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Nick Troiano

Executive director of Unite America, a nonpartisan election reform organization, and author of The Primary Solution: Rescuing Our Democracy From The Fringes.

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May 8, 2024 • 1h 9min

The Primary Solution

Nick Troiano, Executive Director of Unite America, dives into the flaws of primary elections that fuel partisanship, disenfranchise voters, and limit choices. He advocates for open primaries, ranked-choice voting, and abolishing partisan primaries. Examples from Alaska show the success of alternative systems. The conversation explores reform options, challenges, and the path forward toward a healthier democracy.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 43min

Season 2, Episode 11: If Americans Are Unhappy With Politics, Why Didn't They Vote For Electoral Reform?

Nick Troiano, the Executive Director of Unite America and author of 'The Primary Solution', shares his insights on the polarization of American politics and the struggle for electoral reform. He discusses the importance of competitive elections and innovative systems like ranked choice voting and open primaries. Troiano highlights the resistance these reforms face, despite public support, and the disconnect between voter frustrations and political realities. He emphasizes the need for grassroots education to foster a more representative democracy.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 41min

The Primary Solution

Explore the impact of election reform on political discourse with Nick Troiano from Unite America. Learn about incentives, outcomes, and the need for structural changes in our elections. Discover the challenges of safe congressional districts and the influence of extreme factions on policymaking. Find out about strategies and successes in election reform movements across states, emphasizing the importance of empowering individuals for democratic change.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 43min

470 | Nick Troiano: Are Party Primaries the Cause of America's Political Dysfunction?

Nick Troiano, author of 'The Primary Solution,' discusses the drawbacks of party primaries in US politics, the impact on governance, and the need for open primaries for more inclusive representation. The conversation explores the challenges of electoral system reform, navigating political ideologies, and empowering voters through innovative election systems.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 60min

S5E07: Overturned Tables: Primaries: Nick Troiano

Nick Troiano, Author of The Primary Solution, proposes electoral reforms such as nonpartisan primaries, ranked choice voting, and independent redistricting. They discuss the problem of gerrymandered districts, the decline in voter participation due to polarization, and the need for primary reform in improving democracy.