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The Purple Principle

Fluent Knowledge LLC
Election Reform
Ranked Choice Voting
Final Four Voting
Alaska
Political Polarization
Republican Party
Veterans For All Voters
Donald Trump
Electoral Reform
Primary Elections
Bipartisanship
Gerrymandering
Nevada
Alaska Election Model
Katherine Gehl
Idaho
Final Five Voting
Oregon
Washington, D.C.
Freakonomics Radio

Nonpartisan podcast for independent-minded Americans exploring the perils of partisanship in U.S. politics, society and daily life. Join & Support us with an Apple Podcast Subscription for bonus content.

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“You want to know why we’re polarized? You want to know why we have division?” Our featured guest Frank Garner posed this question to voters at the constitutional ballot initiative debate we attended in Helena, Montana and many similar events. “We ha... more

The 2024 election results are in and clearly underscore a rightward shift in American politics. Most pundits and many pollsters did not foresee such a clear victory for the GOP. But some of our Purple Principle guests from the past four seasons have ... more

“You meet them and you're like, ‘oh, wow, you're a good person trying to do the right thing, and there's nothing in it for you,’” says Andrew Yang, Founder and Co-Chair of the Forward Party. He’s referring to largely volunteer teams around the countr... more

“It’s a thrilling year. It’s a tense year. I am a believer that this is a marathon,” says Rob Richie, Co-Founder and longtime Director of FairVote, the nation’s foremost catalyst for ranked choice voting elections. “There's moments of excitement– of ... more

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Amy Chua
Yale Law School Professor and author of Political Tribes
Yale University
Episode: Our Top 10 Predictive Insights: Explaining the 2024 Election & Beyond
Carlos Curbelo
Former Republican Congress member from Southern Florida
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Episode: Our Top 10 Predictive Insights: Explaining the 2024 Election & Beyond
Thomas Edsall
Opinion writer for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Our Top 10 Predictive Insights: Explaining the 2024 Election & Beyond
Jay Van Bevel
NYU Neuropsychologist
New York University
Episode: Our Top 10 Predictive Insights: Explaining the 2024 Election & Beyond
Sarah Longwell
Publisher of The Bulwark
The Bulwark
Episode: Our Top 10 Predictive Insights: Explaining the 2024 Election & Beyond
Tanya Israel
Professor at UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara
Episode: Our Top 10 Predictive Insights: Explaining the 2024 Election & Beyond
Joel Kotkin
Author and commentator
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Episode: Our Top 10 Predictive Insights: Explaining the 2024 Election & Beyond
Michael Smerconish
Longtime cable and radio host
CNN and SiriusXM
Episode: Our Top 10 Predictive Insights: Explaining the 2024 Election & Beyond
Scott Kendall
Election law expert and reform advocate
Episode: Frontiers of Election Reform (Part 2): Will Alaskans Preserve Top Four Voting?

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Robert Pease
Host of the Purple Principle, engaging with various notable figures to discuss political identity, electoral reform, and societal influences on democracy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • For reasons I don't understand, this podcast has no reviews yet. It is a great podcast on science and current events with great guests and interviews. Overall very well done!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AllEars
    4 years ago
  • Great podcast for those who are looking for unbiased political content.

    Podchaser
    5
    rooney36558
    4 years ago
  • Great content and perspectives

    Great reminder that the center still exisits.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rex2368
    United States4 years ago
  • A must for all reformers!

    This podcast is one of my ASAP listen-to’s meaning I look forward and listen to each new episode as soon as they get released! Great content and probably one of the best edited podcasts out there! Always disappointed when they are over!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Kenig
    United States4 years ago
  • Great

    I’m learning a lot and enjoying the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    new to independent
    United States4 years ago

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The podcast is seen as a must-listen for those interested in reform, with an emphasis on the need for collaboration and constructive dialogue across political divides.
The quality of guests and discussions is often highlighted, with praise for the clarity and depth provided on complicated political issues.
Many enjoy the educational aspect, stating that the insights offered have greatly enhanced their understanding of U.S. politics and voting systems.
Listeners appreciate the balanced perspectives given, noting the podcast's ability to remind them of the importance of centrist views in a polarized environment.

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Reform Milestones with FairVote’s Rob Richie: Ranked Choice Voting’s First Three Decades
Q: How did you first hear about ranked choice voting, and did it immediately strike you?
Richie's early exposure to the Quaker tradition instilled in him the belief that every voice should count, leading him to discover that RCV could help achieve that goal by allowing for more choices and a more representative electoral process.
Reform Milestones with FairVote’s Rob Richie: Ranked Choice Voting’s First Three Decades
Q: What are the principles behind RCV that have attracted this support?
The principles behind ranked choice voting attract support by addressing the need for more than two choices in elections, fostering a more inclusive political dialogue, and reflecting a desire for systemic reform among voters, especially the younger demographic.
Breaking Bread, Sharing Salad & Final Four Voting: Alaska Representative Mary Peltola
Q: What is a solution that might help depolarize the House?
Getting away from closed party primaries and creating opportunities for bipartisanship through informal settings.
Breaking Bread, Sharing Salad & Final Four Voting: Alaska Representative Mary Peltola
Q: Did you feel that environment markedly less partisan when you ran under final four voting?
Yes, the final four system allows for less personal and partisan attacks as it encourages candidates to seek second and third place votes.
Systems Level Failure? Veterans for All Voters Takes on Polarizing Elections
Q: What do you most hope to accomplish with your group?
Eric hopes to create a national movement for electoral reform, focusing on opening primaries and ranked choice voting.

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What is The Purple Principle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a nonpartisan approach to unpacking the complexities of American politics, particularly focusing on the influences of partisanship in society. With episodes that analyze political reforms, voter engagement, and the implications of voting systems such as ranked-choice voting, it invites listeners to explore different perspectives on contemporary issues affecting the electoral landscape. The guests featured often include political experts, reform advocates, and educators, each bringing rich insights to foster a more informed audience regarding vital electoral changes and societal impacts.

Listeners can expect a diverse array of discussions that promote understanding and collaboration beyond the traditional two-party syste... more

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1. Amy Chua
2. Carlos Curbelo
3. Thomas Edsall
4. Jay Van Bevel
5. Sarah Longwell
6. Tanya Israel
7. Joel Kotkin
8. Michael Smerconish

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