Independent Voter Podcast

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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..

  1. Why California's Governor Race Is a Trap for Both Parties (Trump Endorses Hilton)

    2H AGO

    Why California's Governor Race Is a Trap for Both Parties (Trump Endorses Hilton)

    Breaking down Steve Hilton's Trump endorsement, why two Republicans advancing is never going to happen, and how Democrats may be using that fake threat to dismantle nonpartisan primaries altogether. Plus: the Swalwell rumors making waves before June 2nd, a Green Party candidate kicked off the ballot over tax returns, and where the massive undecided independent voter bloc actually lands. 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 - Independent Voter Podcast opening 00:00:23 - California Governor's Race 2026: Trump Endorses Steve Hilton & Poll Manipulation Exposed 00:06:18 - Eric Swalwell Scandal & Green Party Candidate Removed From California Ballot 00:09:02 - Trump Tariffs & Iran War: How One Truth Social Post Moves the Stock Market 00:10:57 - US Coast Guard Unpaid for 50 Days & FEMA Official Claims Divine Teleportation 00:17:36 - Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran Next to the Easter Bunny: 25th Amendment Calls Grow 00:20:50 - California Voter ID 2026: Clean State Bill vs. Trump's Federal Voter ID Law Explained 00:23:42 - How Democrats & Republicans Both Use Voter ID to Divide Voters Instead of Fix It 00:28:43 - Ranked Choice Voting Updates, Colorado Gerrymandering & Campaign Finance Amendment Hits 25 States 00:34:20 - Why Independent Voters Are Done With the Two-Party System & What's Actually Changing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  2. Trump is Building a FEDERAL Voter List: Should YOU Be Scared?

    APR 2

    Trump is Building a FEDERAL Voter List: Should YOU Be Scared?

    Trump just signed an executive order directing DHS to build a federal voter list and instructing the USPS to only deliver ballots to "verified" voters. Legal experts say it's unconstitutional. Steve Peace - the man who wrote California's nonpartisan primary - joins the Independent Voter Podcast to break down what the order actually does, why the USPS argument is cleverer than you think, and how California already has a solution sitting on the table that neither party wants to talk about. 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 00:01:17 - Trump's Voting Executive Order: Federal Overreach or Clever Move? 00:07:29 - Democrats & Transparency: Why Are They Hiding the Ballots? 00:10:01 - Mail-In Voting Debate: Is Democracy Getting Too Easy? 00:14:08 - The Future of Voting: ATMs, Blockchain & Election Day 00:17:45 - Swalwell's Lawyers Just Torched His Campaign 00:23:05 - California Governor's Race: Who's Actually Ready? 00:30:40 - Bianco vs. Hilton: Fame, English Accents & The Republican Slot 00:33:13 - Election Reform Round-Up: Arizona, Buffalo & Page Against the Machine 00:38:07 - Tabloid Politics, Clickbait Culture & Who We Are See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  3. Sheriff Seizes 650,000 Ballots - While Running for California Governor!?

    MAR 26

    Sheriff Seizes 650,000 Ballots - While Running for California Governor!?

    This week on the Independent Voter Podcast, California sheriff Chad Bianco seizes 650,000 ballots while running for governor, the Supreme Court takes on mail-in ballot deadlines that could invalidate millions of votes, and TSA agents walk off the job unpaid while Washington refuses a deal that's already on the table. Plus, one congressman just made a move that almost nobody in U.S. history has made - and it could reshape the 2026 California primary in ways nobody is talking about yet. Want to go deeper? Here's where to find us: 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: Ballots, Broken Government & Big Claims 00:01:10 - Sheriff Seizes 650,000 Ballots in California 00:04:44 - FBI, Maricopa & Fulton County: Who's Really Cheating? 00:07:12 - Supreme Court Could End Mail-In Ballot Grace Periods 00:18:04 - Ranked Choice Voting Is Coming to Los Angeles 00:24:19 - Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke to the Japanese Prime Minister 00:28:02 - Kevin Kiley: The Only Independent in Congress 00:31:53 - TSA Agents Unpaid & Trump Won't Take the Deal 00:35:33 - Paige Against the Machine: Fighting Congressional Stock Trading 00:37:00 - Why the Two-Party System Keeps Failing You See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  4. Your 5-Hour Airport Wait is Congress’s Fault: THIS is How We Fix It

    MAR 19

    Your 5-Hour Airport Wait is Congress’s Fault: THIS is How We Fix It

    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 Ignored See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  5. The Federal Voter ID Bill Is Designed to Fail. Here's Why

    MAR 12

    The Federal Voter ID Bill Is Designed to Fail. Here's Why

    Most Americans support voter ID, so why is this fight so explosive? It’s simple: the two-party system keeps turning a broadly popular reform into a partisan weapon. Instead of solving the issue, both sides use it to energize their base and deepen distrust. We unpack the SAVE America Act, the cost and paperwork of proving citizenship, and the independent case for balancing election security with equal access to the ballot. 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 – The Politics of Voter ID and Election Integrity00:01:12 – Inside Today’s Episode: Wealth Tax, Voting Laws, and Reform Updates00:02:19 – California’s Billionaire Wealth Tax Explained00:06:11 – California’s Budget, Spending Questions, and Tax Policy Debate00:08:31 – Why Wealth Taxes Failed in Europe00:13:02 – The Voter ID Debate: Federal SAFE Act vs California Proposal00:18:41 – Could Strict Voter ID Requirements Become a Poll Tax?00:33:38 – Independent Candidates and California’s Nonpartisan Primary System00:38:10 – Ranked Choice Voting Momentum in Wisconsin and DC00:41:42 – Oklahoma Reform Effort Blocked by Petition Signature Rules See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min
  6. Is American Democracy for Sale? The Fight to End Citizens United with Tiffany Muller

    MAR 10

    Is American Democracy for Sale? The Fight to End Citizens United with Tiffany Muller

    Money in politics isn't just a talking point - it's reshaping every policy outcome in Washington. This week, Chad and Cara sit down with Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United, a 4-million-member organization fighting to get dark money out of our elections and power back to the people. They dig into the real mechanics: the stock trading ban, discharge petitions, transparency legislation, and why Congress spends 30 hours a week fundraising instead of governing. Plus - Cara's big Maine win and what it means for the broader movement. If you're skeptical that anything can actually change, this episode is for you. 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 - Introduction & The Case Against Citizens United 00:01:33 - Meet Tiffany Muller: From Social Worker to Democracy Activist 00:04:23 - How Do We Actually Fix This? The Mechanics of Reform 00:06:12 - The Maine Win & Nonpartisan Support for Reform 00:07:32 - Constitutional Amendments, Supreme Court & Super PACs 00:09:49 - The Stock Trading Ban & Congressional Gridlock 00:12:53 - Transparency, Dark Money & How Big Money Adapts 00:15:53 - The People vs. The Money: Can Reform Actually Win? 00:18:41 - Congress Spends 30 Hours a Week Fundraising 00:23:40 - How to Get Involved & Final Thoughts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  7. How James Talarico Won Over Independents Amid Texas Primary Chaos

    MAR 5

    How James Talarico Won Over Independents Amid Texas Primary Chaos

    James Talarico wins Texas’ Democratic Senate primary as campaigns point to unusually high independent participation in the state’s open primary system. Then Dallas County’s last-minute switch back to precinct-only voting sparks confusion, long lines, and a legal fight over ballots cast after 7 p.m. in the GOP primary between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn. 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 Texas Primary Night & Dallas Voting Chaos 00:07:42 Ken Paxton, Open Primaries & The Independent Vote 00:09:18 Talarico, Cruz & How Low Turnout Elects Senators 00:13:50 ShamWow Guy Runs for Congress 00:14:15 U.S. Strikes Iran & The War Powers Debate 00:20:15 Fetterman Shakes Trump's Hand — Alone 00:28:30 The FEC Is Shut Down & Campaign Finance Wild West 00:33:01 Ranked Choice Voting Coming to Los Angeles? 00:37:32 Voter ID Bills: Not All Are the Same 00:41:49 California Billionaire Wealth Tax Explained See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    FEB 26

    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.

    40 min
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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..

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