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FEB 19

Are Parties Using Election Rules to Control You? Voter ID, Texas Primaries & the FCC Power Grab

Are election rules protecting voters or protecting parties? Chad Peace and Cara McCormick break down voter ID laws, Texas Republicans shutting out independents, the FCC's move against late night TV, and why Gallup stopped polling. Independent voters are nearly half the electorate, and the parties are scared. 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 – Cold Open, What Gives Us Energy00:02:03 – Voter ID: SAVE Act vs California Initiative00:06:09 – Clean Voter ID or Political Overreach?00:10:15 – Colbert, CBS, and FCC Censorship Debate00:15:53 – Trump, Media Bias, and the First Amendment00:20:46 – Texas Open Primaries and Party Hypocrisy00:26:16 – States’ Rights and Who Controls Elections00:28:56 – Ranked Choice Voting, NFL MVP, and Reform Debates00:34:53 – California Primaries, Gerrymandering, and Party Power00:40:02 – Gallup Ends Presidential Polling and the Future of Public Opinion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19

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50 min
11/13/2023

The Power of DNA: Solving Cold Cases and Finding Missing Children

In this episode, Anne Marie engages in a conversation with Carol Schweitzer, she has been with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children for the past seventeen years and has been managing the Forensic Services Unit under the Missing Children Division since 2016. Carol highlights NCMEC's role as a comprehensive resource center, shining light on how the organization aids families, victims, private organizations, law enforcement, and the public in addressing issues related to missing and sexually exploited children. The discussion delves into the crucial use of DNA collection and forensic genealogy in the pursuit of locating missing children. Joining her as well, is Donna Green, a tenacious mother, who embarks on a heart-wrenching 45-year journey to find her stolen son in Atlanta, Georgia. Fueled by unwavering hope and resilience, Donna navigates the complexities of DNA and genealogy studies, determined to reunite with the child taken from her. (Originally aired: Nov 13/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/13/2023

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50 min
FEB 12

83% Want Voter ID - So Why Is Congress Fighting It? SAVE Act Explained

The House just passed the SAVE America Act - national voter ID + proof of citizenship to register. On the Independent Voter Podcast, we unpack what’s in the bill, why polls show broad support for voter ID, and the sticking points: which IDs count (student ID?), costs (should IDs be free?), and whether new rules could block eligible voters before 2026. Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com Chapters: 00:00:00 – Welcome to the Independent Voter Podcast 00:02:30 – Missouri Gerrymander and Filing Deadline Chaos 00:05:24 – Maine Ranked Choice Voting Expansion Debate 00:10:04 – Ballot Initiatives and Signature Verification 00:12:32 – California’s Top-Two Primary and Governor’s Race 00:20:50 – Congressional Stock Trading Ban Stalemate 00:22:13 – SAVE Act and National Voter ID Debate 00:26:00 – Federal Overreach and the “Mega Act” 00:29:16 – Mail Voting, Ballot Harvesting, and Election Integrity 00:34:04 – IVP Updates and Closing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12

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36 min
1D AGO

Voter ID Is Popular. Trust Isn’t. The Catch in Trump’s SOTU Push

Tune in for our independent breakdown of Trump’s record-length 2026 State of the Union: voter ID + proof of citizenship, immigration rhetoric, affordability vs “winning” messaging, a rare bipartisan beat on banning stock trading, and the moment the chamber unified around a Coast Guard rescue. 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 – Cold Open: Citizenship, Voter ID & Affordability 00:01:21 – IVP Poll Goes Viral 00:03:00 – Voter ID and the Republican Trust Gap 00:06:15 – SAVE Act, Proof of Citizenship & Texas Voters 00:09:05 – State of the Union: Decorum & Political Theater 00:11:55 – Both Parties Tone Deaf on the Economy 00:14:31 – ICE, Hard-Line Rhetoric & Creating Enemies 00:17:42 – Gerrymandering & the Broken Primary System 00:21:07 – Killer Tomatoes & Campaign Finance Reform 00:28:23 – Maine, Ranked Choice Voting & the Road Ahead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1d ago

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40 min
FEB 5

How the “Politics Industry” Breaks Everything: ICE, CA Governor’s Race & Reform | Steve Peace

Steve Peace, co-founder of the Independent Voter Project and architect of California’s top-two primary, breaks down the wide-open CA governor’s race and why campaigns still think in party buckets. The hosts dig into open primaries + ranked-choice, ICE/immigration and civil liberties, voter ID and ballot security, and the controversy over seized Fulton County ballots—plus a quick update on Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and the USS Midway’s Freedom Park. Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com Chapters: 00:00:00 – Welcome to the Independent Voter Podcast00:00:45 – Introducing Steve Peace and his role in California reform00:02:00 – California’s wide-open governor’s race and early contenders00:07:00 – Open primaries, party power, and why campaigns haven’t adapted00:16:00 – Ranked choice voting and reform incentives00:23:45 – ICE, immigration enforcement, and political overreach00:31:10 – Voter ID, mail ballots, and election trust00:44:10 – Federal seizure of ballots and election integrity debates00:52:00 – Fear-driven fundraising and partisan narratives01:02:30 – Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and closing reflections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5

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1h 8m
02/22/2023

People v. Carrasco - Alexia Reale

Anne Marie captured portions of a conversation discussing the horrible case of Larry and Barbara Carrasco from 1997. After prolonged child abuse including the forcible feeding of bleach milkshakes, they murdered and dismembered their daughter, Alexia. Jessica Reale, her surviving sister, shares her story that ends with the successful investigation and prosecution by Jeffrey Rinek and Marv Stern, who shares the horrid details. Chapters: Introduction - 00:00:00 to 00:00:30 Setting the Scene - 00:00:31 to 00:01:01 Investigating the Case - 00:01:02 to 00:01:32 Searching for Clues - 00:01:33 to 00:02:03 Discovering Evidence - 00:02:04 to 00:02:34 Jessica's Testimony - 00:02:35 to 00:03:05 Larry's Trial - 00:03:06 to 00:03:36 Barbara's Defense - 00:03:37 to 00:04:07 Psychiatric Evaluation - 00:04:08 to 00:04:38 Verdict - 00:04:39 to 00:05:09 Reflections - 00:05:10 to 00:05:40 Lessons Learned - 00:05:41 to 00:06:11 Overcoming Adversity - 00:06:12 to 00:06:42 Hope for the Future - 00:06:43 to 00:07:13 Conclusion - 00:07:14 to 00:07:44 (Originally aired: 22February23 ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02/22/2023

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46 min
02/21/2023

Can I Sue for Working Off the Clock? | Jason Thompson

In this pilot episode, Attorney Jason Thompson of Sommers Schwartz defines what (Overdue) Overtime actually is by explaining the Fair Labor Standards Act, the purpose of mediation, and other related topics like wage liquidation. Host, Justin Isaac, facilitates an informative discussion. (Originally aired 21Feb23 ) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02/21/2023

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41 min
10/15/2025

La mochila de Nina y el árbol de colores | Cuento Infantil

La mochila de Nina y el árbol de colores En esta nueva historia de El Libro Valiente se celebra la identidad, la cultura y las raíces latinoamericanas. Acompaña a Nina mientras abre su mochila mágica y deja salir los colores, sabores y sonidos que representan a su familia y a toda una comunidad unida por el español. Un cuento lleno de imaginación y valores que inspira a los niños a sentirse orgullosos de quiénes son y de dónde vienen. Escucha este y todos los episodios en Apple Podcasts, Spotify y YouTube No olvides seguirnos en Instagram, Facebook y TikTok como @elLibroValiente para más cuentos, actividades y contenidos que inspiran. Descarga tu libro para colorear de este episodio en nuestra página: www.ellibrovaliente.com Support the show: https://youtube.com/@ellibrovaliente?si=7y9Akn6eYH_NTFV- See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/15/2025

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6 min
04/19/2023

Grateful Dead comes to March and Ash | Big Steve Parish

For this exclusive 420 episode, Steve Parish of The Grateful Dead returns to March and Ash to introduce his Big Steve PreRoll from Grizzly Peak Farms. He recounts some of the stories from the road and how it has inspired his foray into the cannabis industry - pre and post-legalization. (Originally aired 19April/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04/19/2023

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33 min
10/20/2021

The Grim Sleeper - Lonnie David Franklin Jr.

Anne Marie recounts one of California's most notorious cases with retired detectives, Paul Coulter and Dennis Kilcoyne and forensic scientist, Jill Spriggs. They discuss the investigation and arrest of Lonnie David Franklin Jr., better known by the nickname Grim Sleeper. This serial killer was responsible for at least ten murders and one attempted murder in Los Angeles, California from 1985 to 2007. (Originally aired 22Oct21) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/20/2021

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1h 4m

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