Best Nonpartisan Voters Podcasts (2024)

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Nevada's nonpartisan voters could play a major role in deciding key U.S. senate race 4:27

13d ago4:27

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Nevada's U.S. Senate race will be closely watched this year. One voting group critical in the outcome is nonpartisan voters, who make up more than 30 percent of the state's registered voters.By Lucia Starbuck, Ari Shapiro

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Lake Tahoe receives $3.4 million to help tackle invasive species 1:46

6h ago1:46

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The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California received $3.4 million as part of a 5-year grant to improve the health of Lake Tahoe.By Sydney Peerman

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Library Board chair works against library from the inside 4:42

15h ago4:42

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In November, voters will decide whether to renew funding for public libraries. But a small group of Republican activists wants to defund them – and one of their own leads the library board.By Bert Johnson

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Robot picks up trash on Tahoe beach with help from the community 2:09

1d ago2:09

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The beach-cleaning robot, BEBOT, conducted its first full beach clean up in North Lake Tahoe. It was joined by members of the community, in a friendly competition between human and machine.By Sydney Peerman

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Western farmers’ water supply could be cut in half by the end of the century, report finds 1:11

4d ago1:11

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A new study shows just how much climate change is shrinking water supplies for Western farmers. But its authors also have some ideas of what they could do to adapt.By Kaleb Roedel

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Families attend downtown library drag story hour in spite of GOP protest 2:22

4d ago2:22

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Republican activists have targeted drag story hour events for years. But that hasn’t stopped young children and their parents from enjoying the show.By Bert Johnson

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NC FWD Weekly Update 6-22-24 5:29

5d ago5:29

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Pat speaks with Forward-Libertarian Candidate for District 99 House seat, Rob Yates.By Pat & Chet

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Truckee Meadows Water Authority receives $30 million grant for drought resistance 1:27

7d ago1:27

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Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis announced a $30 million investment in the Truckee Meadows Water Authority. The funds will be put toward advancing drought resistance in the Truckee Basin.By Sydney Peerman

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NC FWD Weekly Update 6-15-24 4:10

11d ago4:10

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Review of an exciting 'More Choice - More Voice' rally at the Capitol steps and a preview of this week's Town Hall for the roll out of the first ever, Forward Formula Report. Pat also updates us on NC Forward Aligned Candidates.By Pat & Chet

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Nevada primary shows potentially high turnout, but also high levels of donations 0:49

11d ago0:49

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Washoe County elections officials are still counting votes from Tuesday’s primary election. But experts are already celebrating the level of engagement at the polls.By Bert Johnson

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Idaho's Open Primaries & Final Four Voting Initiative: Sometimes it Takes a Coalition! 41:11

13d ago41:11

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In April of 2024, Luke Mayville, co-founder of the grassroots organization ReClaim Idaho, addressed volunteers on the final day of signature gathering for this year’s Open Primaries and Final Four Voting ballot initiative. “We are here today because we are tired of playing the same old game under a broken set of rules,” Luke told the 50 or so volun…

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Nevada conservationists work to protect rare wildflower losing habitat to development 4:34

14d ago4:34

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This is the time of year when wildflowers are coloring fields and forests across the Mountain West. But one rare flower that grows in a small corner of the region is threatened by development and climate change.By Kaleb Roedel

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Majority of District 4 Republican candidates question election integrity 2:19

15d ago2:19

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The Republican primary for District 4 of the Board of County Commissioners is one of the most closely-watched local elections in Washoe County. But the result could hinge on someone who’s not even in the running.By Bert Johnson

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Women candidates and elected officials see a surge of targeted threats, Nevada not immune 4:40

15d ago4:40

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Nationally, there has been a surge of attacks on women running for office and elected officials serving in state and local governments. It’s happening in Nevada, too.By Lucia Starbuck

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Trump makes late endorsement in Nevada Senate primary 5:08

16d ago5:08

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Here & Now’s Tiziana Dearing speaks with KUNR political reporter Lucia Starbuck about former President Donald Trump’s post-rally endorsement Sunday night of Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown, the leading candidate in Tuesday’s primary in Nevada.By Lucia Starbuck

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NC FWD Weekly Update 6-9-24 6:04

17d ago6:04

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Pat encourages citizens to run for office, and shares some exciting events coming up across North Carolina. Always visit our WEBSITE to learn more.By Pat & Chet

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What to know ahead of Nevada’s primary election on Tuesday 0:55

18d ago0:55

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Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar visited a polling site in Washoe County on Thursday during early voting for the primary election.By Lucia Starbuck

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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks at reproductive freedom roundtable in Sparks 1:02

20d ago1:02

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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, participated in a roundtable on reproductive freedom in Sparks on Wednesday.By Lucia Starbuck

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Wildlife agencies buy ranchland to preserve critical habitat for threatened Western fish 1:11

21d ago1:11

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Wildlife agencies are purchasing 3,345 acres of ranchland in the Mountain West that serves as a critical habitat for several species, including a threatened Western fish.By Kaleb Roedel

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NC FWD Weekly Update 6-1-24 6:22

25d ago6:22

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Pat speaks with Cliff Hamill about a recent event "Rise of the Third Parties" Recorded Link HERE. Event was well attended including Forward candidate for Raleigh City Council James Bledsoe - Link HERE. They also discussed their visit with Forward candidate Shelane Etchison who is running for US Congress in NC District 9 - Link HERE.…

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Shakespeare on the shoreline: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival returns at full capacity 3:56

27d ago3:56

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After a brief hiatus, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival returns to its full capacity starting June 28.

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Can Competition Foster Better Government? Reform Strategist Katherine Gehl on 2024 Ballots & Beyond 38:37

27d ago38:37

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Katherine Gehl, co-author of The Politics Industry and Founder of The Institute for Political Innovation, has always asked herself what she needed “to do in order to change the political situation.” “So at first I needed to sell my business,” Katherine tells us. “Then I needed to make the intellectual case.. And then I needed to try to sell this re…

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S5E6 The Maine Difference: Championing the Humanities in a Rural State 54:30

28d ago54:30

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On this episode, Samaa Abdurraqib and Mollie Cashwell join us for a panel discussion on the importance of the humanities in Maine. The panelists discuss community care, technology's impacts on the humanities, and much more. Our Website: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/maine-policy-matters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umainepolicycenter/ T…

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Client Choice Pantry in Sun Valley allows community members to pick and choose free food 1:11

28d ago1:11

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Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada secured a permanent location for its Sun Valley Neighborhood Center Client Choice Pantry, which allows community members to browse for the food they want.By Lucia Starbuck

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Wildfire weather, fueled by climate change, is increasing across the Mountain West, study finds 1:16

1M ago1:16

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A new report shows hot, dry and windy days have become more frequent across the Western U.S., raising the risk of extreme wildfires.By Kaleb Roedel

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NC FWD Weekly Update 5-25-24 5:59

1M ago5:59

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Pat speaks with NC State Leader Lorne Davis. They discuss the North Carolina General Assemblies recent effort the change the mask laws in NC and how the Forward Formula could help create better legislation to serve the citizens of North Carolina.By Pat & Chet

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Spill rates from oil and gas drilling are dropping in Mountain West’s top fossil fuel states 1:11

1M ago1:11

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A new report shows the rate of spills from oil and gas drilling is dropping in the Mountain West region’s top fossil fuel-producing states.By Kaleb Roedel

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Chickadee Art Collective cultivates creativity and community in Lake Tahoe 4:39

1M ago4:39

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In Kings Beach, one woman is making sure local artists have a place to showcase their art. And in the process, is helping build a community.

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NC FWD Weekly Update 5-18-24 6:07

1M ago6:07

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Pat highlights poor congressional behavior, the irresponsible story selections of the media, promotes Jack Reneo's recent blog and results of the recent republican primary run-off elections..By Pat & Chet

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United States of Gerrymandering? Ripple Effects from State House to White House 36:27

1M ago36:27

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“The Presidential race might get thrown into the House of Representatives,” says Dr. Sam Wang of the Princeton Gerrymandering Initiative in this episode. “And in the House of Representatives, every state gets one vote.” Both a neuroscientist and recognized authority on gerrymandering, Wang is highlighting the connection between partisan gerrymander…

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NC FWD Weekly Update 5-12-24 4:55

1M ago4:55

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It's Graduation Season! Congrats to all the graduates across NC and beyond! Pat speaks about his daughter's graduation at UNC-W, and gives us an update on Instant Run-Off elections being used in NC. He also reminds us of the Forward FormulaBy Pat & Chet

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NC FWD Weekly Update 5-6-24 3:40

2M ago3:40

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Pat visits the Kentucky Derby! He also reports on a meeting about RCV in Raleigh and a recent appearance on Capital Tonight.By Pat & Chet

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Ballot Measure 26-244 (Metro Zoo Bonds) Forum, with pro & con speakers 22:23

2M ago22:23

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This is a forum on Ballot Measure 26-244, the Metro Zoo Bonds, with speakers who argue for and against the measure.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Candidate Forum for candidates for Multnomah County Commissioner District 1 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

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This is a candidate forum including four of the five candidates running for Multnomah County Commissioner District 1.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Candidate Forum for candidates running for Mulnomah County Commissioner, District 4 36:30

2M ago36:30

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This is a nonpartisan forum including two of the three candidates running in the May 21, 2024 Primary Election for Multnomah County Commissioner, District 4. The two candidates are Brian Knotts and Timothy O. Youker. Note that all three of the candidates running for this office were interviewed for our Video Voters' Guide.…

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Candidate Forum for candidates for Multnomah County Commissioner, District 2 52:04

2M ago52:04

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This is a candidate forum that includes all five of the candidates running for Multnomah County Commissioner, District 2.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Candidate Forum for Democratic Candidates running to represent US House Oregon District 3 57:54

2M ago57:54

57:54

This is a forum for the seven Democrats who are running in the May 2024 Primary Election for US House of Representatives, Oregon District 3.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Candidate Forum for the candidates running for Multnomah County District Attorney 52:06

2M ago52:06

52:06

This is a forum for the two candidates running for the office of Multnomah County District Attorney.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Candidate Forum for Republican candidates running for US House - Oregon District 3 44:32

2M ago44:32

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This is a forum for the three Republican candidates who are running in the May 2024 Primary Election to represent Oregon District 3 in the US House of Representatives.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Dissenting Voices on Today’s GOP: Interviews from The 2024 Principles First Summit 19:47

2M ago19:47

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The 700-plus attendees at the 2024 Principles First Summit in Washington DC come from various locations and backgrounds yet attended this event for similar political reasons: all are concerned about authoritarian trends within today’s GOP. Blaire Egan, for example, had been questioning her GOP political orientation since interning on Capitol Hill f…

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Interview with Timothy O. Youker, candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner, District 4 8:32

2M ago8:32

8:32

This is an interview with Timothy Youker, who is running to represent District 4 on the Multnomah Co. Commission.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Shannon Singleton, candidate for Multnomah Co. Commissioner, District 2 8:08

2M ago8:08

8:08

This is an interview with Shannon Singleton, running to represent District 2 on the Multnomah Co. Commission.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with TJ Noddings, candidate for Multnomah Co. Commissioner, District 3 9:18

2M ago9:18

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This is an interview with TJ Noddings, who is running to represent District 3 on the Multnomah Co. Commission.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Brian Knotts, candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner, District 4 8:22

2M ago8:22

8:22

This is an interview with Brian Knotts, who is running to represent District 4 on the Multnomah Co. Commission.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Nick Hara, candidate for Multnomah Co. Commissioner, District 2 8:50

2M ago8:50

8:50

This is an interview with Nick Hara, who is running to represent District 2 on the Multnomah Co. Commission.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Jessie Burke, candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner, District 2 9:13

2M ago9:13

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This is an interview with Jessie Burke who is running to represent District 2 on the Multnomah Co. Commission.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Dr. Carlos Jermaine Richard, candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner, District 2 8:34

2M ago8:34

8:34

This is an interview with Carlos Jermaine Richard, running to represent District 2 on the Multnomah Co. Commission.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Vince Jones-Dixon, candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner, District 4 8:09

2M ago8:09

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This is an interview with Vince Jones-Dixon, who is running to represent District 4 on the Multnomah Co. Commission.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Sam Adams, candidate for Multnomah Co. Commissioner, District 2 7:28

2M ago7:28

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This is an interview with Sam Adams, who is running to represent District 2 on the Multnomah Co. CommissionBy League of Women Voters of Portland

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Interview with Margot Wheeler, candidate for Multnomah Co. Commissioner, District 1` 8:38

2M ago8:38

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This is an interview with Margot Wheeler who is running to represent District 1 on the Multnomah County Commission.By League of Women Voters of Portland

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