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Independent Voter PodcastAuthor: IVP
Tired of being told what to think by partisan gatekeepers? So are we.The Independent Voter Podcast brings you conversations that challenge the two-party echo chamber and reject the false binaries dominating today’s political narratives. We focus on two things: (1) Election reforms that increase real competition and voter choice, and (2) Policy issues that defy the black-and-white frameworks set by national party agendas. We’ve been called everything: liberals, undercover Republicans, progressives, socialists, libertarians—even anarchists. And depending on the article, they’re all true.We are open to any voice that follows our simple etiquette. If you believe political independence is a mindset, not a middle ground, you’re in the right place.This the Independent Voter Podcast.. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Your 5-Hour Airport Wait is Congress’s Fault: THIS is How We Fix It
Episode 131
Thursday, 19 March, 2026
What happens when only a small percentage of voters actually decide elections? TSA delays and government shutdowns. This is the end result of a political system driven by closed primaries, low turnout, and strategic campaigning. Chad Peace, Cara McCormick, and Shawn Griffiths break down how the spoiler effect, media influence, and super PAC spending shape outcomes long before voters have a real say, and what reforms could open the system to real competition and broader participation. This episode is sponsored by the Independent Voter Project and produced by Olas Media. Listen to more episodes and read in-depth coverage at: https://ivn.us and https://independentvoterproject.org Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Chapters: 00:00:00 – Government Shutdown Hits TSA and Travelers 00:02:45 – Who’s to Blame? Breaking Down the DHS Funding Fight 00:07:09 – The Bigger Problem: Political Dysfunction by Design 00:10:07 – Closed Primaries and Why Most Voters Don’t Matter 00:13:08 – 23% Wins: How Broken Elections Undermine Representation 00:15:03 – The Spoiler Effect Explained (and Weaponized) 00:18:13 – California Governor Race and the Illusion of Choice 00:23:40 – Name ID, Media Power, and How Candidates Are Chosen 00:25:08 – Super PAC Money and the Real Influence Behind Elections 00:33:30 – Media Narratives and Why Independents Get IgnoredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
