Voting by Mail: A Tale of Two States

Voting by Mail: A Tale of Two States

Author: American Society on Aging August 27, 2020 Duration: 1:10:51
LeverAGE, the newest podcast from the American Society on Aging (ASA), covers the politics of aging. Episode 2 spotlights the experience of voting by mail in two states – Florida and Oklahoma. ASA’s President and CEO Peter Kaldes catches up with Leanne Clark-Shirley, VP of Programs and Thought Leadership, and then talks with Rep. Joseph Gellar (FL) and ASA’s own Claire Dowers-Nicols about what voting by mail is like where they live. Listen as we untangle what’s happening with the USPS, mail f...

Produced by the American Society on Aging, LeverAGE focuses squarely on the intersection of aging and public policy, a space where personal stories meet political realities. This isn't about generic wellness tips; it's about the systems that shape our later years. Each episode brings forward the voices of those directly engaged in the fight for a more equitable landscape, from seasoned policy analysts dissecting legislation to grassroots organizers mobilizing communities. You'll hear conversations that dig into the specifics of social security, healthcare access, housing, and economic security, all through the lens of how policy is made and who it serves. The LeverAGE podcast creates a vital forum within the ASA community and beyond, examining both the current challenges and the emerging opportunities to build a society that better supports people as they age. It’s for anyone who believes that aging well is not just a personal responsibility but a collective one, requiring thoughtful dialogue and deliberate action. Tune in for grounded, insightful discussions that move beyond headlines to the human impact of the politics of aging.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 29

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Duration: 27:31
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The Supreme Court: What's at Stake for Older Adults [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:49
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Debate Prep: Panel of Pundits 2020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:44
Host Peter Kaldes, President & CEO of ASA, welcomes Paula Basta, Director of the Illinois Department on Aging, to Leverage to revisit the 2020 Panel of Pundits. Presented on September 8, Panel of Pundits 2020: The Decisi…
Plan Your Vote: Aging is on the Ballot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:48
LeverAGE, the newest podcast from the American Society on Aging (ASA), covers the politics of aging. On Episode 3, ASA’s president and CEO Peter Kaldes chats with Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs Amy Herr and Paul Downe…