S1 E1: How Independent Voters Became The New Majority

Host Lisa Singer, joined by co-hosts Leyla Gullen (FOX24 News Now) and Bryan Gallo (Emmy-winning producer), explores why most Americans are rejecting the Red vs. Blue labels and embracing independence. We examine how Independents have swung every presidential election since 2004, the frustration of 27 million voters locked out of primaries, and the power of the Independent majority to heal a divided nation. This week’s Independent Hero: Dr. Jackie Salit, author of Independents Rising and co-director of ASU’s Center for an Independent and Sustainable Democracy. Chapters (00:00:00) - Title Sequence(00:00:44) - Opening Clip: Family Guy Sketch(00:01:17) - Welcome & Introductions by Lisa, Bryan, and Leyla(00:02:48) - Video Clip: Independent voters – America’s largest voting bloc(00:03:43) - Discussion: Analyzing the 43% independent voter majority(00:04:42) - Video Clip: Independents are a rising new force in our politics(00:05:54) - Key Question: What do independent voters actually want?(00:08:40) - Video Clip: Who are independent voters?(00:12:18) - Discussion: The power of independents to swing an election(00:13:44) - Video Clip: Exploring the phenomenon of "split-ticket voters."(00:16:19) - The purpose of the Independent Times podcast(00:19:01) - Independent Hero: Featuring Dr. Jackie Salit(00:19:33) - Wrap-up & Outro