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We are so proud to say On the Ballot just released its 100th (!!) episode! To celebrate this milestone, Ballotpedia founder and CEO Leslie Graves joined the podcast to discuss how Ballotpedia can help young, prospective voters get informed and empowered when they head to vote. Leslie discusses weeding through the abundance of news online, how to identify reliable political information, and shares some personal stories about her first time voting. Voting for the first time can be daunting, but it is so worth it. As Leslie says in the episode, "You have a bigger life if you vote than if you don't. It's not just that you're fulfilling your civic duty. It's that you're making your life, as you learn to do this, more interesting, bigger, and more significant." Listen to On the Ballot's 100th episode here: https://lnkd.in/et9Kuvry

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"Mark Halperin Episode Shatters Records: ‘Without Notes’ Draws Unprecedented YouTube Audience Reaction" Los Angeles, CA – October 13, 2024 – The critically acclaimed podcast Without Notes has hit a new milestone with its latest episode featuring political journalist Mark Halperin, garnering the largest audience response in the show's ten-year history. Viewers are flocking to YouTube in droves, making this the most-watched episode to date and cementing the show’s place as a premier platform for thought-provoking, unfiltered conversations. Hosted by bestselling author Michael Levine, the interview delves deep into Halperin’s career, controversies, and reflections on modern journalism. In an era where public trust in media continues to waver, Halperin’s candid insights have struck a chord with viewers, sparking heated debates across social platforms. Fans of the podcast and newcomers alike are calling it “one of the most gripping interviews of the year.” "Few conversations leave an audience so captivated," said Levine. "This episode reminded us that real dialogue matters—and it’s resonating with our viewers." Since its debut on YouTube, the episode has enjoyed a viral surge in views and engagement, with fans sharing their reactions on social media using the hashtag #WithoutNotes. With lively debate continuing in the comment sections, the episode has become a lightning rod for public discourse on media ethics and second chances. As Without Notes celebrates its tenth anniversary, this groundbreaking episode exemplifies what makes the podcast unique—raw, unscripted conversations that provoke thought and spark dialogue. With its audience growing more potent than ever, the show continues to set the bar for content that refuses to follow the script. Catch the full Mark Halperin interview now on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gpUTWWaE

Joined #cgtn Radio The World Today to discuss the Haley-DeSantis debate among other US election topics. What's the main takeaway from the latest Haley-DeSantis debate?   They damaged each other, which doesn’t help either vis-à-vis Trump, who they’re both fearful of attacking as forcefully as they attack each other. On the whole, Haley is out-polling DeSantis, and I don’t think this will change. What’s interesting is that DeSantis is a more natural fit for the Republican base if Trump wasn’t in the race, while Haley is a better fit to win the center and swing voters, which would be necessary in the general election. Why do you think Trump again decided not to participate? Instead, he on Wednesday appeared at a televised town hall meeting in the same state of Iowa at the same time.   He has no incentive to debate. He’s leading the other candidates, he doesn’t want to put himself on the same stage, to consider them equals. Nor does he want to expose himself to difficult or sensitive questions. By scheduling his own event at the same time, he tried to monopolize the time slot and control the presentation...   How do you look at the decision by former NJ governor Chris Christie, an ardent Trump critic, to drop out of the primary? Some people say his move might help consolidate support for Haley. Anti-Trump Republicans, including NH Governor Sununu, had been calling on Christie to quit to help Haley, who's narrowed Trump’s lead in NH but likely too, little too late. Christie's offered no endorsement yet. Funny--despite all the bad blood between them, Trump responded to Christie's withdrawal, saying, quote: “I hear Chris Christie is dropping out of the race today—I might even get to like him again!”   It looks increasingly likely that there will be a Biden vs. Trump race in 2024. People have long been talking about a perceived gerontocracy in the US politics today. Your thoughts?   Some think Hillary Clinton's stranglehold over the #dnc during her run against Trump helped her sideline up-and-coming talent, and later this benefited Biden. Another possibility is that some popular and charismatic young Democrats are considered too radical by the Democratic establishment, and been suppressed variously, as we also saw in Congress under Pelosi. But we can see these fault-lines today, for example, with younger Democrats troubled by Biden’s firm support for #israel despite the bloodshed in #gaza.   Republican candidates are usually older, the exception being the younger Bush; but he was running on his dad's name, supported by old hands from the elder's Administration.   Trump's old but he’s also idiosyncratic: he’s perceived as offering a new type of Republican militancy, one that was less committed to old ideas than old people, primarily in the areas of #foreignpolicy, trade, the economy, and so on, though on social issues like abortion rights, gay rights, minority rights, gun rights, and so on, he moved policy and courts to the right.

Confused about the election? Not sure who to vote for? What are the big issues at stake? Listen to our comprehensive overview of talked about issues, overlooked issues, and much more in our special election series of Cross Section. https://lnkd.in/ed6kbczA

💡 What were key takeaways from the #VPDebate?  💡 How do the #debate styles of Vance and Walz compare? 💡 What insights from the 2016 presidential race remain relevant today? Tune in for answers in this week’s Beltway Briefing #podcast. https://lnkd.in/gC6-WbmG

Check out the latest episode in my Chart Your Course series! In this episode, I discuss the potential impact of the upcoming presidential election on your portfolio, and what has happened to the market historically during these times. You can watch this episode, and more, on my YouTube channel @TCGJohnLitscher! https://bit.ly/3TgCO2m