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Jesse and Lindsey talk with Ada County Clerk Phil McGrane about voting absentee in the 2020 presidential election, what to expect and how to make sure your vote counts. IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/9e8bb387-b5c6-4f1d-a107-116931ebd3bf

Reclaim Idaho Co-Founder Luke Mayville joins Lindsey and Jesse to talk about the recent news about the Invest in Idaho Initiative and relives the passage of Medicaid Expansion in 2018. Don't forget to request your ballot TODAY: iwillvote.com/id IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/4a7ac010-a0b2-4b3f-9f39-11da48d20531

Rep. Brooke Green joins Lindsey and Jesse to talk about the upcoming general election and the issues facing our state and local election officials in holding a safe election. There are several bills being asked for by county clerks around the state, and Rep. Green breaks them down! A special session is on the way the week of August 24th where it's expected they will tackle what to do about the November election, though you can request your absentee ballot today and not even sweat about how you'll vote this fall, just head to iwillvote.com/id. IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/e30c0d61-6e84-4050-bebb-33d47573de5b

Lindsey and Jesse sat down with Cheyenne Davis the Director of the DNC's Best Practices Institute to discuss how candidates, county parties and Idaho Democrats, in general, can still run successful campaigns and county parties despite being in the middle of a global pandemic. Get more information on voting in Idaho at idahovotes.gov Sign up for the ASDC T3 training here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiIzXe19eYLULVZWYOgrJNWzkQ2qoh5rizMdNQg0wBKhDwvw/viewform Sign up for the Best Practices Institute newsletter at democrats.org to stay updated on that series https://democrats.org/take-action/trainings/ Follow Idaho Dems: Twitter: @idahodems Facebook: /idahodems Instagram: @idahodems IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/b978339b-f22f-45fb-be92-6579733ef2a6

Boise City Councilmember & former Secretary of State Candidate, Holli Woodings, joins Jesse to talk about the logistics of an all-absentee ballot election for the May 19th State Primary. Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/a7bd0d9f-925c-49d4-bb94-62768fc88c28

On today's episode, Lindsey and Jesse give some updates on what's been going on since their last episode. IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/a9154250-158c-4159-866b-e86edcfbd3e7

Lindsey and Jesse sit down with national gerrymandering expert, author, and journalist, David Daley. Follow Idaho Dems: Twitter: @idahodems Facebook: /idahodems Instagram: @idahodems IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/58ef5c5b-39ca-4c88-a226-45ecc1bb0fd4

Description: Lindsey, Jesse and IDP Executive Director Elle Casner talk about the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary Election on March 10, why we no longer have a caucus and what you need to know to vote. Get more info on the 2020 primaries at idahodems.org/2020primary Follow Idaho Dems: Twitter: @idahodems Facebook: /idahodems Instagram: @idahodems IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/565e93f6-7720-4e04-9343-ac7be1946282

Lindsey and newly appointed Rep. Lauren Necochea of Boise's District 19 talk about how Lauren got into politics, why she applied to be a legislator, property taxes and more. Get more info on the 2020 primaries at idahodems.org/2020primary Get your tickets to the 26th Annual Frank and Bethine Church Gala at https://fbcg2020.eventbrite.com Follow Idaho Dems: Twitter: @idahodems Facebook: /idahodems Instagram: @idahodems IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/bf1abb1b-7702-452a-971a-4dc2ee11e085

Lindsey and Jesse talk with Rudy Soto, 2020 candidate for Idaho's First Congressional District. Rudy talks about his background, his Idaho roots and why he's decided to take on Rep. Russ Fulcher in 2020. Get more information on Rudy's campaign at rudysoto.us Follow Idaho Dems at idahodems.org Twitter: @idahodems Facebook: /idahodems Instagram: @idahodems Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/1bb2fde2-34f8-472e-9e58-4cf7e21e0a3f

Lindsey and Jesse sit down with House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel and IDLCC Chair Rep. Melissa Wintrow to talk about what bills the Idaho Democratic caucus has planned for the 2020 legislative session, what hurdles we might face and what the Idaho GOP might have in store to bring to the legislature this year. Idaho Democratic Party website: https://www.idahodems.org Idaho Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee website: https://www.idahodlcc.org/ Follow Idaho Dems: Twitter: @idahodems Facebook: /idahodems Instagram: @idahodems IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/a53313f8-93c7-4518-a775-edc95d28dc36

Jesse sits down with former communications director and executive director of the Idaho Democratic Party, Dean Ferguson. Jesse and Dean talk about some history of north Idaho and former elected officials in the region. Dean also offers insights on similarities and differences between Idaho and Wyoming where he served as Executive Director from 2016-2017.

Lindsey, Shelby and Jesse talk with Sally Boynton Brown, former Executive Director of the Idaho Democratic Party, about Campaign Greenhouse and what it has to offer grassroots candidates. IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/ea7cd529-1ab1-4501-bded-4930377c9625

Jesse and Lindsey talk with Mayor Dave Bieter about his political career including 16 years as Boise’s mayor, and why he wants to continue to be mayor. For more information about voting in the Boise runoff election, visit idahodems.org/runoff. The Idaho Democratic Party remains neutral in all nonpartisan races. IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/7de36936-ea00-4ce4-a156-6263a6aadabb

Lindsey and Shelby talk with Councilwoman Lauren McLean about her political career, why she wants to be Boise’s mayor and where she sees the future of Boise. For more information about voting in the Boise runoff election, visit idahodems.org/runoff. The Idaho Democratic Party remains neutral in all nonpartisan races. IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/65f95c12-a799-4c2f-a2ed-adb7aa50f9f6

Cindy Wilson and Jordan Morales chat with Lindsey and Jesse about what it's like to be an Latter-day Saint Democrat in Idaho. Cindy and Jordan are both members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly referred to as the Mormon church. Cindy Wilson was a public school teacher for 33 years. She ran for Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2018 and received more votes than any Democrat in Idaho history, losing the race by only 3%. Jordan Morales is currently serving as the Idaho Legislative District 18 Democratic Party Chair and Precinct Committee-person, Idaho Latter-day Saint Democratic Caucus Chair, and Young Democrats at Boise State University Staff Advisor. IDPOD is a part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/26e72b74-28d6-4cf3-978e-b8158c87c433

Lindsey and Shelby go over everything you need to know about voting in Caldwell's runoff election. Find our Runoff FAQ at https://idahodems.org/caldwellrunoff/. IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/fd7b4087-66c0-4f9f-aa2e-8d0d31ffdcd4

Lindsey and Shelby go over everything you need to know about voting in Boise's runoff election. Find our Runoff FAQ at idahodems.org/runoff. IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/abcabcc0-7bf4-4404-a226-72369ef6c3b8

Lindsey and Jesse talk with Boise State University Young Democrats President Ivy Smith about being a young Dem on BSU's campus. Ivy shares her perspective after co-organizing a diversity panel at BSU regarding the school's diversity programs after Rep. Barbara Ehardt wrote a letter to BSU President Marlene Tromp claiming they "segregate" students. IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/e6a27c79-b9ed-4503-8a11-17c4e2bddc46

Shelby, Jesse and Lindsey talk with Representative Steve Berch about his five runs for office, knocking doors and what it takes to win in a red district. IDPOD is part of the EaseDrop Podcast Network Support IDPOD by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/idpod Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/idpod/21235a54-8c3e-412f-92fa-50216cf50978