The Election is Over! Well, for the most part. And putting candidates and issues aside, we're counting this whole election cycle as a WIN. In our final episode, we recap some of the voting rights wins in Mississippi and California, give a shout

Our Post-Election Episode: What Happens Now?

Nov 5th, 2020 28m 56s

Through a pandemic, voter suppression and chaos at large, we've made it through Election Day! We'll have Dana Paikowsky from the Campaign Legal Center unpack the likely events of the next few days. And Emmy-winning journalist and OZY CEO Carlos

Last Stop Till Election Day

Oct 29th, 2020 13m 2s

It's time to vote in person or by dropping your ballot in a drop box if you haven't already! Voting news from Indiana, North Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Missouri aaaaaand Alabama! Plus how to avoid long lines at the polls -- or at least be adequa

What to Expect When You're Expecting Election Results

Oct 22nd, 2020 15m

We're in the final stretch of the most important election of our lifetime! And we're 99% sure it won't end on election night. So how can you be mentally prepared for the road ahead? We discuss what to expect come closing time on Nov. 3rd, and b

The Good, The Bad & What You Can Do

Oct 15th, 2020 18m 26s

We have updates from Nevada, New Jersey, Montana, Florida, Arizona, Virginia and are finally closer to a decision on this whole dropbox thing in Texas! Plus, we tackle something we all want to know: what the #$?! we can do RIGHT NOW to help get

Make a Plan & Read the Directions!

Oct 8th, 2020 17m 41s

Spread the Vote and Vote.org give you the latest voting news in South Carolina, Iowa, Arizona, Georgia, and Alabama. Plus, a question from a listener about early voting in Texas and dropboxes. If you want to be sure you're dotting every 'i' and

Election Mail - What's Real, What's Misinformation

Oct 1st, 2020 17m 18s

Spread the Vote and Vote.org give you the latest voting news in Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia and NY. Whew! Plus, with the boatloads of political mail arriving in our mailboxes, how can you be sure what's official, and what

Making Sense of Your Ballot

Sep 24th, 2020 8m 18s

Early voting has begun! We'll talk about new developments in Michigan, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania; the passing of RBG; and walk you through how to READ your ballot so you can help others do the same (and maybe throw a ballot party with fr

How Can I Get My Friend to Vote?

Sep 17th, 2020 15m 17s

We're at 47 days! And we're talking about what's good in Rhode Island and Virginia, some news about returning citizens in Florida, plus... how to approach your non-voting friend about voting. Let's do this!Action Items! - www.votethepodcast.org

54 Days To Go!

Sep 10th, 2020 14m 5s

We switch formats this week to talk about what's happening in voting and elections RIGHT NOW! We talk about good news for NY voters, what Alaska's doing right, and answer a listener question about voting and evictions.Action Items! - www.voteth

Voting Rights: Looking to Our Past to Understand Our Present

Sep 3rd, 2020 22m 46s

We look to the past to understand our present (and future!). Kat's mom asks us to dig into voting rights history (did you know Native and Black citizens, practically speaking, have only been able to vote for about 50 years?). Plus, we'll talk a

Down-Ballot Races: Why They Matter & How To Pick 'Em

Aug 27th, 2020 23m 58s

It’s easy to remember to vote for president or governor. It's harder to keep track all of the candidates and offices lower on the ballot! But we see the impact of those "down-ballot" races in our everyday lives -- through policing, schools, hea

What Is Voter Suppression? With Attorney Marc Elias

Aug 20th, 2020 41m 19s

What does voter suppression look like? It takes many forms -- from attacking the postal service, to unnecessarily cumbersome voter ID laws, to denying voting rights to people with felony convictions. We'll talk to voting rights attorney Marc El

Unlocking the Youth Vote with Coaches4Change, A Baby, & Gretchen Bleiler

Aug 13th, 2020 29m 16s

Follow us on Instagram @votethepod Email us at votethepodcast@gmail.com!Or call and leave us a voicemail with your question at 844-472-VOTESupport our work at www.spreadthevote.org and www.vote.orgAction Items! - www.votethepodcast.org

Kicking Down Voting Barriers with Judith LeBlanc, Nicole Byer & Sasheer Zamata

Aug 6th, 2020 37m 16s

Get ’em to the Polls with TMZ's Harvey Levin & Piper Perabo

Jul 30th, 2020 37m 39s

Voting by Mail (AKA Pantsless Voting) with Bradley Whitford, Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman

Jul 23rd, 2020 38m 9s

Prepping for November with Stacey Abrams & Lauren Jauregui

Jul 16th, 2020 38m 4s

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Vote! Begins July 16

Jul 6th, 2020 1m 43s

Follow us on Instagram @votethepod - www.instagram.com/votethepodSupport our work at www.spreadthevote.org and www.vote.org

Vote for Black Lives with LeVar Burton and Alicia Garza

Jun 19th, 2020 28m 10s

Follow us on Instagram @votethepod - www.instagram.com/votethepodSupport our work at www.spreadthevote.org and www.vote.org

Welcome to VOTE!

Jun 15th, 2020 1m 14s

Welcome! Vote! The Podcast is for everyone who ever felt powerless, overwhelmed, under-resourced, or just plain lost when it comes to voting -- aka pretty much everyone.

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