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Welcome to the Independent Voter Podcast channel. Join us for discussions on voter rights, election reform, and more from an independent-minded perspective. IVN is supported in part by the Independent Voter Project. Become a member today and support IVP’s mission to advance the rights of nonpartisan voters. We don’t have a party. We don’t have highly paid lobbyists. All we have is you. Just $5 a month helps us combat the partisanship that has overtaken our political system. Click the link below to become a member today!

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Welcome to the Independent Voter Podcast channel. Join us for discussions on voter rights, election reform, and more from an independent-minded perspective. IVN is supported in part by the Independent Voter Project. Become a member today and support IVP’s mission to advance the rights of nonpartisan voters. We don’t have a party. We don’t have highly paid lobbyists. All we have is you. Just $5 a month helps us combat the partisanship that has overtaken our political system. Click the link below to become a member today!

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Episodes

The ExtraPoint with Jeff Marston - Dec 30

12/30/2020
2020 Provides Clear Vision for Legendary San Diego Business Owners In this New Year's episode, Fred Pierce, Pierce Education Properties, and Neil Senturia, Blackbird Ventures, are iconic businessmen in San Diego. As the New Year approaches, they share with Jeff why there’s reason for optimism based on their successful past experiences.

Duration:00:44:17

The Electoral College: An ‘Educated’ Discussion of its Pros and Cons

12/30/2020
Chad Peace and Scott Greytak join T.J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to examine whether we should stick with the Electoral College, shift to a straight democratic vote, or entertain the consideration of something in-between. Mr. Peace is the founder and president of IVC Media LLC and a nationally-recognized leader in election law and voter rights. Mr. Greytak is an anti-corruption attorney who is the Advocacy Director for the United States Office of Transparency International -- the oldest and...

Duration:00:29:17

"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Dec. 16

12/16/2020
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Dec. 16 by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:42:00

Presidential Debates: Ineffective or Informative?

12/16/2020
Christina Tobin and Eli Beckerman join host T. J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to discuss presidential debates. The Commission on Presidential Debates (the “CPD”) has catered to establishment candidates for decades, denying the electorate of an exposure to legitimate alternative choices. As a result, we have often been given a choice between “the lesser of two evils.” Christina Tobin and Eli Beckerman and their two organizations are trying to change that. Ms. Tobin is an activist and leader in...

Duration:00:27:07

"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Dec. 9

12/9/2020
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Dec. 9 by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:42:00

"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Dec. 2

12/2/2020
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Dec. 2 by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:42:00

America in 2040: Still a Superpower?

12/2/2020
The Honorable David M. Walker joins T. J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to discuss his latest book: America in 2040: Still a Superpower? A Pathway to Success. Mr. Walker is a distinguished professor at the United States Naval Academy and the former Comptroller General of the United States and CEO of the United States Government Accountability Office under Presidents Clinton and Bush (#43). Mr. Walker book explores the current trajectory of the United States in comparison to China, India, and other...

Duration:00:30:27

"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Nov. 25

11/24/2020
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Nov. 25 by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:42:00

San Diego’s ‘More Choice’ Advocates Gain Momentum After November Election

11/23/2020
An interview with Amy Tobia from Represent.Us in San Diego.

Duration:00:05:35

Dictators Who Have Ruled in the Past – Is It Happening Again?

11/18/2020
Kenneth C. Davis joins host T. J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to talk about his new book, Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy. Mr. Davis is a renowned historian and also the author of Don't Know Much About History, which spent 35 consecutive weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and gave rise to the expansive Don't Know Much About-series of books and audios. His books are well-researched and extremely informative. Mr. Davis discusses the origins of democracy...

Duration:00:30:27

"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Nov. 18

11/18/2020
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Nov. 18 by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:42:00

"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Nov. 11

11/11/2020
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Nov. 11 by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:42:00

"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Nov. 4

11/4/2020
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Nov. 4 by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:42:00

‘OMG WTF Does the Constitution ACTUALLY Say?’

11/4/2020
Ben Sheehan joins host T.J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to discuss his new book, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? – A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work. You may think you know the origins of the “OMG WTF” acronyms, but you will have to listen to the interview to determine whether your assumptions are correct. Mr. Sheehan is a Funny or Die alumnus and an award-winning executive producer who has spent his career creating innovative and entertaining content in an...

Duration:00:30:27

"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Oct. 28

10/28/2020
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Oct. 28 by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:42:00

Conversation with Dr. Rodney Hood, M.D. | San Diego COVID-19 Equity Task Force

10/28/2020
Conversation with Dr. Rodney Hood, M.D. | San Diego COVID-19 Equity Task Force by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:35:37

"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Oct. 21

10/21/2020
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Oct. 21 by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:42:00

Rank the Vote: Helping States Overcome ‘The Lesser of Two Evils’

10/21/2020
Nathan Lockwood, Managing Director of Rank the Vote, joins host T.J. O’Hara on Deconstructed to discuss how his team is helping grassroots initiatives pursue Ranked Choice Voting across the Nation. Rank the Vote is a national non-partisan organization dedicated to sharing strategies and tactics with activists at the state-level. Mr. Lockwood is a Yale graduate who previously served as a statewide speaker and as the Communications Co-Lead for Voter Choice Massachusetts, the organization which...

Duration:00:30:27

"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Oct. 14

10/14/2020
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" on Mightier 1090: Oct. 14 by Independent Voter Podcast

Duration:00:42:00

The Two-Party Doom Loop: "This Is How Our Democracy Will Die"

10/14/2020
In this episode of "UnRig It,” Independent Voter News Editor Shawn Griffiths talks with Unite America Executive Director and National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers Board Member Nick Troiano about the peril the country is in under the two-party “Doom Loop.” A phrase coined by author Lee Drutman, the two-party “Doom Loop” describes the downward spiral US politics is in as a result of the perpetual us-vs-them, tit-for-tat mindset our nation’s elected officials maintain as their pursuit...

Duration:00:19:19