From the IVP Summit in Hawaii, retired corrections officer Stephen Walker talks to Andy Moore, Executive Director of NANR (National Association of Non-Partisan Reformers). Stephen serves as IVP Board Member and shares how his passion led him to the Independent Voter Project. Andy speaks to the value of convening, catalyzing and connecting, when challenging and changing policies and how primaries work.

(Originally aired 04May23)

From the IVP Summit in Hawaii, retired corrections officer <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephb7/">Stephen Walker</a> talks to <a href="https://nonpartisanreformers.org/people/andy-moore">Andy Moore</a>, Executive Director of <a href="https://nonpartisanreformers.org/">NANR</a> (National Association of Non-Partisan Reformers). Stephen serves as IVP Board Member and shares how his passion led him to the <a href="https://independentvoterproject.org/about/our-people#advisors">Independent Voter Project</a>. Andy speaks to the value of convening, catalyzing and connecting, when challenging and changing policies and how primaries work.
(Originally aired 04May23)

The Independent Voter Project continues to foster conversations and exchanges with the Independent Voter Podcast. Dan Howle continues his heralded public service career with honest and open conversations with policy makers past and present. This show provides a bridge to the partisan communication gap by re-establishing civil exchange.

The Independent Voter Project continues to foster conversations and exchanges with the Independent Voter Podcast. Dan Howle continues his heralded public service career with honest and open conversations with policy makers past and present. This show provides a bridge to the partisan communication gap by re-establishing civil exchange.

Independent Voter Podcast

The Independent Voter Podcast covers political and policy issues that go outside the traditional lens of partisan discourse. At IVP, we believe being independent is a mindset, not an ideology. It does not mean that you lack an ideology. It does not mean that you don’t have libertarian, socialistic, conservative, or liberal tendencies. Being independent means that you don’t believe so stridently in a perfect philosophy that everyone who doesn’t agree with you must be an idiot … or evil … or brainwashed. Listen in.

The Independent Voter Podcast covers political and policy issues that go outside the traditional lens of partisan discourse. At IVP, we believe being independent is a mindset, not an ideology. It does not mean that you lack an ideology. It does not mean that you don’t have libertarian, socialistic, conservative, or liberal tendencies. Being independent means that you don’t believe so stridently in a perfect philosophy that everyone who doesn’t agree with you must be an idiot … or evil … or brainwashed. Listen in.

Elements of Reform: Passion, Policy, and Primaries | Stephen Walker

The author of California’s Top Two Candidates Open Primary, which took effect in 2012, wants to reform his reform.

Steve Peace, a founder of the Independent Voter Project, wants California to move to a system that would ask voters to rank 4 or 5 candidates instead of voting for just one. Alaska and Maine have adopted a similar Rank Choice Voting system.

Peace looks through the national political lens and the local one too to discuss voter reform on this episode of Dear San Diego. Listeners also get to hear about his family life (he says he’s an Uber driver for his grandkids) and the advice he gives young people.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction to California's top two primary
00:01:29 - Inception of the top two primary
00:03:22 - How the top two primary works
00:08:24 - Flaws in the current political system
00:14:01 - Manipulation of the top two primary system
00:15:26 - The Power of Campaigns Driven by Turnout
00:17:27 - Political Maneuvering and Campaign Strategies
00:19:23 - The Influence of Committees and Political Alliances
00:22:29 - Advancing Electoral Reform: Ranked-Choice Voting
00:26:29 - The Need for Continuous Electoral Reform
00:31:02 - Ranked Choice Voting System
00:33:21 - Nonpartisan Top Four or Top Five System
00:35:17 - Reducing Campaign Costs
00:41:13 - Fixing Ranked Choice Voting
00:46:35 - Misjudging Willie Brown
00:48:27 - Steve Peace's Personal Life
00:53:30 - Motivations and Family
00:55:50 - Privacy Rights and Identity
01:00:17 - Childhood Influence
01:03:39 - Reflection on past behavior
01:05:13 - Advice for life
01:05:59 - Importance of facing adversity
01:07:02 - Perception of need and resilience
01:08:57 - Closing remarks

The author of <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sdut-new-primary-system-could-shake-california-politics-2011aug13-htmlstory.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sdut-new-primary-system-could-shake-california-politics-2011aug13-htmlstory.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707975593537000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RlRX0MlBfgIN4qrGZKb-d">California’s Top Two Candidates Open Primary,</a> which took effect in 2012, wants to reform his reform.
Steve Peace, a founder of the <a href="https://independentvoterproject.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://independentvoterproject.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1707975593537000&amp;usg=AOvVaw34n0_KhZWHqPPmu1SBxfvu">Independent Voter Project,</a> wants California to move to a system that would ask voters to rank 4 or 5 candidates instead of voting for just one. Alaska and Maine have adopted a similar Rank Choice Voting system.
Peace looks through the national political lens and the local one too to discuss voter reform on this episode of Dear San Diego. Listeners also get to hear about his family life (he says he’s an Uber driver for his grandkids) and the advice he gives young people.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction to California's top two primary 00:01:29 - Inception of the top two primary 00:03:22 - How the top two primary works 00:08:24 - Flaws in the current political system 00:14:01 - Manipulation of the top two primary system 00:15:26 - The Power of Campaigns Driven by Turnout 00:17:27 - Political Maneuvering and Campaign Strategies 00:19:23 - The Influence of Committees and Political Alliances 00:22:29 - Advancing Electoral Reform: Ranked-Choice Voting 00:26:29 - The Need for Continuous Electoral Reform 00:31:02 - Ranked Choice Voting System 00:33:21 - Nonpartisan Top Four or Top Five System 00:35:17 - Reducing Campaign Costs 00:41:13 - Fixing Ranked Choice Voting 00:46:35 - Misjudging Willie Brown 00:48:27 - Steve Peace's Personal Life 00:53:30 - Motivations and Family 00:55:50 - Privacy Rights and Identity 01:00:17 - Childhood Influence 01:03:39 - Reflection on past behavior 01:05:13 - Advice for life 01:05:59 - Importance of facing adversity 01:07:02 - Perception of need and resilience 01:08:57 - Closing remarks

Steve Peace on San Diego Politics and Reforming his own California Voting Reform

In this captivating podcast episode, titled "AI and Data: How They Will Shape the 2024 Election," we explore the transformative role of AI in political campaigns. Join us as Paul Westcott, the Executive Vice President at L2, shares his decade-long expertise in leveraging AI and machine learning to target voters with precision. Discover how granular data and cutting-edge technology are reshaping voter engagement, making Paul a trusted influencer in data-driven campaign strategy. Dive into this enlightening conversation to uncover the potential of AI in activating unlikely voters and revolutionizing the political landscape.

In this captivating podcast episode, titled "AI and Data: How They Will Shape the 2024 Election," we explore the transformative role of AI in political campaigns. Join us as Paul Westcott, the Executive Vice President at L2, shares his decade-long expertise in leveraging AI and machine learning to target voters with precision. Discover how granular data and cutting-edge technology are reshaping voter engagement, making Paul a trusted influencer in data-driven campaign strategy. Dive into this enlightening conversation to uncover the potential of AI in activating unlikely voters and revolutionizing the political landscape.

A.I. and Data: How They Will Shape the 2024 Election

Drew Lieberman counts San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, Hawaii Governor Josh Green, and the U.S. Navy among his clients. Drew has worked with Tony and Juan on several land-use campaigns. 

A savvy and seasoned pollster, Drew is Executive Vice President at Strategies 360. He also is a dedicated father of two, a loving husband, and a travel baseball dad. With a wealth of political strategy expertise, Drew has lent his skills to numerous notable campaigns, earning a reputation as a top-notch pollster. 

Tony and Juan talk to this Encinitas native about polling, politics, baseball, beer and more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Lieberman counts San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, Hawaii Governor Josh Green, and the U.S. Navy among his clients. Drew has worked with Tony and Juan on several land-use campaigns. 
A savvy and seasoned pollster, <a href="https://www.strategies360.com/team/drew-lieberman/">Drew is Executive Vice President at Strategies 360.</a> He also is a dedicated father of two, a loving husband, and a travel baseball dad. With a wealth of political strategy expertise, Drew has lent his skills to numerous notable campaigns, earning a reputation as a top-notch pollster. 
Tony and Juan talk to this Encinitas native about polling, politics, baseball, beer and more.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Elements of Reform: Passion, Policy, and Primaries | Stephen Walker

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