Vote! The Podcast

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Voting Rights Success & What to Do Next Nov 12, 2020

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The Election is Over! Well, for the most part. And putting candidates and issues aside, we're counting this whole election cycle as a WIN. In our final episode, we recap some of the voting rights wins in Mississippi and California, give a shoutout to the amazing voter turnout in Indigenous communities, give you the deadlines for the upcoming Georgia Senate run-off, and even announce Season 2!

Learn more about Spread the Vote and Vote.org below, and support our efforts:

www.spreadthevote.org

www.vote.org

Our Post-Election Episode: What Happens Now? Nov 05, 2020

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Through a pandemic, voter suppression and chaos at large, we've made it through Election Day! We'll have Dana Paikowsky from the Campaign Legal Center unpack the likely events of the next few days. And Emmy-winning journalist and OZY CEO Carlos Watson will explain why we should be patient -- but why patience doesn't necessarily mean inaction! Plus, he'll give us some election silver linings.

Learn more about Spread the Vote and Vote.org below, and support our efforts:

www.spreadthevote.org

www.vote.org

Last Stop Till Election Day Oct 29, 2020

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It's time to vote in person or by dropping your ballot in a drop box if you haven't already! Voting news from Indiana, North Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Missouri aaaaaand Alabama! Plus how to avoid long lines at the polls -- or at least be adequately prepared if you do have to wait in them!

What to Expect When You're Expecting Election Results Oct 22, 2020

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We're in the final stretch of the most important election of our lifetime! And we're 99% sure it won't end on election night. So how can you be mentally prepared for the road ahead? We discuss what to expect come closing time on Nov. 3rd, and bring you updates from Alaska, Indiana, and North Carolina.

The Good, The Bad & What You Can Do Oct 15, 2020

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We have updates from Nevada, New Jersey, Montana, Florida, Arizona, Virginia and are finally closer to a decision on this whole dropbox thing in Texas! Plus, we tackle something we all want to know: what the #$?! we can do RIGHT NOW to help get out the vote. We cover what you can do, how you can volunteer, and where to use your time to generate the most impact from now until the election. Because we need all the help we can get.

Make a Plan & Read the Directions! Oct 08, 2020

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Spread the Vote and Vote.org give you the latest voting news in South Carolina, Iowa, Arizona, Georgia, and Alabama. Plus, a question from a listener about early voting in Texas and dropboxes. If you want to be sure you're dotting every 'i' and crossing every 't' this year, check out readthefingdirections.com for an easy guide to learn the mail-in ballot requirements for your state.

Visit vote.org and spreadthevote.org for all of your voting registration, ID, mail-in ballot request, polling place location and election reminder needs!

Election Mail - What's Real, What's Misinformation Oct 01, 2020

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Spread the Vote and Vote.org give you the latest voting news in Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia and NY. Whew! Plus, with the boatloads of political mail arriving in our mailboxes, how can you be sure what's official, and what's not? If you want to be sure you're dotting every 'i' and crossing every 't' this year, check out readthefingdirections.com for an easy guide to learn the mail-in ballot requirements for your state.

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www.readthefingdirections.com to make sure your ballot gets counted!

and www.spreadthevote.org and vote.org for all of your voting registration, ID, mail-in ballot request, polling place location and election reminder needs!

Making Sense of Your Ballot Sep 24, 2020

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Early voting has begun! We'll talk about new developments in Michigan, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania; the passing of RBG; and walk you through how to READ your ballot so you can help others do the same (and maybe throw a ballot party with friends and family)!

Action Items! - www.votethepodcast.org
Follow us on Instagram @votethepod
Email us at votethepodcast@gmail.com!
Or call and leave us a voicemail with your question at 844-472-VOTE
Support our work at www.spreadthevote.org and www.vote.org

How Can I Get My Friend to Vote? Sep 17, 2020

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We're at 47 days! And we're talking about what's good in Rhode Island and Virginia, some news about returning citizens in Florida, plus... how to approach your non-voting friend about voting. Let's do this!

Action Items! - www.votethepodcast.org
Sign up for Vote.org's friends and family outreach program by sending an email to relational@vote.org.
Follow us on Instagram @votethepod
Email us at votethepodcast@gmail.com!
Or call and leave us a voicemail with your question at 844-472-VOTE
Support our work at www.spreadthevote.org and www.vote.org

54 Days To Go! Sep 10, 2020

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We switch formats this week to talk about what's happening in voting and elections RIGHT NOW! We talk about good news for NY voters, what Alaska's doing right, and answer a listener question about voting and evictions.
Action Items! - www.votethepodcast.org
Sign up for Vote.org's friends and family outreach program by sending an email to relational@vote.org.
Follow us on Instagram @votethepod
Email us at votethepodcast@gmail.com!
Or call and leave us a voicemail with your question at 844-472-VOTE
Support our work at www.spreadthevote.org and www.vote.org

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