Episode 8: It Takes Two

"It Takes Two", but should it? In season 2, episode 8 of Slingshot The Podcast, we unpack Pennsylvania’s closed primary system, low voter turnout, and why more voters are feeling disconnected from the two major political parties. Plus, we break down key election results and what they could mean for November. What we unpack:-Pennsylvania’s closed primary system and how it impacts independent and unaffiliated voters ability to vote -What the 2026 primary election results and turnout numbers reveal about voter engagement -Why many voters are frustrated with both major parties, and what needs to change to rebuild trust