What does the Administrative State ACTUALLY do?
On this episode: From local zoning laws to federal education funding, rules created by the administrative state shape daily life in more ways than most people realize. Amy Handlin — a new member of Ba...
22 Touko 202516min
Reconciliation, Explained (pt. 2) — What to watch as Congress negotiates Trump's budget bill
On this episode: Congress is once again turning to the powerful tool of budget reconciliation to try and pass major legislation — and with razor-thin majorities in both chambers, every vote counts for...
20 Touko 202517min
Virginia ‘25 Elections to Watch
On this episode: Virginia may hold elections every year, but the 2025 contests are shaping up to be especially exciting. With races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and all 100 sea...
16 Touko 202526min
Oregon's role as a pioneer of direct democracy
On this episode: Oregon’s long and lively ballot measure history takes center stage as we explore how the state became a pioneer in direct democracy in the latest edition of our Monthly Historical Bal...
13 Touko 202521min
Crypto policy w/ former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo
On this episode: Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche experiment into a disruptive force with global implications—and U.S. financial institutions, lawmakers, and regulators are working to establish...
7 Touko 202535min
Checking in on Trump's judicial nominations
On this episode: President Trump has made his first judicial nomination since returning to office, selecting a candidate for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Most presidents make few j...
6 Touko 20258min
From town halls to calling gas stations — What it takes to cover local elections
On this episode: What does it really take to track down local election information? On this episode of On the Ballot, Ballotpedia’s Thomas Grobben joins host Doug Kronaizl for a behind-the-scenes look...
2 Touko 202522min
Why do some states report election results faster than others?
On this episode: States don’t all count ballots at the same speed, and the reasons why are more complicated than they might seem. In some places, unofficial election results are nearly complete by the...
29 Huhti 202528min
