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VoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 15: West Virginia Sec. of State Mac Warner Shares How he Rebuilt Public Trust in ElectionsEAC Commissioner Don Palmer welcomes West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner to discuss why he believes the erosion of confidence in elections is the worst form of voter suppression and the steps he has taken to restore trust in elections in his state. Sec. Warner details the difficulty for deployed military voters to cast a ballot and the importance of regularly updating voter registration lists to remove those who have died or moved out of state. He also explains his background with the Rule of Law program in Afghanistan and the decision to significantly increase his investigative staff so...2023-02-2327 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 14: How Florida Counts Votes And Releases Results So QuicklyEAC Commissioner Don Palmer welcomes Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford to discuss why Florida's system counts votes and releases results so swiftly on Election Day. With a major military presence in his county, Stafford also explains how he makes sure service members and their spouses get their ballots in a timely fashion - and how that can be difficult when those personnel are in a war zone or deployed on a ship in the middle of an ocean. Finally, Palmer and Stafford discuss the challenge of local officials staying up to date on aging...2022-12-1231 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 13: New Independent Audit Technology Recounts and Visualizes Every Ballot, Every Vote, Any DiscrepancyMark Earley, current head of local election officials in Florida, explains the new Automated Independent Audit and Vote Visualization that is currently operational in Florida. The certified audit technology independently recounts all paper ballots with a different tabulation system to immediately confirm the accuracy of the election results. The popular new process provides visualization of every single ballot, race, and discrepancy in the election and has remarkedly increased transparency and trust in elections across Florida.2022-09-2939 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 12: Michigan State Rep. Ann Bollin Draws on Local Clerk Experience to Improve Elections ProcessMichigan State Representative Ann Bollin joins Don to discuss how Michigan localities are working to fund and operate elections that facilitate the rights of voters and establish the best possible process to produce accurate and timely results. Bollin also explains how her 15 years as a township clerk informs her work in the state legislature, especially on election and voting issues.2022-08-1129 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 11: 20 Years of HAVA: How the Help America Vote Act Improved Our ElectionsDon welcomes Doug Lewis, former executive director of The Election Center, to tell the inside story of how advocates for the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) navigated past partisanship from both parties to pass major election reforms in the wake of the Election 2000 drama. Don and Doug also discuss what areas of our elections process currently need the most attention and what the greatest danger is to our elections.2022-08-0432 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 10: The Intersection of the First Amendment and Election AdministrationDon welcomes former Federal Elections Commission Chairman Lee Goodman to discuss what sort of speech is permitted at or near the polls on Election Day, what is against the law, and the gray areas in between. How may courts review election laws in the future? You've probably seen campaign supporters outside as you approach your polling place. Are poll watchers allowed to advocate for their candidates in the room where the voting occurs? Are voters allowed to engage in political speech? Can they wear shirts or buttons promoting a particular candidate or a general political message? And what freedoms and...2022-06-1637 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 9: The Election Must Go On: Election Heroes in the Midst of DestructionDon Palmer of the Election Assistance Commission welcomes Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to discuss how he and his team managed to hold successful elections during a pandemic and then in the aftermath of three devastating hurricanes just a year later. Secretary Ardoin discusses some of the major logistical hurdles his office faced and how people pulled together to protect the right to vote. Palmer and Secretary Ardoin also discuss Louisiana's commitment to new and improved voting systems and how supply chain problems could have a big impact on this year's elections.2022-04-2835 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 8: Voting Expectations and Preparation in 2022: A Conversation on Election Integrity with Florida Secretary of State Laurel LeeFlorida's Chief Election Official Laurel Lee joins EAC Commissioner Don Palmer to discuss the state's extensive preparation for the #2022elections and how the past informs the present. Secretary Lee details her coordination with local officials well ahead of the elections; the work she does to make sure the process works properly on Election Day; and the procedures in place to ensure election results are timely and accurate.2022-03-2235 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 7: Election Security is National Security: Interview with Jerome Lovato, Director of the MITRE National Election Security LaboratoryElection technology security is a critical component of holding successful elections and building the public's confidence in the process and the results. Accredited EAC and trusted third party laboratories such as MITRE are able to conduct cybersecurity assessments and testing to secure election technology that provide services to America's voters. Enhanced Security standards with election technology are essential to secure and accessible elections. In this edition of Vote Cast, EAC Commissioner Don Palmer speaks with Jerome Lovato, director of the National Election Security Lab for the MITRE Corporation about the cutting-edge developments in protecting your vote.2022-03-0829 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 6: Making Elections Work in a National CrisisRegardless of what else is happening in their neighborhood or around the United States, election officials know the vote must go on. But what does that look like in the wake of a major crisis like a terrorist attack or a natural disaster like a hurricane, earthquake, or flood. Election Assistance Commission Chairman Don Palmer welcomes John Fortier of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss how election officials can be prepared for worst case disaster scenarios, overcome significant disruptions, and continue with the electoral process in this edition of "Vote Cast."2022-02-1730 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 5: Voter Accommodation & the Electoral CollegeDon Palmer of the Election Assistance Commission and John Fortier of the Bipartisan Policy Center outline how election officials provide special assistance to voters who are disabled or are living or serving overseas. They also explain how your vote in the presidential race translates to the Electoral College and the options for resolving a disputed outcome or an Electoral College vote that does not produce a winner.2020-08-0429 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 4: Counting the VotesDon Palmer of the Election Assistance Commission and John Fortier of the Bipartisan Policy Center walk us through the process of determining election results. They discuss how individual ballots are tabulated, how we get unofficial results, what is required for certifying an election, and what happens if a recount is necessary.2020-07-2429 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 3: Securing the ElectionDon Palmer of the Election Assistance Commission and John Fortier of the Bipartisan Policy Center spotlight the many safeguards in place to protect your vote from foreign or domestic interference. They reveal how voting machines are tested and verified, how state and local officials work to prevent cyber threats, and what provisions exist to confront voter fraud and voter intimidation.2020-07-2428 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 2: Voter Registration & Updating the Voter RollsDon Palmer of the Election Assistance Commission and John Fortier of the Bipartisan Policy Center detail the different ways you can register to vote and why you should confirm your voter status prior to each election. They also explain how to update your voter registration if your address changes, and why it is critical for states to keep the most accurate voter rolls possible.2020-07-1129 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerEpisode 1: How Elections Are RunDon Palmer of the Election Assistance Commission and John Fortier of the Bipartisan Policy Center kick off VoteCast by explaining how elections are set up and run, who actually runs them, and how COVID-19 could make the voting experience different this year. They also discuss the options you will have for voting this year and the tools in place to make sure eligible voters get to cast a ballot.2020-07-0426 minVoteCast, by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with EAC Commissioner Don PalmerVoteCast TrailerBrought to you by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, VoteCast explains what you need to know about voter registration, how elections are set up and secured, how the votes are counted and certified, and how the Electoral College works. VoteCast is hosted by EAC Commissoner Don Palmer and John Fortier of the Bipartisan Policy Center.2020-07-0103 min
Mom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyRaising Happy KidsGuests: Dr. Carla Fry, "Science Behind Raising Happy Kids"; Kendra Bowmaster, "Spotlight on Moms"; Dr. Aaron White, "College-age Kids & Underage Drinking"; Author Dr Whitney Casares, "The Newborn Baby Blueprint"; Kandi Lee, Mom-preneur2018-07-2839 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyFill Your TankGuests: Julie Nowell, Michelle Staubach Grimes, Kathy MacMillan & Tammy Anczok.2018-06-2439 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyThe Nanny ManualGuests: Sarah Clark, Francielle Daly, Alyce Derosieres, Omari Crump Sr.Happy Fathers Day to All.2018-06-1639 minMom Talk Radio w Maria Bailey"Differently Wired"GUESTS: Author Debbie Reber, "Differently Wired"; Eloise Gagnon, "Spotlight on Moms"; Author Meg Maguire, "Perfectly Maggie® A Sleepytime Story"; Author Julie Potiker, "Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm In the Midst of Chaos"; Sarah Walters, "Ice Cream".2018-06-1038 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyThe Motherhood AffadavitsGUESTS: Author Laura Jean Baker, "THE MOTHERHOOD AFFIDAVITS"; Ruthy Kirwan, "Spotlight on Moms"; Author Dr. Mike Scheeringa, "They’ll Never Be the Same: A Parent’s Guide to PTSD in Youth"; Rhonda Nelson, "World Ocean Day"; Scott Weatherford, "Grilling Safety Tips from Blossman Gas"2018-06-0339 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyBullying After the Bell RingsGUESTS: Linda Rivard "Inspiring Mom Helps 600+ Families Navigate Childhood Cancer"; Ivy Boyter, "Spotlight on Moms"; Titania Jordan, "Bullying After the Bell Rings"; Author Chris Harris, "I’M JUST NO GOOD AT RHYMING: And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-ups"; Dr. Tanya Altmann, "Enhancing Your Baby’s Nutrition May Help Avoid Asthma & Allergies As They Grow"2018-05-2039 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyKIDS AND TECHGuests: Maria Lianos-Carbone, Whitney Ellenby, Hilarie Gamm, Timolin Langin2018-05-1339 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyDEBUNKING THE BUMPGuests:Lynn Brunelle, Author "TURN THIS BOOK INTO A BEEHIVE"Crystal Stine "SpotLoight on Moms"Jillian Parsons and Allison Baerken, Authors "Say No to Placenta Pics"Sarah Menkedick, author "HOMING INSTINCTS: Early Motherhood on a Midwestern Farm"Daphne Adler, authoir "Debunking the Bump"2018-05-0639 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyHelping Kids Cope with the Realities of School ViolenceGuests: Jena Pincott; Nicole Thibault; Erin Odom; Dr Kate Lund; & Dr. Scott Shamblott2018-04-2239 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyRANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESSGuests: Dayna M Kurtz; Darlene Dee; Darrell Kelley; Dr Liz Matheis; and Darla DeMorrow2018-04-1539 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyThe Read-Aloud FamilyGuests: Angela Santomero, Christy Emanuel, Sarah Mackenzie, & Angela Cuff2018-04-0839 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyThe Importance of Pre-SchoolGuests: Alise McGregor, Janelle Robinson, Dr Brad Jennings, Caroline Makepeace and Frances Roth (replay from Nov 12 2017)2018-04-0139 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyThe Boy CrisisGuests: Dr Warren Farrell, Kendra Henessey, Al Zdenek and Amy Parker.2018-03-2538 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileySuper Food ExplorerRachel Simmons, author: "Enough As She Is"; Spotlight on Moms with Amanda Johnson (from the Jan 21 program); Dr. Dina Rose, "SUPER FOOD EXPLORER KIT: Discover Food One Poke, Rattle, Sniff, Slurp at a Time"; Jennifer Schriber, author: "From Mac & Cheese to Veggies, Please"; Daria Best, Less-Obvious Signs of Anxiety in Children.2018-03-1838 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyHealing ChildrenDr. Jamie Reynolds talks about new orthodonics treatment for kids. Francesca Villardio featured in the Spotlight on Moms segment. Dr. Kurt Newman talks about 7 ways to get the best medical care for your kids. Laura Swartz, SleepBuddy sleep system. Debra Meehl, author of Joyful Transformation.2018-03-1239 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyProtecting Kids from PredatorsGuests: Dr's Jennifer Mieres & Stacey Rosen; Amber Maiman; Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio; Omari Crump Sr.; and Dr Gary Small2018-03-0739 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyEmbrace the MessinessSusan W. Jones, MD "The MeToo Movement"; Elizabeth Heath "Spotlight on Moms"; Author Michelle Gale, "Mindful Parenting In A Messy World: Living with Presence and Parenting with Purpose"; Julie Komanetsky, "Childhood Cancer"; Steve Simpson, "Words CAN Kill: Ways to Identify and Help an Abuser and their Abused"2018-02-2539 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyLies We Tell Our KidsGuests: Brett Wagner, author: "Lies We Tell Our Kids"; Jennifer Palazzo, "Spotlight on Moms"; Alise McGregor, "PreSchool Learning"; Florence Ann Romano, "Kids Behavior"; Aaron Marcus, "Acting & Modeling Scams"2018-02-1839 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyAthletic DreamsGuests: Julia Cook, author "Uniquely Wired: A Book About Autism and Its Gifts"; Jennifer Buteau, "Spotlight on Moms"; Timolin Langin, "Spending Habits"; Andrew Borsellino, "How Parents Can Support Athletic Dreams"; Host Maria Bailey answers Facebook Questions2018-02-1139 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyFacing Down BulliesGuests: Dr Kevin Lehman, Michelle Hancock, Charlotte Benson, Jerry Bola & Laurie Arron.2018-02-0539 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyBaby Name GameGuests: Kristiane Cates; Susan Wise Bauer; Susannah Barbee; Alan Hall; Shellie Bailey-Shah2018-01-2739 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyMoney Habits for Kids to MasterGuests: Holly D. Reid (author) "Teach Your Child to Fish: Five Money Habits Every Child Should Master"; Amanda Johnson, "Spotlight on Moms"; Molly Caro May (Author) "BODY FULL OF STARS: FEMALE RAGE AND MY PASSAGE INTO MOTHERHOOD"; Attorney Bonnie Schinagle, "Schools and Children with Emotional Issues"2018-01-2239 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileySmoother Mornings for MomGuests: Dr. Ed Carlton, Kathy King, Maribel Zisch, Neale Godfrey and Dr Keisha Gaither2018-01-1439 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyMaternally ChallengedGuests: James Patterson; Keriann Wilmot; Kathy Chlan, Dr. Alex McFarland; and Staci Gerardi.2018-01-0739 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyThe Importance of Exposing Children to Higher Level ReadingThe Importance of Exposing Children to Higher Level Reading; Self Publishing; The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018; How to Build Closer Relationships with Your Grandkids.2018-01-0139 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyCute Kid-BitsGuests: Dr. Sears and Erin Sears, Book: "The Dr. Sears T5 Wellness Plan"; Jackie Leverton, "Spotlight on Moms"; Dr. Jay Rabinowitz, Book: "Cute Kidbits: Funny Conversations Kids Share with Their Pediatrician"; Patty Wipfler, Book: "LISTEN: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges"; Devorah Blachor, Book: "The Feminist's Guide to Raising a Little Princess"2017-12-2439 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileySimplified LifeGUESTS: Emily Ley, "Simplified Life"; Susanna Barbee, Spotlight on Moms; Liz Weiss, "Liz's Healthy Table"; Hilary Hendershott, "Financial Wellness", & Katherine Firestone, "Using the holiday season to teach kids empathy"2017-12-1639 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyPrenatal HealthON THE SHOW THIS WEEK: Dr. Dawn Kingston: The Most Important Prenatal Health Screening You are NOT Getting; Jenny Albertson: Spotlight on Moms; Faith Collins: "Joyful Toddlers and Preschoolers: Create a Life that You and Your Child Both Love"; Ainsley Earhardt: "THROUGH YOUR EYES: My Child’s Gift to Me"; and a memorable segment from the Mom Talk Archives.1:50 – 2:002017-12-1039 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileySunday SuppersTwo classic segments from a previous show; then Cynthia Graubart, author "Sunday Suppers: Simple, Delicious Menus for Family Gatherings"; Jennifer Irwin, author, "A Dress The Color Of The Sky", Nafiska Antypas, author, "Vegan for the Holidays"2017-12-0339 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyLet Mommy Sleep!Guests: Caytha Jentis; Keala Lang; Erika Katz,Dr Jamie Koufman, & Denise Stern2017-11-2639 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyMom-Powerment!Guests: Lisa Druxman; McKenzie Guymon; Stacey Tisdale; Suzanne Brown; and Gregg Murset2017-11-1939 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyScream-Free ParentingGuests: Sid Garza-Hillman; Carrie Lindsay; Hal Runkel; Julie Cole; Frances Largeman-Roth2017-11-1239 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyThe Kick-Ass Single MomGuests: Carew Papritz, author "The Legacy Letters"; Keitha Dendy (Spotlight on Moms); Daisy Yuhas, "Red Box: Planning Family Movie Night; Katherine Ludwig, author, "Humility Is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age", Emma Johnson, author, "The Kickass Single Mom: Be Financially Independent, Discover Your Sexiest Self, and Raise Fabulous, Happy Children"2017-10-2939 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyBad Behavior or Cry For HelpGuests include Danielle Matthew (Anti-Bullying Month); Seanna Thomas (Spotlight on Moms); Dr Jody Dean (author "Roxie the Doxie"); Katie Linendoll (Kids Earth Science Week); Dr Robert Melillo (Is Your Child's Bad Behavior a Cry for Help?)2017-10-1539 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyTest-Taking AnxietyGuests: Staci Gerardi "Spotlight on Moms"; Allen Klein, "Secrets Kids Know"; Margaret Reilly McDonnell "Nothing But Nets -- Protect Against Malaria"; Dr Jonathan Romain, "Test-Taking Anxiety"2017-10-0739 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyGirls Just Want to Have LIKESGuests: Kate Lund, Author, "Bounce: Help Your Child Build Resilience and Thrive in School, Sports and Life"; Spotlight on Moms with Jennifer Pesetsky; Dr. Ann Schiebert, Author, "Let’s Make a Contract: Getting Your Teen Through High School and Beyond"; Laurie Wolk, Author, "Girls Just Want to Have Likes: How to Raise Confident Girls in the Face of Social Media Madness"; David Essel, Author, "Positive Thinking Will Never Change Your Life but This Book Will!"2017-10-0139 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyMoments of InspirationGuests: Ruby Mabry "Moments of Inspiration"Kristen Chase "Spotlight on Moms"Catherine Middlebrooks "Why Moms Should Stop Joking"Jennifer House "Book: Baby-led Weaning"2017-09-2639 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyTalking To Your TeenGuests: "Beyond Mom" with Randi Zimm; "Spotlight On Moms" with Sarah Ockwell-Smith; "TAYLORing Your Teen for Success" with Christopher Taylor; "Exercise Through Pregnancy" with Sarah Wells; and "Children During Divorce" with Stacy Beaulieu2017-09-0439 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyToddler Survival Guide, Mom Myths, and Travel SafetyGuests: Mike & Heather Spohr, Sheryl Hill, and Dr Michael Davenport2017-08-2739 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileySimple Rules for College Parents"5 Simple Rules for College Parents" with Harlan Cohen; "Spotlight on Moms" with Jen Hatmaker; "THE MYTH OF THE ADHD CHILD" (book) with Dr. Thomas Armstrong: "Guy Stuff: The Body Book For Boys" with Dr. Cara Natterson, and balancing personal and family lives with Heather Chauvin2017-08-2039 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyBack to School...Already? and "I'm a Little Yogi"Guests: Catherine Pearlman, Jen Hardy, Kathy Walsh, Andrew Solomon, Steve Kardian2017-08-0739 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyThe Baby Sleep SolutionGuests: Dr Karen Rayne; Jen Riday; Dr Ken Redcross; Suzy Giordano; and Tara McClary Reeves2017-07-0739 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileySummertime and the Livin' is EasyMaria Bailey hosts Eirene Heidelberger, Toye Releford-Penny, Jennifer Hoekstra, Florence Ann Romano, and Ann Marie Buerkle2017-06-1639 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyNo More School LunchesGuests: Jancee Dunn, Abbey Ashley, Lauren Casper, RIchard Greenberg, and Dawn Dais2017-05-1839 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyPrioritizing MotherhoodGuests Include Loryn Brantz, Erica Komisar and MJ Corcoran; plus a pair of favorite repeat segments from the April 16 2016 show.2017-04-1439 minMom Talk Radio w Maria BaileyKid's Birthdays, We're All Foodies, and a Stool for ... "stools?"This week's guests include:Jill Simonian, Courtney Ludwig, Lauren Arboleda, Dr. Neal Barnard, and Wendi Cooper.2017-04-0739 min