Direct from the Election Center's Annual National Conference, Dr. Kathleen Hale and Dr. Mitchell Brown (Election Center, Auburn University) join Brianna and Eric for a conversation about Election Center, professionalization of the elections administration community, and opportunities for innovation and education.

Sean Greene joins Brianna and Eric for a conversation about casting ballots as an overseas voter, navigating different state requirements, and the challenges overseas voters had in 2020.

Taylor Lansdale (Program Manager at the Council on State Governments Overseas Voting Initiative) joins Brianna and Eric for a conversation about military and overseas voting in 2020 and things to consider for future elections.

Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County, NY Elections Commissioner, joins Brianna and Eric for a conversation about the structure of elections administration in New York, the aftermath of NY-22, and upcoming state law changes.

In odd-numbered years, August and November are reserved for special elections in Missouri. This year, St. Louis County had a small county election (just over 8% turnout), but many counties did not (including Boone County) so we took the opportunity to observe and learn. It also gave us the chance to ask some pressing questions to employees from four different offices.

Audrey Malagon (Professor of Mathematics at Virginia Wesleyan & Mathematical Advisor to Verified Voting) joins Brianna and Eric for a conversation about the role of mathematical education in public policy, quality control in elections, and the popular Verifier tool.

Michael Haas, current attorney for Madison, WI and formerly of the Wisconsin Election Commission, joins Brianna and Eric for a conversation about Wisconsin elections, practicing elections law, and advising election administrators.

Pam Fessler, recently retired National Public Radio correspondent, joins Brianna and Eric for a conversation about journalism, election administration, and the importance of narrative.

Jennifer Morrell joins Brianna and Eric for a conversation about the increase of threats to election administrators, preparing offices for 2022, and the importance of working together in the elections space.

Gloria Bilchick (author of Election Insiders) joins Brianna and Eric for a conversation about going behind the scenes with election administrators in 2019.