Save Democracy AZ

by Steve Goldstein

Arizona's primary system allows independents to take part--but they have to choose to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary. Our Save Democracy AZ podcast explores the current system and what other options exist to give all of the state's voters equal access to choosing who will battle in the general election. We feature the most interesting politicians, elected officials, scholars, and pundits in conversation wit ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Third Way on Electoral Reform

    Third Way on Electoral Reform

    S02 E02
    12:45

    On this edition of the Save Democracy podcast, Host Steve Goldstein talks with Third Way co-founder Matt Bennett about the importance of electoral reform and why Arizona is a great proving ground.

  • Will American Voters Look to Bipartisanship in the 2024 Campaign?

    Will American Voters Look to Bipartisanship in the 2024 Campaign?

    S02 E01
    16:50

    Save Democracy Host Steve Goldstein talks about bipartisanship and national election reform with C. Owen Paepke, author of The Purple Presidency 2024: How Voters Can Reclaim the White House for Bipartisan Governance.

  • Season 1

  • Oregon's Effort to Open Its Primaries

    Oregon's Effort to Open Its Primaries

    S01 E09
    11:22

    Save Democracy Host Steve Goldstein finds out about Oregon's efforts to open up its currently closed primaries. Michael Calcagno, President of All Oregon Votes, is Steve's guest.

  • Would Open Primaries Increase Voter Turnout?

    Would Open Primaries Increase Voter Turnout?

    S01 E08
    12:23

    Save Democracy Host Steve Goldstein finds out about new research from the Bipartisan Policy Center that looks into ways of increasing voter turnout in primary elections. Michael Thorning of BPC is the guest and the lead on the report "2022 Primary Turnout: Trends and Lessons for Boosting Participation."

  • How the Academy Awards Use Ranked-Choice Voting

    How the Academy Awards Use Ranked-Choice Voting

    S01 E07
    09:44

    The Academy Awards honor the best in filmmaking every year, and the award that is arguably the most prestigious--for the best movie--is determined by ranked-choice voting. Save Democracy Host Steve Goldstein talks with Will Mantell of fairvote.org about how the Oscars may provide direction for some election reforms.