Vote! The Podcast

We look to the past to understand our present (and future!). Kat's mom asks us to dig into voting rights history (did you know Native and Black citizens, practically speaking, have only been able to vote for about 50 years?). Plus, we'll talk about how a 2013 Supreme Court case has resulted in the rise of some pretty nasty voter suppression.

It’s easy to remember to vote for president or governor. It's harder to keep track all of the candidates and offices lower on the ballot! But we see the impact of those "down-ballot" races in our everyday lives -- through policing, schools, healthcare, voting rights, the list goes on and on... We'll talk about why those races matter, and how to make sure you complete your ballot this Election Day. Featuring Rosemary Ketchum, West Virginia's first openly trans elected official; and Ross Morales Rocketto of Run For Something, an organization that supports down-ballot candidates.

What does voter suppression look like? It takes many forms -- from attacking the postal service, to unnecessarily cumbersome voter ID laws, to denying voting rights to people with felony convictions. We'll talk to voting rights attorney Marc Elias about the forms of suppression and what we can do! Plus, we'll hear a question from an incarcerated citizen who wants to know why he can't vote.

Young people! How do we get them to the polls? Join us as we talk to Coach Carm of Coaches4Change about his grassroots movement to educate student athletes and encourage community-wide engagement. Also featuring a baby and Olympic snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler! Visit www.votethepodcast.org for this week's action items!

We want to get as many people as possible to the polls in November! But there are a lot of obstructions that can get in the way -- everything from voter ID laws, to inaccessible polling stations, to a straight up lack of polling sites. We'll talk about what you can do to knock all of those barriers down for everyone. Plus, learn all about what you can do to help voters in Native communities get to the polls. Featuring Native Organizers Alliance Executive Director Judith LeBlanc, plus hosts of the Best Friends podcast, Sasheer Zamata (SNL) and Nicole Byer (Nailed It).

Your weekly action items are at: votethepodcast.carrd.co

Voter turnout is *crucial* to a healthy democracy. We’ll tell you what you, your friends, your mom, your colleagues, your neighbor can do right now to make sure everyone votes. Oh, and you might be surprised to hear about what spurred Harvey Levin to become a voting activist and turn TMZ’s media empire into a vehicle for change…

VISIT: votethepodcast.carrd.co

We're giving you the full rundown on voting by mail this Election Day so you can show up for the country from your couch -- which is frankly, kind of amazing. Tune in and become an expert on all of the tricky little aspects of registering to vote by mail. Featuring actor and political activist Bradley Whitford and Call Your Girlfriend podcast besties (and authors of Big Friendship), Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow.

Remember - visit Vote.org to get registered and Spreadthevote.org/vote if you need an ID!

We can't predict this November's election -- but we can help you prepare! From getting registered, to covering your vote by mail bases, to making an Election Day plan for yourself and your community. Featuring voting rights superstar Stacey Abrams and pop superstar Lauren Jauregui. Let's vote through this apocalypse together... Join the voting preppers today!

We'll break down all of your biggest voting questions with our favorite experts, activists, celebs, and voting rights crushes. Hosted by the Executive Directors of Vote.org and Spread the Vote. Subscribe now and we can vote through this apocalypse together!

Our criminal justice system can seem irreparably broken and beyond fixing. But it isn't! Our hosts will tell you WHO can actually effect change in policing, sentencing, and prisons -- and HOW you can pressure those officials. Featuring LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) and Alicia Garza (Black Lives Matter Co-Founder). Listen and hit subscribe to get our first official episode on July 16!