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Independent Nation

by Sal Peralta and Rob Harris

Who are independent voters today and how may they change our politics for the better? We explore these eclectic voters, how they struggle within our two party system and what they can do to more fully participate and effect political change for the better.

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Episodes

  1. A GOP to Democratic Flip

    Oregon State Representative Cyrus Javadi was the first state elected representative to change from Republican to the Democratic Party. He believes the Republican Party has lot it's way and is no longer delivering for his community. Javadi represents an independent minded swing district on…

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  2. Pilot Episode

    Pilot Episode Introducing an independently produced podcast examining the growing number of independent voters in a hyper-partisan world. Hosted by Sal Peralta and Rob Harris, elected local officials who have lead the fight for independent voting rights in Oregon. This episode discusses what...

  3. The Tradition of American Illiberalism

    Professor of History Seth Cotler joins us to discuss our country's history of illiberalism, and the parallels of today and some prior times in America's past. We discuss the common threads of illiberal movements nationally and internationally and whether people who value American democracy, our...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Who are independent voters today and how may they change our politics for the better? We explore these eclectic voters, how they struggle within our two party system and what they can do to more fully participate and effect political change for the better.

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Sal Peralta and Rob Harris

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What is Independent Nation about?

Who are independent voters today and how may they change our politics for the better? We explore these eclectic voters, how they struggle within our two party system and what they can do to more fully participate and effect political change for the better.

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Independent Nation has 3 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Independent Nation?

Independent Nation is created and hosted by Sal Peralta and Rob Harris.
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