Spend way less than an hour with Frank Whaley (Pulp Fiction, Marvel's Luke Cage, Field of Dreams) and Heather Whaley, author of Eat Your Feelings: Recipes for Self-Loathing as they tell you all the news you wish you could use.
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There’s a critical mass of evidence pointing to the ways in which our politics and political system are broken. So the real question is: What can we do about it? Democracy Fix is a podcast from Issue One, a crosspartisan organization working to fix our broken political system and build an inclusive democracy that works for everyone. Join us for thoughtful conversations with innovative leaders from across the political spectrum to get your fix of news, insightful analysis, and ideas that will ...
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The Officials: Beyond the Ballot ft. Wesley Wilcox and Tonya Wichman
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Election officials have always played a critical role in ensuring that our votes are cast and counted fairly. But in recent years, the landscape of election work has dramatically changed. No longer seen as a quiet, behind-the-scenes service, election officials are now on the front lines of an increasingly toxic environment, facing harassment, threa…
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What We Can Do When The House Is On Fire ft. Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN) and Tina Barton
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In this episode of Democracy Fix, Tina Barton, senior election expert at The Elections Group, and former Congressman Zach Wamp (R-TN) join hosts Dr. Carah Ong Whaley and Jeanne Broome to discuss the biggest threats facing U.S. elections and what is being done to address them. Both guests emphasize that the greatest danger is the potential non-accep…
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Building Radically Transparent and Inclusive Elections ft. Julie Wise
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In this episode, hosts Carah Ong Whaley, Angelina Clapp, and Mia Minkin sit down with King County, WA Director of Elections Julie Wise for a deep dive into the county’s award-winning initiatives to ensure all voices are heard in elections. Known for her passionate advocacy for voter accessibility and election transparency, Wise discusses the critic…
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High Turnout, Low Drama ft. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon
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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins Issue One’s Dr. Carah Ong Whaley and Liz Cassin to discuss the challenges posed by the spread of false election information and the importance of directing voters to credible sources. Recently, Grok, an AI chatbot operated by X (formerly known as Twitter), disseminated false information regarding ballo…
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Seeing Is Believing: Can Observing Increase Confidence in Elections? ft. Jeff Mangan and Geraldine Custer
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With such a closely watched vote count in 2024, election process transparency is critical for voter confidence. Former Montana Commissioner of Political Practices Jeff Mangan and former State Representative Geraldine Custer join Dr. Carah Ong Whaley and Risa Dorf to share their new nonpartisan initiative to provide voters in Montana with trusted an…
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Securing the Vote: Inside Election Integrity with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
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In this episode of Democracy Fix, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver joins hosts Dr. Carah Ong Whaley and Mia Minkin to discuss innovative strategies that election officials in her state are pursuing to increase election integrity. As Secretary Toulouse Oliver aptly states, "We build so many checks and balances into our processes …
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The High Costs of ‘Free Speech’ in the Digital Age ft. Dr. Mary Anne Franks
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What and whose speech does the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protect in the digital age? Misinformation about the First Amendment and notions of censorship are being used to distort policy debates and legislative interventions aimed at addressing the rampant spread of false information and online harms. The confusion arises when people b…
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Going on the Offensive Defense: Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on AI, Security, and Public Trust
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Despite a toxic information environment, election officials are stepping up to meet the moment and make elections more safe and secure in 2024. One of the leaders is Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a member of Issue One’s Faces of Democracy campaign, who just won a Clearinghouse Award for Outstanding Innovation in Election Cybersecurity a…
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Frank and Heather are here with all the breaking news you didn't want.
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Frank and Heather cave to the demands of the corporate office and return with all the content you've been missing.
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Frank and Heather discuss the Screen Actor's Guild strike and various tales from jail.
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Frank and Heather discuss their recent corporate reshuffling and current events.
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Frank and Heather discuss meat, feeling like meat, and German Shepherds.
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Frank and Heather discuss medical maladies and spring break shenanigans.
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Frank and Heather discuss the Academy Awards, Tracy Anderson, Frank's height, and answer listener mail.
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Frank and Heather discuss aviation.
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Frank and Heather bring you all the uplifting stories of the day. No. No they don't.
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Frank and Heather discuss what people smell like and horrible news.
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Frank and Heather give an in depth analysis of the day's headlines and celebrate an ominous anniversary.
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Frank and Heather discuss climate change and plumbing.
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Frank and Heather discuss the shittiest house in Brick Township, New Jersey.
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Frank and Heather discuss gumballs - so many gumballs! - Chris Evans and his pillowy red lips, and Jeopardy.
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Frank and Heather discuss Keynesian economics. No, not really. They talk about Harvey Weinstein's balls.
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Frank and Heather discuss the Royal Family, and offer suggestions for baby names.
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Frank and Heather discuss bear attacks, dandruff, and forensic psychology.
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Frank and Heather discuss the greatest city in the world, Shia LeBeouf, and perverts.
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Frank and Heather discuss aerodynamics, relationships, and politics in Finland.
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I Believe James Earl Jones Can Fly
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Frank and Heather discuss MLB and Field of Dreams, OJ Simpson, and when animals attack.
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Frank and Heather discuss mathematical probabilities.
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Frank and Heather give you all the tricks to achieving the perfect personality.
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Frank and Heather love America.
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Frank and Heather discuss the creepy perverts of the GOP.
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Frank and Heather discuss how to get into People Magazine.
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Frank and Heather break it all down while trying not to have a breakdown, and Frank talks about Ray Liotta.
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Frank and Heather discuss eating things you find in your pocket, Fred Ward, Kevin Bacon, and what not to do in the shower before your wedding.
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Frank and Heather are back and here to discuss the fascinating history of the combustion engine.
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Frank and Heather discuss Chaucer.
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Frank and Heather discuss the glamour of Hollywood, Justin Bieber's fashion, and some truly hideous behavior.
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Frank and Heather discuss the twelfth century alchemist Albertus Magnus. Again.
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Frosted Highlights and Hard Kombucha
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Frank and Heather discuss mathematics and engineering.
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Frank and Heather discuss poetry.
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Frank and Heather discuss a tragedy, a remarkable story of survival, and who does and does not do yard work.
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Frank and Heather discuss Russia, random acts of insanity, and camels getting revenge.
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Frank and Heather discuss today's horror stories, and answer a listener email about celebrity sightings.
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Frank and Heather discuss their first date, what happened at work, and answer a listener question.
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Frank and Heather deliver important medical advice.
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Frank and Heather discuss nicknames, actors doing cocaine, and how many bladders do we have.
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Frank and Heather give you the horrible news.
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Frank and Heather discuss book banning, Adele, and it girl Mackensie Scott.
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Frank and Heather are here for this Monday, January 31st in the year 2022. They are here and discussing whether you can separate the art from the artist, actors defending abusers, actors accusing studios of discrimination, actors accusing actors of privilege, and a lady trying to blow up a shopping mall.…
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