Why don’t more independents run for president? To kickoff to our new series, Chad Peace and Cara McCormick break down the real reasons—from brutal ballot access laws to a billion dollar political industry. Featuring clips from RFK Jr. and Ross Perot.

Welcome to the debut episode of the new Independent Voter Podcast, where Chad Peace and Cara McCormick tackle the intricate world of independent candidacies in U.S. presidential elections. Chad, a passionate advocate for electoral reform and long-time advisor to the Independent Voter Project (IVP), teams up with Cara, trailblazer who has passed elections reforms across the country.

You won’t find too many political people as smart as Steve Peace, but what really makes him interesting is his life as a grandfather (an Uber driver to his grandchildren is how he describes it), husband, and father. A former California legislator, Peace blazed a trail from San Diego to Sacramento that may never be surpassed. He also found success in the movie making business. He wrote and produced Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, a parody cult classic.

Bid farewell to outdated voter engagement strategies and welcome the future of A.I. and sophisticated data analytics, shaping the 2024 election landscape. Join host Dan Howle on the Politic Deli podcast as industry experts like Paul Westcott and Chad Peace share their insights.

Binational entrepreneur, Juan Hernandez Sr., Former Senator, Steve Peace, and Senator Brian Jones join host Assemblymember, David Alvarez on the Politic Deli podcast to discuss the importance of cross-border cooperation and collaboration between California and Mexico.

From the IVP Summit in Hawaii, retired corrections officer Stephen Walker talks to Andy Moore, Executive Director of NANR (National Association of Non-Partisan Reformers). Stephen serves as IVP Board Member and shares how his passion led him to the Independent Voter Project. Andy speaks to the value of convening, catalyzing and connecting, when challenging and changing policies and how primaries work.