Pro-democracy activists don’t just need to win reforms at the ballot box; they have to stay in the battle to keep their initiatives from being torn apart the morning after. On this week’s Independent Voter Podcast, Chad Peace and Cara McCormick lament the quiet persistence of partisan political sabotage: the delays, rewrites, and procedural tricks that greet any changes to the status quo, even when voters overwhelmingly approve.

For anyone wondering why popular reforms like RCV and Open Primaries are so hard to pass and protect, this episode offers at least one answer: power never yields without sustained resistance, so reformers survive by comparing notes, learning from one another, and sticking together.

Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Kicking Off: What Journalists Keep Missing

00:00:32 – Snowstorms, San Diego Dreams & Reform Roots

00:03:40 – The Reform Playbook Only Insiders Know

00:06:13 – D.C.’s Top-Five Win… and the Political Bait-and-Switch

00:10:24 – Why Every Reform Fight Starts to Look the Same

00:11:06 – Inside D.C.’s Battle to Delay Ranked Choice Voting

00:14:23 – Power Players Will Always Use Every Tool They Can

00:17:14 – Exposing the Firms Profiting Off Disabled Veterans

00:22:11 – Who Actually Helps Veterans — and Who Pretends To

00:24:17 – Holidays, Kids, and a Warm Wrap to the Episod

Pro-democracy activists don&rsquo;t just need to win reforms at the ballot box; they have to stay in the battle to keep their initiatives from being torn apart the morning after. On this week&rsquo;s Independent Voter Podcast, Chad Peace and Cara McCormick lament the quiet persistence of partisan political sabotage: the delays, rewrites, and procedural tricks that greet any changes to the status quo, even when voters overwhelmingly approve.
For anyone wondering why popular reforms like RCV and Open Primaries are so hard to pass and protect, this episode offers at least one answer: power never yields without sustained resistance, so reformers survive by comparing notes, learning from one another, and sticking together.
Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at<a href="http://ivn.us"> IVN.us</a> and<a href="http://olasmedia.com"> olasmedia.com</a>
Chapters:
00:00:00 &ndash; Kicking Off: What Journalists Keep Missing
00:00:32 &ndash; Snowstorms, San Diego Dreams &amp; Reform Roots
00:03:40 &ndash; The Reform Playbook Only Insiders Know
00:06:13 &ndash; D.C.&rsquo;s Top-Five Win&hellip; and the Political Bait-and-Switch
00:10:24 &ndash; Why Every Reform Fight Starts to Look the Same
00:11:06 &ndash; Inside D.C.&rsquo;s Battle to Delay Ranked Choice Voting
00:14:23 &ndash; Power Players Will Always Use Every Tool They Can
00:17:14 &ndash; Exposing the Firms Profiting Off Disabled Veterans
00:22:11 &ndash; Who Actually Helps Veterans &mdash; and Who Pretends To
00:24:17 &ndash; Holidays, Kids, and a Warm Wrap to the Episod

The Games Politicians Play After Voters Pass Election Reforms

In this episode of the Independent Voter Podcast, Chad and Cara dive into the exploding world of political prediction markets with special guest Chris Gerlacher of Prediction News—unpacking how platforms like Kalshi and crypto-based markets are reshaping how insiders gauge races from California governor to New York City mayor. Chad and Cara also highlight Shawn Griffiths’ latest election reform roundup at ivn.us, covering new signature drives in Oregon, Nevada, and Oklahoma to end taxpayer-funded closed primaries and expand rights for independent voters, as well as the gritty reality of signature gathering and ballot access. Plus, Cara breaks down a Politico gerrymandering poll that ignores independent voters and shares how unlikely allies—from Democrats to MAGA Republicans—can find common ground on fixing the system, even in a hyper-polarized era.

Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com

00:00:00 - Welcome Back & IVP Updates

00:01:29 - Introducing Chris Gerlacher & Prediction Markets

00:03:34 - How Prediction Markets Outperform Polls

00:04:14 - California Governor Odds: Swalwell, Porter, Steyer

00:06:21 - How Political Trading Works

00:09:32 - Gambling Concerns, Safeguards & Forecasting Value

00:13:27 - When Candidates Bet on Themselves

00:19:19 - Independent Voter Growth & State Reform Movements

00:32:14 - Signature Gathering, Costs & Citizen Power

00:43:18 - Cross-Ideology Dialogue & Closing Reflections

 

In this episode of the Independent Voter Podcast, Chad and Cara dive into the exploding world of political prediction markets with special guest Chris Gerlacher of Prediction News&mdash;unpacking how platforms like Kalshi and crypto-based markets are reshaping how insiders gauge races from California governor to New York City mayor. Chad and Cara also highlight Shawn Griffiths&rsquo; latest election reform roundup at ivn.us, covering new signature drives in Oregon, Nevada, and Oklahoma to end taxpayer-funded closed primaries and expand rights for independent voters, as well as the gritty reality of signature gathering and ballot access. Plus, Cara breaks down a Politico gerrymandering poll that ignores independent voters and shares how unlikely allies&mdash;from Democrats to MAGA Republicans&mdash;can find common ground on fixing the system, even in a hyper-polarized era.
Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at <a href="http://ivn.us">IVN.us</a> and <a href="http://olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a>
00:00:00 - Welcome Back &amp; IVP Updates
00:01:29 - Introducing Chris Gerlacher &amp; Prediction Markets
00:03:34 - How Prediction Markets Outperform Polls
00:04:14 - California Governor Odds: Swalwell, Porter, Steyer
00:06:21 - How Political Trading Works
00:09:32 - Gambling Concerns, Safeguards &amp; Forecasting Value
00:13:27 - When Candidates Bet on Themselves
00:19:19 - Independent Voter Growth &amp; State Reform Movements
00:32:14 - Signature Gathering, Costs &amp; Citizen Power
00:43:18 - Cross-Ideology Dialogue &amp; Closing Reflections
&nbsp;

Betting on Democracy: Prediction Markets, Polls & the Independent Voter Uprising

Is New York about to elect a “communist,” or just a democratic socialist with better ground game? 

Cara McCormick and Chad Peace rip into a wild week in politics: the three-way brawl for NYC mayor, California’s ballot language that literally tells you it’ll cost “a few million dollars,” Maine’s voter ID wordplay, and the gerrymandering arms race both parties pretend they aren’t running. 

Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Welcome to the Independent Voter Podcast
00:01:25 - Country Before Party
00:03:11 - The White House Ballroom Controversy
00:03:52 - Ballot Language and Political Manipulation
00:04:25 - Gerrymandering: A Nonpartisan Battle
00:08:10 - Fear, Authoritarianism, and Hyperbole
00:10:19 - What Democratic Socialism Really Means
00:11:55 - Why Ranked Choice and Open Primaries Matter
00:17:07 - Gerrymandering and the Fight for Fair Elections
00:18:16 - From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs

Is New York about to elect a &ldquo;communist,&rdquo; or just a democratic socialist with better ground game?&nbsp;
Cara McCormick and Chad Peace rip into a wild week in politics: the three-way brawl for NYC mayor, California&rsquo;s ballot language that literally tells you it&rsquo;ll cost &ldquo;a few million dollars,&rdquo; Maine&rsquo;s voter ID wordplay, and the gerrymandering arms race both parties pretend they aren&rsquo;t running.&nbsp;
Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at <a href="http://ivn.us">IVN.us</a> and <a href="http://olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a>
Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Independent Voter Podcast 00:01:25 - Country Before Party 00:03:11 - The White House Ballroom Controversy 00:03:52 - Ballot Language and Political Manipulation 00:04:25 - Gerrymandering: A Nonpartisan Battle 00:08:10 - Fear, Authoritarianism, and Hyperbole 00:10:19 - What Democratic Socialism Really Means 00:11:55 - Why Ranked Choice and Open Primaries Matter 00:17:07 - Gerrymandering and the Fight for Fair Elections 00:18:16 - From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs

Ballrooms, Ballots, and a Three-Way Fight for New York

Missouri voters approved legal cannabis twice - first for medical use, then for recreational use in 2022. But as Dave Craig, VP of Marketing for legal cannabis brand From the Earth, explains to host Cara McCormick, an unregulated shadow market is undermining everything voters intended. While legal dispensaries test every product and have already paid $245 million in state taxes to benefit veterans and schools, gas stations and unlicensed dispensaries are selling untested, intoxicating hemp products, some found to be laced with dangerous chemicals. This episode unpacks the loopholes, the need to protect public health, and what happens when following voter-approved rules makes you uncompetitive in your own market.

Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Unfair Fight Begins

00:01:00 - How Missouri Became a Cannabis Success Story

00:04:10 - The Rise of Unregulated Gas Station Weed

00:06:00 - Farm Bill Loopholes and Dangerous Products

00:09:00 - What Legal Cannabis Testing Really Means

00:15:00 - An Unfair Playing Field for Legal Operators

00:20:00 - Federal Taxes and the Need for Rescheduling

00:23:00 - Lawmakers Struggle to Close the Loophole

00:30:00 - Can Missouri’s Legal Market Survive?

00:39:00 - Fairness, Safety, and What Comes Next

 

Missouri voters approved legal cannabis twice - first for medical use, then for recreational use in 2022. But as Dave Craig, VP of Marketing for legal cannabis brand From the Earth, explains to host Cara McCormick, an unregulated shadow market is undermining everything voters intended. While legal dispensaries test every product and have already paid $245 million in state taxes to benefit veterans and schools, gas stations and unlicensed dispensaries are selling untested, intoxicating hemp products, some found to be laced with dangerous chemicals. This episode unpacks the loopholes, the need to protect public health, and what happens when following voter-approved rules makes you uncompetitive in your own market.
Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at <a href="http://ivn.us">IVN.us</a> and <a href="http://olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a>.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Unfair Fight Begins
00:01:00 - How Missouri Became a Cannabis Success Story
00:04:10 - The Rise of Unregulated Gas Station Weed
00:06:00 - Farm Bill Loopholes and Dangerous Products
00:09:00 - What Legal Cannabis Testing Really Means
00:15:00 - An Unfair Playing Field for Legal Operators
00:20:00 - Federal Taxes and the Need for Rescheduling
00:23:00 - Lawmakers Struggle to Close the Loophole
00:30:00 - Can Missouri&rsquo;s Legal Market Survive?
00:39:00 - Fairness, Safety, and What Comes Next
&nbsp;

Missouri Voted for Legal Cannabis. Now Gas Station Weed Is Undermining the Whole System

Breakdown: The rules of American democracy continue to bend toward partisan agendas. In California, independent redistricting commissioner J. Ray Kennedy, a Democrat, says the politicians effectively “starved” its independent commission long before the midterm map fights began in Texas. Hosts Chad and Cara then discuss the Texas Republican Party’s lawsuit against the Lone Star State to try to end its century-old open primary system. While speaking about Attorney General Ken Paxton’s refusal to defend the state, they revisit Thurgood Marshall’s 1944 case that struck down Texas’s whites-only primaries. They also break down Fox News’ distorted reporting on cannabis, Trump’s hints from the White House that he may finally reschedule marijuana, and a debate that went viral on the Independent Voter Facebook page.

Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - A New Era of Independent Voter News
00:00:45 - The Redistricting Battle Royale
00:02:14 - J. Ray Kennedy Exposes California’s “Illusion” of Independence
00:06:10 - Gerrymandering Games Across the States
00:07:25 - Texas Republicans Move to Close Primaries
00:09:30 - Ken Paxton’s Legal Twist Against Open Elections
00:13:25 - Lessons from Thurgood Marshall and the White Primary Case
00:17:09 - The Fight for Independent Voter Rights Continues
00:25:14 - Fox News, Cannabis, and Media Propaganda
00:32:01 - Should Trump Win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Breakdown: The rules of American democracy continue to bend toward partisan agendas. In California, independent redistricting commissioner J. Ray Kennedy, a Democrat, says the politicians effectively &ldquo;starved&rdquo; its independent commission long before the midterm map fights began in Texas. Hosts Chad and Cara then discuss the Texas Republican Party&rsquo;s lawsuit against the Lone Star State to try to end its century-old open primary system. While speaking about Attorney General Ken Paxton&rsquo;s refusal to defend the state, they revisit Thurgood Marshall&rsquo;s 1944 case that struck down Texas&rsquo;s whites-only primaries. They also break down Fox News&rsquo; distorted reporting on cannabis, Trump&rsquo;s hints from the White House that he may finally reschedule marijuana, and a debate that went viral on the Independent Voter Facebook page.
Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at <a href="http://ivn.us">IVN.us</a> and <a href="http://olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a>.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - A New Era of Independent Voter News 00:00:45 - The Redistricting Battle Royale 00:02:14 - J. Ray Kennedy Exposes California&rsquo;s &ldquo;Illusion&rdquo; of Independence 00:06:10 - Gerrymandering Games Across the States 00:07:25 - Texas Republicans Move to Close Primaries 00:09:30 - Ken Paxton&rsquo;s Legal Twist Against Open Elections 00:13:25 - Lessons from Thurgood Marshall and the White Primary Case 00:17:09 - The Fight for Independent Voter Rights Continues 00:25:14 - Fox News, Cannabis, and Media Propaganda 00:32:01 - Should Trump Win the Nobel Peace Prize?

California Democrats and Texas Republicans Keep Copying Each Other

Hosts Chad Peace and Cara McCormick use the viral Katie Porter clip as a case study in how election rules shape campaigns and coalitions in California. They unpack why the moment struck a nerve, then explain the incentives of the Top Two primary and what a Final Five model - with an open top-five primary and a ranked-choice general - could change, drawing lessons from Alaska. Along the way, they note recent shifts in the 2026 field and connect the conversation to a timely Supreme Court fight over counting properly postmarked mail ballots after Election Day - clear, voter-first context beyond the outrage cycle.

Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Welcome to the Independent Voter Podcast

00:01:37 – California Governor’s Race and Katie Porter Interview

00:05:18 – Expanding Top-Two to Top-Five Elections

00:09:26 – Party Division and Candidate Behavior

00:11:11 – National Guard, Governors, and Political Power Plays

00:12:33 – Origins of Ranked-Choice Voting Advocacy

00:18:17 – Supreme Court Cases and Independent Voter Rights

00:29:04 – California’s Prop 50 and the State of Democracy

00:33:26 – Closing Reflections and Call to Action

 

Hosts Chad Peace and Cara McCormick use the viral Katie Porter clip as a case study in how election rules shape campaigns and coalitions in California. They unpack why the moment struck a nerve, then explain the incentives of the Top Two primary and what a Final Five model - with an open top-five primary and a ranked-choice general - could change, drawing lessons from Alaska. Along the way, they note recent shifts in the 2026 field and connect the conversation to a timely Supreme Court fight over counting properly postmarked mail ballots after Election Day - clear, voter-first context beyond the outrage cycle.
Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at <a href="http://ivn.us">IVN.us</a> and <a href="http://olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a>.
Chapters: 00:00:00 &ndash; Welcome to the Independent Voter Podcast
00:01:37 &ndash; California Governor&rsquo;s Race and Katie Porter Interview
00:05:18 &ndash; Expanding Top-Two to Top-Five Elections
00:09:26 &ndash; Party Division and Candidate Behavior
00:11:11 &ndash; National Guard, Governors, and Political Power Plays
00:12:33 &ndash; Origins of Ranked-Choice Voting Advocacy
00:18:17 &ndash; Supreme Court Cases and Independent Voter Rights
00:29:04 &ndash; California&rsquo;s Prop 50 and the State of Democracy
00:33:26 &ndash; Closing Reflections and Call to Action
&nbsp;

Beyond the Viral Katie Porter Clip: What California’s Governor Race Says About Voter Choice

If you are into independent politics and don’t know Eric Bronner, you should.

A former veteran, Eric Bronner is one of the 60% of veterans that don’t belong to either major political party. Eric jumped into the nonpartisan reform movement 5 years ago after listening to a podcast on Freakonomics with Katherine Gehl.

In just 5 years, the organization he formed, Veterans for All Voters, has grown to more than 7,000 members and been a part of some of the most impactful nonpartisan reform efforts in the country.

Now, they’re launching an ambitious national project to engage voters across the country to revisit their oath to their county.

Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Opening the Conversation
00:01:06 - Eric Bronner’s Path from Navy to Reform
00:02:23 - Founding Veterans for All Voters
00:05:24 - Choosing Nonpartisan Values
00:06:10 - The Oath Challenge Campaign
00:08:36 - Education and Action in Reform
00:10:14 - Legal Challenges and Supreme Court News
00:13:34 - Building a Movement Beyond Partisanship
00:17:17 - Expanding in Communities & Veteran Engagement
00:19:19 - Oath, Unity, and Next Steps

If you are into independent politics and don&rsquo;t know <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbronner/">Eric Bronner</a>, you should.
A former veteran, Eric Bronner is one of the 60% of veterans that don&rsquo;t belong to either major political party. Eric jumped into the nonpartisan reform movement 5 years ago after listening to a podcast on Freakonomics with Katherine Gehl.
In just 5 years, the organization he formed, Veterans for All Voters, has grown to more than 7,000 members and been a part of some of the most impactful nonpartisan reform efforts in the country.
Now, they&rsquo;re launching an ambitious national project to engage voters across the country to revisit their oath to their county.
Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at&nbsp;<a href="IVN.us">IVN.us</a> and <a href="olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a>.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Opening the Conversation 00:01:06 - Eric Bronner&rsquo;s Path from Navy to Reform 00:02:23 - Founding Veterans for All Voters 00:05:24 - Choosing Nonpartisan Values 00:06:10 - The Oath Challenge Campaign 00:08:36 - Education and Action in Reform 00:10:14 - Legal Challenges and Supreme Court News 00:13:34 - Building a Movement Beyond Partisanship 00:17:17 - Expanding in Communities &amp; Veteran Engagement 00:19:19 - Oath, Unity, and Next Steps

Eric Bronner and 7,000 Veterans for All Voters Lead a National Oath Challenge

The assassination of Charlie Kirk shocked the nation and exposed just how divided our political realities have become. In this episode, Chad Peace and Cara McCormick reflect on the tragedy, the need for unity, and what history teaches us about coming together after moments of crisis.

They also delve into the chaotic New York City mayoral race to explain why New York needs ranked-choice voting in the general election, and how closed primaries continue to shut out millions of voters. From New York to California, the conversation highlights how both major parties manipulate election rules to preserve power while independent voters are left on the outside looking in.

Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Shock of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
00:02:20 - Living in Different Realities
00:04:30 - Remembering 9/11 and the Lost Sense of Unity
00:05:55 - New York’s Mayoral Race and Ranked Choice Fallout
00:10:00 - Closed Primaries and Voter Exclusion
00:14:25 - California’s Nonpartisan Primary and Redistricting Battle
00:19:30 - Fear-Based Politics and the Stakes of Power
00:23:40 - Finding Common Ground and Healing the Divide

The assassination of Charlie Kirk shocked the nation and exposed just how divided our political realities have become. In this episode, Chad Peace and Cara McCormick reflect on the tragedy, the need for unity, and what history teaches us about coming together after moments of crisis.
They also delve into the chaotic New York City mayoral race to explain why New York needs ranked-choice voting in the general election, and how closed primaries continue to shut out millions of voters. From New York to California, the conversation highlights how both major parties manipulate election rules to preserve power while independent voters are left on the outside looking in.
Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at <a href="IVN.us">IVN.us</a> and <a href="olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a>.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Shock of Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s Assassination 00:02:20 - Living in Different Realities 00:04:30 - Remembering 9/11 and the Lost Sense of Unity 00:05:55 - New York&rsquo;s Mayoral Race and Ranked Choice Fallout 00:10:00 - Closed Primaries and Voter Exclusion 00:14:25 - California&rsquo;s Nonpartisan Primary and Redistricting Battle 00:19:30 - Fear-Based Politics and the Stakes of Power 00:23:40 - Finding Common Ground and Healing the Divide

Divided Realities, Broken Systems: Can We Heal American Democracy?

The national conversation focuses on the wars being waged by the Republicans and Democrats, against each other.

But what about the rights of voters?

In this episode of the Independent Voter Podcast, Chad and Cara talk about the Gerrymandering battle growing beyond Texas and California, a retired attorney who has taken a Florida voting rights case all the way to the Supreme Court, and how the war on the rights of independent voters could be hitting a critical moment in the arc of our democracy.

Tune in!

Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Welcome to the Independent Voter Podcast
00:01:00 - Gerrymandering battles across states
00:04:00 - Who really loses? Independent voters
00:06:00 - Supreme Court precedents on voting rights
00:07:00 - A retired attorney takes on closed primaries
00:09:00 - Collusion behind the veil of partisanship
00:11:00 - Reform ideas: open primaries and ranked choice
00:12:00 - Are independents anti-party?
00:13:00 - Power, democracy, and meaningful votes
00:15:00 - Losing forward and finding optimism

The national conversation focuses on the wars being waged by the Republicans and Democrats, against each other.
But what about the rights of voters?
In this episode of the Independent Voter Podcast, Chad and Cara talk about the Gerrymandering battle growing beyond Texas and California, a retired attorney who has taken a Florida voting rights case all the way to the Supreme Court, and how the war on the rights of independent voters could be hitting a critical moment in the arc of our democracy.
Tune in!
Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at <a href="IVN.us">IVN.us</a> and <a href="olasmedia.com">olasmedia.com</a>.
Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Independent Voter Podcast 00:01:00 - Gerrymandering battles across states 00:04:00 - Who really loses? Independent voters 00:06:00 - Supreme Court precedents on voting rights 00:07:00 - A retired attorney takes on closed primaries 00:09:00 - Collusion behind the veil of partisanship 00:11:00 - Reform ideas: open primaries and ranked choice 00:12:00 - Are independents anti-party? 00:13:00 - Power, democracy, and meaningful votes 00:15:00 - Losing forward and finding optimism

Your Right to Vote: Is It Really Meaningful?

In this conversation, Chad and Cara delve into the complexities of gerrymandering, exploring its partisan nature and the implications for independent voters. They discuss the ongoing battle between Democrats and Republicans in states like California and Texas, the role of independent redistricting commissions, and the importance of public engagement in understanding these issues. The conversation highlights the legal dimensions of gerrymandering, particularly concerning the rights of independent voters.

Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at IVN.us and olasmedia.com.

Chapters:
00:00:01 - Welcome and introduction to gerrymandering
00:02:06 - Who gerrymanders more: Republicans or Democrats?
00:04:10 - Fighting fire with fire: partisan justifications
00:05:12 - The danger of overturning independent commissions
00:07:08 - Fear of authoritarianism and the 2026 election
00:09:28 - The race to the bottom and who benefits
00:10:22 - Why politicians always use the power they have
00:12:28 - Public engagement and awareness on gerrymandering
00:14:15 - California’s Prop 50 and the role of independent voters
00:19:03 - Is gerrymandering against independents’ constitutional rights?

In this conversation, Chad and Cara delve into the complexities of gerrymandering, exploring its partisan nature and the implications for independent voters. They discuss the ongoing battle between Democrats and Republicans in states like California and Texas, the role of independent redistricting commissions, and the importance of public engagement in understanding these issues. The conversation highlights the legal dimensions of gerrymandering, particularly concerning the rights of independent voters.
Listen to more episodes and join the conversation at <a data-start="796" data-end="820">IVN.us</a> and <a data-start="825" data-end="863">olasmedia.com</a>.
Chapters: 00:00:01 - Welcome and introduction to gerrymandering 00:02:06 - Who gerrymanders more: Republicans or Democrats? 00:04:10 - Fighting fire with fire: partisan justifications 00:05:12 - The danger of overturning independent commissions 00:07:08 - Fear of authoritarianism and the 2026 election 00:09:28 - The race to the bottom and who benefits 00:10:22 - Why politicians always use the power they have 00:12:28 - Public engagement and awareness on gerrymandering 00:14:15 - California&rsquo;s Prop 50 and the role of independent voters 00:19:03 - Is gerrymandering against independents&rsquo; constitutional rights?

Gerrymandering: Who Loses the Most Seats in the Race to the Bottom?

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..

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&rsquo;s political narratives. We focus on two things: &nbsp;(1)&nbsp;Election reforms that increase real competition and voter choice, and &nbsp;(2)&nbsp;Policy issues that defy the black-and-white frameworks set by national party agendas.
We&rsquo;ve been called everything: liberals, undercover Republicans, progressives, socialists, libertarians&mdash;even anarchists. And depending on the article, they&rsquo;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&rsquo;re in the right place. This the Independent Voter Podcast..

Independent Voter Podcast

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.

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&rsquo;s political narratives. We focus on two things: &nbsp;(1)&nbsp;Election reforms that increase real competition and voter choice, and &nbsp;(2)&nbsp;Policy issues that defy the black-and-white frameworks set by national party agendas.
We&rsquo;ve been called everything: liberals, undercover Republicans, progressives, socialists, libertarians&mdash;even anarchists. And depending on the article, they&rsquo;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&rsquo;re in the right place. This the Independent Voter Podcast.

Independent Voter Podcast

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