North Carolina's ballot measure history
On this episode: In this installment of our monthly ballot measure series, Geoff Pallay and Victoria Rose trace the history of North Carolina’s statewide ballot measures—from 19th-century amendments o...
24 Jun 202519min
NYC Mayoral Primary 2025: Mamdani, Cuomo, RCV, and the Democrats’ Next Chapter
On this episode: New York City voters head to the polls for the Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, June 24 – with early voting totals already exceeding what the city saw in 2021. Former Governor A...
20 Jun 202522min
The ABA’s historical role in vetting federal judges
On this episode: For over 75 years, the American Bar Association has played a key role in evaluating the professional qualifications of federal judicial nominees. But its involvement has long been a s...
17 Jun 202519min
NJ Primary Results — Ciattarelli vs Sherrill matchup set for Governor
On this episode: New Jersey’s gubernatorial race is taking shape following a pair of high-profile primaries on June 10th that set the stage for one of 2025’s most closely watched elections. Democrat M...
13 Jun 202522min
How Presidential power has evolved since America’s founding
On this episode: Constitutional scholar Sai Prakash of the University of Virginia joins us to explore the origins, evolution, and modern realities of presidential power. Drawing on historical debates ...
12 Jun 202519min
Kyle Kondik on how House ‘sorting’ will impact the ‘26 midterms
On this episode: House majorities have grown razor-thin in recent elections, with three cycles in a row decided by just a handful of seats. Kyle Kondik of Sabato’s Crystal Ball joins to explain how vo...
6 Jun 202517min
Congressional retirements and departures — an early look
On this episode: As of May 6, 2025, fourteen members of Congress had announced they will not seek re-election in 2026. This group includes five senators—three Democrats and one Republican—and nine rep...
4 Jun 202517min
How school districts are preparing for a tough budget season
On this episode: As school districts adjust to the end of federal COVID relief funding and new policies under President Donald Trump’s administration, many are navigating budget shortfalls, shifting e...
28 Mai 202519min
