What Voting Means To Me Podcast
1) Episode 21. David Levine
In this much belated episode of What Voting Means to Me, we hear from David Levine, a longtime election official and international election observer who is currently serving as the director of electio...Show More
2) Episode 20. Kim Alexander
Let's make voting fun again! Kim and Mara talk about ways to get people excited about the democratic process-- be it through "I voted" sticker selfies, making democracy themed art & music, or hosting ...Show More
3) Episode 19. Kevin Johnson
Voting is innovation. Voting is the right to be in community. We are more than our singular votes; it is in the collective that they matter. In this episode Mara talks about these ideas and much more ...Show More
4) Episode 18. Pamela Smith
In this episode, Mara encourages listeners to think about what democracy-- or rather, the absence of democracy--feels like. They ask what it means to nurture and sustain hope in an era of democratic d...Show More
5) Episode 17. Zach Mohr
How much does it cost to run elections in the United States? The answer is not as simple as you might think. In this episode, Mara and Zach talk about Zach's journey from being a more or less casual o...Show More
6) Episode 16. Noah Praetz
Gabor Mate- author of "The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture" suggests there are “4 As” that help move us towards healing and wholeness: authenticity, agency, healthy exp...Show More
7) Episode 15. Thessalia Merivaki
Thessalia Merivaki is an Associate Professor of American politics at Mississippi State University. Her research expertise is on Election Science, particularly voter registration reform and voter educa...Show More
8) Episode 14. Brianna Lennon
Mara talks with Brianna Lennon, the county clerk in Boone County, Missouri, about the logistical challenges of election administration. Brianna tells us what brought her to the work of administering d...Show More
9) Episode 13. Dustin Czarny
Every vote symbolizes a hope. That’s what voting means to this episode’s guest. We hear from Dustin Czarny—an election professional in Onondaga County, New York who has worn many hats during his life ...Show More
10) Episode 12. Steve Wanczyk
“Democracy needs a marketing department…” That’s according to Steve Wanczyk, a former marketing expert turned democracy advocate and protector who founded the non-profit organization Protect Our Ele...Show More