Best Vote 2018 Election Podcasts (2025)

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The embattled Labor Peace Act 25:51

6d ago25:51

25:51

Colorado was once the scene of guerilla warfare over labor organizing. This year's fight at the State Capitol isn't as bloody, but it could have far-reaching consequences for Colorado workers. At issue is an 1943 law that makes it harder for workplaces to fully unionize. The last attempt to repeal it died in a surprise veto from a Democratic govern…

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What are SMART Act hearings? 19:37

14d ago19:37

19:37

Before they can get to the fun stuff -- passing laws and debating policy -- Colorado's legislators spend the start of each session sitting through hours (and hours, and hours) of presentations from all the departments and agencies they oversee, going into exhaustive detail on the work they do. A lot of times, these hearings are long on slide decks …

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New Congress, old normal (for now?) 31:09

21d ago31:09

31:09

From cute kids and ceremonial photos to the peaceful democratic transfer of power, the opening weeks of the 119th Congress have managed to avoid the drama that marked the start of the 117th and the 118th. But that's not to say there's not a lot going on. Colorado has three new congressmen trying to settle in, at the same time one of its congresswom…

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A bipartisan tradition fades in the CO House, while Democrats preview both ambitions and fault lines 20:30

23d ago20:30

20:30

Before state lawmakers hit the gas on their new session, we look over its opening days. In the House, strains of national politics wove themselves into long-standing traditions in new ways, while in the Senate, the first few bills illuminate an ambitious Democratic agenda on guns and voting. Plus, why some Democrats left the State of the State addr…

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Budget cuts on tap for Colorado 28:03

1M ago28:03

28:03

Colorado's General Assembly gavels in on Jan. 8 with one big issue hanging over its head: the state budget. With painful cuts looming, lawmakers have some hard choices to make. They'll also be navigating the start of the second Trump administration as "an island of blue in a sea of red." The new legislature also marks a new beginning for Purplish. …

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How it all went down 31:12

3M ago31:12

31:12

Election night has come and gone, but when we went to the mics, there was still one race too close to call. Hosts Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim talk about what happened there, plus what the results in Lauren Boebert's districts -- old and new -- say about the future of Republican representation in the state. Plus, editor Megan Verlee joins to go …

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What will make the difference in this election? 28:53

3M ago28:53

28:53

On the eve of the election, hosts Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim discuss what they've heard from voters, volunteers and campaigns about the top races on Coloradans' ballots. From Pueblo County to Mesa and Weld, we look at how voters' feelings about the presidential race mirror, and diverge from some of the state's most consequential congressional …

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How Colorado secures the vote 21:18

3M ago21:18

21:18

Once again, conspiracy theories about voting fraud are front and center ahead of a presidential election. Led by their nominee, Republican voters in particular are worried about things like non-citizens voting en masse and bad actors rigging voting machines. Hosts Caitlyn Kim and Bente Birkeland -- with special guest, news fellow Kiara DeMare -- wa…

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All. The. Ballot. Questions. All of them. 32:25

4M ago32:25

32:25

Grab your ballot and follow along as hosts Bente Birkeland and Megan Verlee introduce you to the dozen-plus questions on the state ballot this fall. From protecting abortion and school choice to banning big cat hunting and taxing guns, they'll provide essential context on all the measures, big and small. If you're left with any questions, more info…

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The Colorado congressional races to know about 35:21

4M ago35:21

35:21

For this episode, we're doing something we never have before: recording the show in front of a live studio audience. Hosts Caitlyn Kim, Bente Birkeland and Megan Verlee discuss what's at stake for congress in the upcoming congressional races. Which party controls the U.S. House could have a lot to do with how voters in Colorado's newest district ar…

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Will ranked-choice voting rewrite Colorado's elections? Prop. 131 explained. 29:33

4M ago29:33

29:33

Voters this fall will decide whether to change how Colorado selects its leaders in the future, by doing away with partisan primaries and ranking candidates in general elections. These reforms are part of a national effort backers say could help push politics back toward the center, and that opponents warn could further erode trust in elections. Hos…

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Coming soon: Purplish's 2024 election season 3:09

4M ago3:09

3:09

Purplish is coming back to help you prepare for Colorado's 2024 election, including contentious congressional races and 14 statewide ballot measures. Tune in for the stories behind those initiatives, and to hear arguments for and against them. Also, why Coloradans will choose new representatives in all the congressional seats Republicans hold. Epis…

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Assessing the primary as the dust settles 31:53

7M ago31:53

31:53

Our hosts discuss the big themes that emerged from Republican primary results and what they mean for the future of the party, and for the general election.By Colorado Public Radio

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GOP rifts in the Congressional Districts 5 and 8 primaries 28:38

8M ago28:38

28:38

How a pair of two-man races in El Paso County and along the northern Front Range are illustrating the increasingly bitter divisions in Colorado's Republican Party.By Colorado Public Radio

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The primary fight for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District 22:38

8M ago22:38

22:38

With Rep. Lauren Boebert out of the running, which of the half dozen Republicans trying for the seat is likely to win the primary and take on Democrat Adam Frisch?By Colorado Public Radio

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In eastern Colorado, a primary and a vacancy election 25:10

8M ago25:10

25:10

What to make of the nine major party candidates -- including Rep. Lauren Boebert -- all running in Colorado's fourth congressional district? And how does the vacancy race to fill out Ken Buck's term factor into it all?By Colorado Public Radio

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What are Colorado voters worried about? 29:13

8M ago29:13

29:13

From the future of our democracy to the state of their bank accounts, Colorado voters have been telling us about their top concerns for the upcoming election.By Colorado Public Radio

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Ending on a high note 27:15

9M ago27:15

27:15

Lawmakers were in an usually good mood as they wrapped up their session this week, a marked change from recent years.By Colorado Public Radio

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Drinking at the Colorado Capitol 25:15

9M ago25:15

25:15

Lawmakers say sharing an occasional drink can build camaraderie and release stress during long days under the golden dome, but the legislature’s long tradition of social drinking comes with risks […]By Colorado Public Radio

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The new oil and gas war 23:18

10M ago23:18

23:18

Battles over air quality and the future of drilling are threatening to spill out of the state capitol and onto your ballot.By Colorado Public Radio

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Is Colorado really about to commit to passenger rail? 35:07

10M ago35:07

35:07

The state has a “train guy” for governor, and the federal government is offering billions in funding.By Colorado Public Radio

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Lawmakers’ $1.5B tax credit battle royale 28:28

11M ago28:28

28:28

Spending limits make it hard for the legislature to put new priorities in the budget. But the tax code is another matter altogether.By Colorado Public Radio

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Is Colorado’s medical aid in dying law too hard to use? 31:20

11M ago31:20

31:20

Each year, hundreds of Coloradans with terminal illnesses use medication to aid their deaths. But guardrails put in to prevent abuse can turn into major roadblocks for patients. Now lawmakers are considering some changes to the policy.By Colorado Public Radio

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What do all the new immigrant arrivals mean for Colorado? 31:45

12M ago31:45

31:45

Denver is cutting its budget to keep up with the cost of sheltering the steady flow of arrivals from the southern border, and that's leading to strain between cities, and questions about what role the state should play.By Colorado Public Radio

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The first month of session, down 28:17

12M ago28:17

28:17

The session started with a protest over the war in Gaza and the issue has continued to reverberate.By Colorado Public Radio

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Inside the fight to keep Space Command in Colorado 34:47

1y ago34:47

34:47

From fateful tarmac conversations to contentious committee hearings, Colorado leaders tell the inside of story of their years'-long fight to ensure the high tech command stays in the state permanently. And why it may not be over yet.By Colorado Public Radio

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Tina Peters is headed to trial – how did we get here? 49:20

1y ago49:20

49:20

The Mesa County clerk is accused of breaching the security of her office's election computers in order to hunt for evidence of massive fraud. How did Peters, a political novice who ran on lowering DMV wait times, become such a pivotal figure in the ongoing campaign to prove false claims that American elections are rigged?…

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The legislature returns: what lies ahead? 17:57

1y ago17:57

17:57

Lawmakers start their annual session Wednesday, after an off-season that contained more than the usual number of bumps and bruises.By Colorado Public Radio

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Could this Colorado case determine Trump’s political future? 27:03

1y ago27:03

27:03

We break down the electoral courtroom drama playing out in Denver right now.By Colorado Public Radio

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What’s up with Prop. II? 10:59

1+ y ago10:59

10:59

The state collected more money from new tobacco and nicotine taxes than it expected, and now voters must decide what to do.By Colorado Public Radio

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What’s up with Prop. HH? 26:06

1+ y ago26:06

26:06

Wondering what this Prop. HH measure you see on your ballot is all about? We explain what this proposal would mean for your finances, and the state's.By Colorado Public Radio

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Sachin Narayan—From Premed to a Purposeful Medical Career 2:11:01

1+ y ago2:11:01

2:11:01

Sachin Narayan is the founder and former CEO of Cathartic, a non profit company that focuses on preventative health of under-resourced populations. He is recent graduate from the University of Southern California and is matriculating as an MS1 this fall at the Stanford School of Medicine. In this captivating podcast episode, join me as I sit down w…

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Colorado Springs’ next mayor is a man few thought would win. What happened? 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

29:08

Yes, politics may be shifting in this conservative bulwark, but that's only one part of the story.By Colorado Public Radio

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Land use, property taxes and party conflicts — how the legislature wrapped up 28:29

1+ y ago28:29

28:29

The end of session brought dramatic developments, bruising disagreements and a few goofy moments.By Colorado Public Radio

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The legislature’s spending dance 32:21

2y ago32:21

32:21

Here’s a math problem for you: how do you get hundreds of different bills to add up to one balanced budget?By Colorado Public Radio

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The year that could change how Colorado grows 31:10

2y ago31:10

31:10

Single-family homes have ruled Colorado development for a century, but Gov. Jared Polis and his allies believe the future needs to look very different.By Colorado Public Radio

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Colorado’s blockbuster filibuster (and why it matters) 29:37

2y ago29:37

29:37

As Republican lawmakers adapt to their ‘super-minority’ in the House, they’re grappling with a big question: is it better to negotiate when they can, or dig in on delays?By Colorado Public Radio

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Xcel’s winter of discontent 34:06

2y ago34:06

34:06

Sky-high utility bills and record corporate profits have many Coloradans — and lawmakers — asking if it’s time to rethink Xcel’s business model.By Colorado Public Radio

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Disability rights at center stage 31:42

2y ago31:42

31:42

Housing, recreation, government -- advocates for people with disabilities say there are a lot of ways Colorado could be doing more to make those things accessible to all.By Colorado Public Radio

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Rent control in Colorado? 33:40

2y ago33:40

33:40

The policy has been banned in Colorado for four decades, but that could all change this year.By Colorado Public Radio

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How Colorado’s gun laws have changed from frontier days to today 44:10

2y ago44:10

44:10

From the founding of the state to modern mass shootings, we look at the forces that have driven changes to Colorado law over the years, and what it means for this year's brewing debate.By Colorado Public Radio

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The Polis Agenda 20:47

2y ago20:47

20:47

In the first State of the State speech of his second term, Gov. Polis picked a big fight with local governments, while saying little on a major priority for many in his party.By Colorado Public Radio

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The legislature is back: what do they want to do? 30:01

2y ago30:01

30:01

State lawmakers have returned to session in Denver. We cover a bit of DC-style drama on opening day, and hear from congressional reporter Caitlyn Kim how the actual DC drama went down with the many, many Speaker votes.By Colorado Public Radio

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Is Colorado a blue state now? 25:20

2y ago25:20

25:20

Yes, we know what happened Tuesday, but we're still not changing the name of the podcast.By Colorado Public Radio

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What we’re watching for on Election Day 30:04

2+ y ago30:04

30:04

The big day is almost here and our team looks at where the campaigns, the polling and the voters stand, as things come down to the wire.By Colorado Public Radio

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What keeps our elections safe? 32:22

2+ y ago32:22

32:22

Colorado's election system has all sorts of checks built in to prevent fraud and subversion, but much of it happens out of public view. We go through some of the biggest security measures -- and some of the biggest conspiracy theories still circulating.By Colorado Public Radio

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All your 2022 ballot measures explained (plus a few weird ones from history) 32:02

2+ y ago32:02

32:02

There are 11 statewide measures on the ballot this year, and we're here to give you the key points on each of them. Oh, and Andy plays stump-the-hosts with 140 years of initiative history.By Colorado Public Radio

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Housing on your ballot 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

29:30

Coloradans are increasingly naming housing as a top issue, and it's one that will appear on ballots this fall in a couple of ways.By Colorado Public Radio

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Colorado’s Latino voters and the 2022 races 22:04

2+ y ago22:04

22:04

One in six Colorado voters is Latino, a fact the campaigns are very, very aware of. But are candidates and parties forging meaningful connections, or just falling back on transactional habits?By Colorado Public Radio

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Moderates in the Midterm 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

28:00

Senate candidate Joe O'Dea is getting national attention for his views on abortion, Trump and other issues that set him apart from many in his party. But will his positions be enough to win over the moderate voters so crucial to winning Colorado's elections?By Colorado Public Radio

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