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On the Ballot

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On the Ballot with Ballotpedia connects people to politics by providing neutral, nonpartisan, and reliable information on our government, how it works, and where it’s headed. This year, we're hoping to learn more about what our audience and what topics you want us to tackle. Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6 Stream On the Ballot wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have any questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to send it to us at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter.

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Recent Episodes

July 3, 2026

America at 250: Looking Back at How the Country Has Marked Its Biggest Birthdays

On this episode: Ballotpedia founder and CEO Leslie Graves joins host Norman Leahy to look back at how the country has celebrated — and processed — its milestone birthdays. From the muted 50th anniversary in 1826, when both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same July 4th, to Philadelphia's sprawling 1876 centennial (where the refrigerator debuted and the Statue of Liberty's torch made its first public appearance), to the more conflicted bicentennial of 1976, each celebration has reflected where America thought it stood. Plus: Mel Brooks turns 100, Ballotpedia turns 19, and a Biden campaign postmortem that puts Ballotpedia in some unexpected company.Read Leslie’s Column: ⁠https://ballotpedia.org/From_the_desk_of_Leslie_Graves⁠ Check out our complete office hours series: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtP8LWIl9mMO2t_0SXnYhwMv6HHgIoL75⁠ Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6 Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia.*On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.

June 24, 2026

Why State Constitutions Change MUCH More Frequently Than The Federal Constitution

<li>On this episode: The U.S. Constitution has been amended just 27 times in over 230 years. State constitutions, collectively, have been amended more than 7,000 times — and rewritten from scratch over 140 times. Ballotpedia founder and CEO Leslie Graves joins host Norman Leahy to explore why that gap exists, what gets embedded in state constitutions and why, and how states have effectively become the laboratories where Americans test out big policy changes. From California's Proposition 13 to the Article Five convention that's never happened, it's a conversation about how self-governance actually works in practice. <ul><li>Read Leslie’s Column:<a href="https://ballotpedia.org/From_the_desk_of_Leslie_Graves"> ⁠https://ballotpedia.org/From_the_desk_of_Leslie_Graves⁠</a> </li></ul><ul><li>Check out our complete office hours series:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtP8LWIl9mMO2t_0SXnYhwMv6HHgIoL75"> ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtP8LWIl9mMO2t_0SXnYhwMv6HHgIoL75⁠</a> </li></ul><ul><li>Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: <a href="https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6">https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6</a> </li></ul><ul><li>Sign up for our Newsletters: <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates">https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates</a> </li></ul> Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia. *On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole. </li>

May 27, 2026

Election Administration: How It Works, How It's Changed, and Why It Matters

On this episode: Running an election is harder than it looks — and it's always been that way. Ballotpedia founder and CEO Leslie Graves joins host Norman Leahy to walk through how elections actually get administered, from the surprisingly murky process of figuring out which district you live in to the chaotic, largely improvised vote that determined whether Kansas would enter the Union as a free state or a slave state. Along the way, they explore the surprisingly recent history of the secret ballot, how party-printed ballots once made your vote visible to everyone around you, the origins of the ballot initiative process, and why states that have it are unlikely to ever give it up. <ul><li>Read Leslie’s Column: <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/From_the_desk_of_Leslie_Graves">https://ballotpedia.org/From_the_desk_of_Leslie_Graves</a> </li><li>Check out our complete office hours series: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtP8LWIl9mMO2t_0SXnYhwMv6HHgIoL75">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtP8LWIl9mMO2t_0SXnYhwMv6HHgIoL75</a> </li><li>Are you running for office, or struggling to find information for a candidate? Send them our Candidate Connection Survey or take it yourself: <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection">https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection</a> </li><li>Looking to get involved? Learn more about volunteer opportunities with Ballotpedia here: <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Support:Volunteer">https://ballotpedia.org/Support:Volunteer</a> </li><li>Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: <a href="https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6">https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6</a> </li><li>Sign up for our Newsletters: <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates">https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates</a> </li></ul>Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia. *On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.

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What is On the Ballot?: On the Ballot with Ballotpedia connects people to politics by providing neutral, nonpartisan, and reliable information on our government, how it works, and where it’s headed.

This year, we're hoping to learn more about what our audience and what topics you want us to tackle. Complete a brief 5 minute survey to review the show and share some feedback: https://forms.gle/zPxYSog5civyvEKX6

Stream On the Ballot wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have any questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to send it to us at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on Twitter.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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