off. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is a whirlwind of politics, history, and science: Democrats panic over ICE showing up at polling places—what's really going on? Voter roll controversies, blocked SAFE Act, and Senate maneuvers stalling Trump nominees Texas election drama: Ken Paxton, Cornyn, Tallarico, and the chaos shaping midterms Grandma's surprising past: modern humans carry Neanderthal DNA, revealing interspecies breeding How new discoveries rewrite what we thought we knew about evolution and human ancestry From election security to ancient DNA, it's all in one wild, eye-opening episode.

From election security to ancient DNA, today's episode covers it all: Democrats worry ICE might show up at polling stations—what's really happening? The SAFE Act, blocked nominees, and voter roll controversies in red and blue states Texas political drama: Ken Paxton vs. Cornyn, Tallarico, and election chaos Grandma's shocking past: modern humans carry Neanderthal DNA, and interspecies breeding shaped us all How these discoveries rewrite everything you thought you knew about human evolution Politics, history, and science collide in a way that will blow your mind.

This episode dives deep into the political battles over election integrity, voter rolls, and Republican infighting: Explosive DHS hearing on ICE and polling place involvement Illegal immigrant voting concerns and blocked voter roll access Senator John Thune's obstruction of Trump's recess appointments SAFE Act delays and Republican party sabotage Upcoming Texas Senate runoff: Ken Paxton vs. Cornyn, and the baggage that comes with it Political theater, media hype, and bizarre campaign stories From Washington to Texas, we break down who's helping or hindering Trump's election and policy goals, plus the drama you won't see on mainstream media.

Candidate filing has begun, mock elections are happening and officials are testing new ballot marking devices — the 2026 midterm election cycle is officially here. This week on the Ballot Battleground: Nevada podcast, host Ben Margiott interviews Nevada's elections chief, Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar. Ben and Sec. Aguilar discuss Nevada's new ballot marking devices, voter ID proposals at the state and federal level, whether Election Day should be a holiday, how Nevadans could vote in the future and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Yesterday, voters in Texas decisively affirmed Proposition 10 in the Republican primary with its five-word mandate: Texas should prohibit Sharia law. With the support of 95% of those responding, banning Sharia—Islam's toxic, totalitarian, and demonic death cult—has become a voting issue not only in their state but across the country. Those voters recognize Sharia is utterly incompatible with the U.S. Constitution and the values of Judeo-Christian civilization. Its adherents are authorized if not actually commanded to follow the model of Islam's so-called perfect man, its prophet Muhammad, by engaging in demonic and illegal behavior. As Texans have learned more about what Sharia supremacists are insinuating in their state and intend to impose on them, they quite rightly reject it. And yesterday, they boosted the effort to ensure that Texas and hopefully the rest of the nation, does the same. Banshariya.com.   This is Frank Gaffney.

Voters in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas kick off the 2026 midterm primary elections, nuclear weapons experts warn of a diplomacy breakdown as the Iran war expands and blue states aim to hike taxes on the ultra-rich.

We hear from voters we spoke to during the 2024 election about what they think after one year of Trump. Milwaukee Music Roundup covers new local music.

Levi Bachmeier, appointed last year as North Dakota's Superintendent of Public Schools, says that it's bogus to suggest that passing a school meals ballot measure means the state will have to reduce funding for K-12 education. "That's a totally a false choice," he said on this episode of Plain Talk. "Voters should make their decision about what they what they believe is best on the ballot." "We should continue to invest in our public schools," he continued. "Our public schools are an investment in our future, in our state's future. I don't know that this has to be an either-or conversation when we're talking about these two topics." Bachmeier also said that the state is falling behind on teacher pay, and needs to invest more in it, and he doesn't believe that would require any tax increases. "I'm a big believer in it comes down to great teachers, and going backwards in average teacher pay, that's a problem," he said. "School districts getting two applicants when they have two open teaching positions, that's a problem." "I don't believe we need to raise taxes. I want to be abundantly clear, we have the resources that we need," he continue. "It's how do we have a conversation about what are our priorities are, and again...how much would you put into K-12? How much would you put into the pockets of teachers to make sure that they are continuing to choose a really, really hard profession to support kids?" Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discuss dangerous medical advice being spread by a state lawmaker, and a candidate who would like to be a state lawmaker. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Levi Bachmeier, appointed last year as North Dakota's Superintendent of Public Schools, says that it's bogus to suggest that passing a school meals ballot measure means the state will have to reduce funding for K-12 education. "That's a totally a false choice," he said on this episode of Plain Talk. "Voters should make their decision about what they what they believe is best on the ballot." "We should continue to invest in our public schools," he continued. "Our public schools are an investment in our future, in our state's future. I don't know that this has to be an either-or conversation when we're talking about these two topics." Bachmeier also said that the state is falling behind on teacher pay, and needs to invest more in it, and he doesn't believe that would require any tax increases. "I'm a big believer in it comes down to great teachers, and going backwards in average teacher pay, that's a problem," he said. "School districts getting two applicants when they have two open teaching positions, that's a problem." "I don't believe we need to raise taxes. I want to be abundantly clear, we have the resources that we need," he continue. "It's how do we have a conversation about what are our priorities are, and again...how much would you put into K-12? How much would you put into the pockets of teachers to make sure that they are continuing to choose a really, really hard profession to support kids?" Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discuss dangerous medical advice being spread by a state lawmaker, and a candidate who would like to be a state lawmaker. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Border wall continues to go up in a sensitive part of Arizona habitat; High school students worry what they can do if ICE arrives; Voters share their views about the RTA Next vote; and more...

WUWM checked back in with three voters who participated in our conservative voter roundtable in 2024. They share what they think of Trump's second term so far.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified today that close to 650 DHS agents remain in Minnesota.And a federal judge heard arguments today on a federal demand for Minnesota to turn over voter registration data.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

What does it look like to spend 25 years covering a story you wish you could stop covering — and still refuse to despair? Gustavo Arellano is an LA Times columnist, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and the son of two Mexican immigrants. In this conversation he covers the Trump deportation machine, Rancho Libertarianism, why Americans hate Mexicans but love Mexican food, and what it actually looks like to stay in relationship across political difference. Calls to Action ✅ If this conversation resonates, consider sharing it with someone who believes connection across difference still matters. ✅ Subscribe to Corey's Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion   Key Takeaways The Deportation Leviathan: This isn't about policy logic or net fiscal impact. It's demonization as strategy, funded for decades, borrowed from California's Prop 187 playbook. Agents of Their Own Lives: Undocumented people are not a pitiful mass. They are individuals who make this country better. Framing them as victims does them a disservice. Rancho Libertarianism: The political identity Gustavo coined for Mexican hill-country values: bootstrap mentality, community pride, distrust of government, refusal to be used by either party. It explains a lot about 2024. Latinos Are Not a Monolith: Every community on his 3,000-mile pre-election road trip had its own story. None of it reducible to a single bloc. You Eat Their Food, You Start to See Them: Mexican food as cultural bridge. The problem with Chipotle is that it's a burrito gentrifier, displacing local traditions it doesn't care about. Stay in the Friendships: A Trump-supporting friend promised to take up guns for Gustavo if ICE came for him. Gustavo told him to start carrying his passport, “because you're darker than me.” The friend responded with a thumbs up. That, Gustavo says, was a victory. These Are Also the Best of Times: During Operation Wetback in the 1950s, the only people fighting back were communists. Today the resistance is broader than anything this country has seen on this issue. About Our Guest Gustavo Arellano is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and the author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America. He was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in commentary and part of the team that won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in breaking news. The son of two Mexican immigrants, he has covered immigration, Latino politics, and the American Southwest for 25 years. Links and Resources Gustavo Arellano Newsletter (free, weekly): gustavoarellano.org LA Times: latimes.com/people/gustavo-arellano   “Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)” (referenced at 00:26:00) Woody Guthrie's song about the 1948 crash that killed 28 Mexican farmworkers. ICE's January 2025 post calling the victims “illegal Mexican aliens” is what sent Gustavo to write about it. Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam (referenced at 00:57:00) On declining social capital. Gustavo's prescription: join things, meet people, touch grass. Born in East LA (1987, referenced at 00:15:00) Cheech Marin's satirical classic. Gustavo's conversation about it with David Chang is what put it on Corey's radar. Connect on Social Media Corey is @coreysnathan on all the socials… Substack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Threads Bluesky TikTok Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners Thanks to Pew Research Center for making today's conversation possible. Links and additional resources: Pew Research Center: pewresearch.org The Village Square: villagesquare.us Meza Wealth Management: mezawealth.com Proud members of The Democracy Group Clarity, charity, and conviction can live in the same room.

US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel's plan to launch attack, Rubio says. Mike Lyons, military analyst, talks latest US plans in Iran. Voters head to the polls for midterm elections, with high-stakes Senate primary in Texas. Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy missing over a month, $1M reward remains unclaimed. McDonalds's releases new Big Arch burger nationwide.  

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 12,662 voters a total that's 1,659 fewer voters than the previous update, as the potential path towards Republicans gaining the upper hand in for the first time in the county's history appears possible as soon as this year's midterm election year.

Greg and Holly recap President Trump's comments on Iran as he addressed reporters. Voters in three states are heading to the polls, and we are seeing some interesting match-ups in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas. We discuss the climate in each of these states going into these elections and what we might expect, big-picture, for the midterms.

California voters may soon get to decide if the state should adopt a voter ID law. supporters of the measure have gathered 1-point-3 million signatures to place a measure on the November ballot. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

California voters MIGHT get to weigh in on a voter ID measure this year. The proposed measure would amend the state constitution and require Californians to show ID for both in-person and mail-in voting. For more, KCBS Radio News Anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani on today kicking off the midterm elections, with pivotal Senate primaries in Texas and North Carolina.

EXCLUSIVE: Assemblyman David Tangipa (R-Clovis) says the Voter ID Constitutional Amendment will be on the November ballot. Today at 2:30pm he's holding Voter ID Rally in Fresno at the County Elections Office at 2221 Kern Street. Join him! Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Primary season is here, and it's one of the most critical times for everyday advocates to make their voices heard. In this episode, Renee and Susan from Save Our Schools NC pull back the curtain on how North Carolina primaries work, especially for the state's growing number of unaffiliated voters. From understanding "open primaries" to the nuance of "strategic voting," this conversation is designed to move you from feeling overwhelmed by a long ballot to feeling confident in the voting booth. Whether you are looking at local judicial races or major state offices, this episode provides the tools you need to vet candidates and ensure your vote aligns with your values. In this episode, we discuss: Navigating the Open Primary: How unaffiliated voters in NC can choose which ballot to pull and the different mindsets behind that choice. The "Down-Ballot" Dilemma: Why it is vital to research judges and local officials, and how these "quiet" races often have the biggest impact on your daily life. Vetting Candidates: Practical tips for researching candidates beyond their campaign websites—including looking at who is funding them and what their community reputation is. The Strategy of the Primary: Should you vote for the most "electable" candidate or the one who most closely matches your ideals? The Voter's To-Do List: A step-by-step guide to using "Voter Lookup" tools to print your sample ballot and make your decisions before you ever head to the polls. Key Resources Mentioned: NC Voter Lookup: Google "voter lookup NC" to find your specific sample ballot. Save Our Schools NC: Stay connected with Renee and Susan's work at saveourschoolsnc.org. Connect with Advocacy Bites: Subscribe: Never miss an episode by following us on your favorite podcast platform. Join the Conversation: Share this episode with a friend who is new to the primary process or feeling "ballot fatigue." Remember: Every seat on your ballot matters. Be curious, do your research, and complete the whole ballot!

Voters head to the polls on Tuesday in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas. It's in the Lone Star State where competitive races on both sides of the aisle have fueled unprecedented spending. Lisa Desjardins reports on what's at stake in the Texas U.S. Senate race. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

(March 02, 2026) Voter ID appears headed for California’s November ballot… what you should know. Reaction grows after LAUSD Board places Superintendent Carvalho on paid leave. RETRO RADIO: Should we have attacked Iran?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the nation watched the State of the Union, we delivered the State of Our People. Join Angela Rye, Karen Finney, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Derrick Johnson, and more for the SOTP Wrap-Up, a direct response to the State of the Union — with clear actions and opportunities for Black communities to live, lead, and organize in our power. Watch the full State of the People 2026 Broadcast: https://youtube.com/live/npi_jUd_CyQ Read the Black Papers: https://stateoftheppl.com/blackpapers/ Our people are not a monolith. But we can agree on this: our people deserve the best. This is our alternative. This is our agenda. This is our future. If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump made his case for war with Iran during his State of the Union Address on Tuesday. He said we “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capability in strikes last summer, but we need to go back to obliterate it again, or they’ll shoot a missile at the US (it doesn’t make sense). In any case, the US has assembled its largest strike force in the Middle East since the build-up to the Iraq war. Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with guest-host Reecie Colbert, for this segment from episode #120 that aired on 02-26-26 If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 5175: More Deportations Of Illegal Voters; Stopping CCP Interference In US Elections

It's Casual Friday on The Majority Report   On today's program:   A 65-year-old woman from Minnesota calls in to C-SPAN to talk about how she is legally blind, on disability and under Trump her social services have been slashed to the point that she is literally starving.   Heather 'Digby' Parton, writer at Salon and the Hullabaloo Blog, joins the program to recaps the week's news.   In the Fun Half:   The Green Party's Hannah Spencer wins a seat in the UK parliament and delivers a moving speech centered on the working-class.   In a meeting about securing federal funding to build affordable housing in NYC, Zohran Mamdani gifts Donald Trump a novelty newspaper that makes the president smile like a child on his birthday.   Hours after the meeting with Trump, Mamdani puts in a call to trump to secure the release of a student that was kidnapped by DHS who entered campus under the false pretense of "searching for a missing child".   Anna Kasparian posts an antisemitic post about the "goyim waking up".   AIPAC is funneling shadow money through vague PAC's into Valeria Foushee's campaign in North Carlina.   Shah Allam, a blind Rohingya refugee who escaped a genocide in Myanmar, is dumped by ICE in a parking lot in the freezing Buffalo night and found dead five days later.   all that and more   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: BABBEL: Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off your subscription at Babbel.com/MAJORITY FAST GROWING TREES: Get 20% off your first purchase.  FastGrowingTrees.com/majority SUNSET LAKE: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

Josiah Hesse reports that Paul Weyrich used abortion as a wedge issue to mobilize evangelical voters, successfully aligning Iowa's religious community with the Republican Party during Reagan's campaign. 15.1910 GAR TOLEDO

What's one thing people across the U.S. can agree on? Hint – it's about money. Voters from all political parties overwhelmingly see unlimited spending in elections as a threat to our democracy. So if most people don't like all this money in politics, then who does? The answer, on this episode of Throughline.Guests:Michael Kang, Class of 1940 Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.Henrik Schatzinger, professor of political science at Ripon College and author of forthcoming book Super PACs in the City: How Outside Money is Reshaping Local ElectionsTo access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy