The Independent Voter Podcast
Reformers, legal scholars, elected officials, and advocates break down how American elections actually work, and what it takes to fix them.
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Produced by Olas MediaThree beats. One mission.
Who gets to vote, and when it matters most
Primary elections decide most races before the general. This show tracks the legal battles, ballot measures, and state-by-state campaigns to open them up.
The rules that keep 40% of voters on the sidelines
Closed systems, registration barriers, and partisan gatekeeping. We cover the structural problems that independent and unaffiliated voters face every cycle.
Legislators, lawyers, and organizers doing the work
Not pundits. The podcast features the people writing legislation, arguing cases, and running campaigns to change how elections function.
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May 14, 2026 · 40m
The Bipartisan Plot to Lock 6.2 Million California Voters Out of Elections
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The TRUTH About California's "Jungle" Primary Governor Election (Democrats are WRONG)
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California Governor Debate BRUTAL Reaction: "Playing Their Cartoon Selves"
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The Swalwell COVER-UP: How California's "Open Secret" Finally Exploded (He Dropped Out) | Ep. 136
Apr 16, 2026 · 32m
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