Beyond the Ballot AZ
by Clean Elections
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Counting, Verifying & Certifying Votes Without AI
Counting, Verifying & Certifying Votes Without AI
About this podcast
Beyond the Ballot AZ is a weekly show diving into the stories of legendary Arizonans, notable, and sometimes notorious, political events, and illustrious social movements that shape today’s conversations in our state. A resource of Arizona's Citizens Clean Elections Commission, join Executive Director Tom Collins and Director of Voter Education Gina Roberts as they break down what’s happening and how you can get involved in the political process. Engaging lessons you didn't learn in civics class!
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Episodes
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- Counting, Verifying & Certifying Votes Without AI · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 42Whether you are wondering why results aren't always final on election night or curious if AI has a role to play in elections this episode is for you. Gina and Tom get into ways…
- Get the Specifics on How Your Vote is Securely Counted · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 41Election officials work tirelessly to ensure every eligible vote is counted accurately and the process is more transparent than ever. In this special election edition Tom and…
- What Arizona Voters Are Saying Ahead of the 2026 Election · 9 min · Season 2 Episode 40With Election Day fast approaching what's top of mind for Arizona voters? From rising costs and government accountability to data centers this conversation centers around recent…
- What Happens After Winning a Congressional Seat? · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 39Winning an election is just the beginning. What actually happens when a newly elected member of Congress arrives in Washington D.C. and how do promises on the campaign trail turn…
- Tools to Help you Decide if Judges on Your Ballot Should be Retained · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 38Judges make decisions that impact Arizonans every day but how much do you know about the judges on your ballot and how can you learn enough about them to decide if they should be…
- AZ Prop. 320: What the 60% Classroom Spending Requirement Could Mean for Schools · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 37Prop. 320 would require certain Arizona school districts to direct at least 60% of their operational budgets toward direct instruction. While the measure is intended to put more…
- Understanding Prop 316 & Arizona's Local Grocery Tax · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 36Gina and Tom take a closer look at Proposition 316, a statewide measure on the Nov. 3 ballot concerning local taxes on groceries. The conversation explains how grocery taxes are…
- AZ Prop 144 Voter ID & Early Voting List Changes · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 35Proposition 144 would require voters to provide government-issued identification when voting in each election, including when voting by mail. In this episode Gina and Tom explore…
- Arizona Agriculture & Water Rights: Understanding the Civic & Economic Impact · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 34Arizona agriculture extends far beyond local produce—it is a cornerstone of the state’s economy, rich history, and the voter conversations surrounding one of Arizona’s most vital…
- The Power of the Conversation & National Voter Registration Day · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 33In a world of digital feeds, algorithms and an overwhelming amount of information, sometimes the most effective way to reach voters is also the simplest: having a conversation…
- Why Buc-ee's Is More than Great Brisket in Goodyear · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 32Arizona’s first Buc-ee’s arrived in Goodyear with huge fanfare, bringing with it enormous crowds, statewide attention and a new destination for in-state and out-of-state…
- Get Ready for the General Election · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 31Tom and Gina revisit this month's episodes which show just how many forms civic engagement can take. They start with the role of libraries in a democracy, revealing the name of…
- Meet Arizona's Newest Town · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 30Arizona’s 92nd town is taking shape. In this episode Tom and Gina discuss one community’s path to incorporation, its inaugural election and the work of building a town government…
- A Sign that It's Election Season · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 29Campaign signs signal that it is election season. They line intersections and pop up in neighborhoods. They remind voters that Election Day is approaching. But do they actually…
- Libraries, Civics & the Copper Queen Library · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 28Tom and Gina explore the essential role that public libraries play in civic life and community connection. They are places that foster media literacy, especially important in…
- How Citizen Initiatives Qualify for the Ballot · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 27Tom and Gina had a busy July! This episode touches on how civics is meant to be experienced, whether it is being a poll worker to see first-hand how elections operate; seeking…
- The Debate Stage: What It Takes to Be a Moderator · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 26Moderating a political debate requires far more than asking prepared questions. In this episode Tom and Gina speak with an Emmy Award-winning journalist and a moderator of this…
- Arizona’s Consuls & Soccer: A Gateway to the World · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 25Explore the international connections that exist right here in Arizona through the state’s honorary consuls. Tom and Gina get into the economic impact of world-wide…
- The State Budget: What Voters Should Know · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 24Tom and Gina break down Arizona’s newly passed bipartisan state budget. The conversation explains what the $18.3 billion budget means, where most state spending goes and how the…
- Poll Workers: The Backbone of Elections · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 23Tom and Gina discuss the essential role poll workers play in Arizona elections and how more are needed across the state leading up to the Primary Election and beyond. Oftentimes…
