The Dynamist
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Dynamist, a podcast by the Foundation for American Innovation, brings together the most important thinkers and doers to discuss the future of technology, governance, and innovation. The Dynamist is hosted by Evan Swarztrauber, former Policy Advisor at the Federal Communications Commission. Subscribe now!
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23: Kim Wyman, What Should the Voter Do if they registered absentee and decide to vote in-person
October 16, 2020 23:26 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBKim Wyman, Washington Secretary of State speaks with Sean on what should the voter do if they registered absentee and decide to vote in-person? More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Kim Wyman, What Should the Voter Do if they registered absentee and decide to vote in-person
October 16, 2020 23:26 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBKim Wyman, Washington Secretary of State speaks with Sean on what should the voter do if they registered absentee and decide to vote in-person? More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Kim Wyman, What Should the Voter Do if someone asks for your ballot
October 16, 2020 23:24 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBKim Wyman, Washington Secretary of State speaks with Sean on What Should the Voter Do if someone asks for your ballot? More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
22: Kim Wyman, What Should the Voter Do if someone asks for your ballot
October 16, 2020 23:24 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBKim Wyman, Washington Secretary of State speaks with Sean on What Should the Voter Do if someone asks for your ballot? More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Kim Wyman, Recent reforms to improve the integrity of the ballot delivery and collection process
October 16, 2020 23:22 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBKim Wyman, Washington Secretary of State speaks with Sean on recent reforms to improve the integrity of the ballot delivery and collection process. We go into some details on the benefits of their digital voter registration system such as inline verification of a new voter's identity and reducing the options for voter fraud. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
21: Kim Wyman, Recent reforms to improve the integrity of the ballot delivery and collection process
October 16, 2020 23:22 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBKim Wyman, Washington Secretary of State speaks with Sean on recent reforms to improve the integrity of the ballot delivery and collection process. We go into some details on the benefits of their digital voter registration system such as inline verification of a new voter's identity and reducing the options for voter fraud. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-secu...
Kim Wyman, Washington state’s history with voting by mail
October 16, 2020 23:20 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBKim Wyman, Washington Secretary of State speaks with Sean on Washington state’s history and experience with voting by mail. We discuss what safeguards are in place to prevent fraud and other problems with voting by mail. We get into a bit more on the ballot certification period. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
20: Kim Wyman, Washington state’s history with voting by mail
October 16, 2020 23:20 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBKim Wyman, Washington Secretary of State speaks with Sean on Washington state’s history and experience with voting by mail. We discuss what safeguards are in place to prevent fraud and other problems with voting by mail. We get into a bit more on the ballot certification period. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Matt Dunlap, What Should the Voter Do if they registered absentee and decide to vote in-person
October 16, 2020 23:18 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBMatt Dunlap, Maine Secretary of State discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if they registered absentee and decide to vote in-person? Maine has a new online absentee ballot tracking system that allows voters to verify if their ballot was received and accepted by the election office. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
19: Matt Dunlap, What Should the Voter Do if they registered absentee and decide to vote in-person
October 16, 2020 23:18 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBMatt Dunlap, Maine Secretary of State discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if they registered absentee and decide to vote in-person? Maine has a new online absentee ballot tracking system that allows voters to verify if their ballot was received and accepted by the election office. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Matt Dunlap, What Should the Voter Do if the polling place is congested
October 16, 2020 23:16 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBMatt Dunlap, Maine Secretary of State discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if the polling place is congested? More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
18: Matt Dunlap, What Should the Voter Do if the polling place is congested
October 16, 2020 23:16 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBMatt Dunlap, Maine Secretary of State discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if the polling place is congested? More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Matt Dunlap, What Should the Voter Do if the voter registration system fails
October 16, 2020 23:13 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBMatt Dunlap, Maine Secretary of State discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if the voter registration system fails. Voter registration starts with the index card holding the voter's information and eventually turns into paper voter lists that the polling locations use on election day. We also discuss maintaining the voter rolls and the plans for future improvements. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf ...
17: Matt Dunlap, What Should the Voter Do if the voter registration system fails
October 16, 2020 23:13 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBMatt Dunlap, Maine Secretary of State discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if the voter registration system fails. Voter registration starts with the index card holding the voter's information and eventually turns into paper voter lists that the polling locations use on election day. We also discuss maintaining the voter rolls and the plans for future improvements. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRe...
16: Matt Dunlap, What Should the Voter Do if someone asks for your ballot
October 16, 2020 22:16 - 6 minutes - 6 MBMatt Dunlap, Maine Secretary of State discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if someone asks for your ballot? More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Matt Dunlap, What Should the Voter Do if someone asks for your ballot
October 16, 2020 22:16 - 6 minutes - 6 MBMatt Dunlap, Maine Secretary of State discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if someone asks for your ballot? More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Aaron Ockerman, What Should the Voter Do if someone has voted in my place
October 07, 2020 21:07 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBAaron Ockerman, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Election Officials talks to Sean on What Should the Voter Do if someone has voted in my place? We discuss voter identification, provisional ballots, adjudication, and election results. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
15: Aaron Ockerman, What Should the Voter Do if someone has voted in my place
October 07, 2020 21:07 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBAaron Ockerman, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Election Officials talks to Sean on What Should the Voter Do if someone has voted in my place? We discuss voter identification, provisional ballots, adjudication, and election results. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Aaron Ockerman, What Should the Voter Do if the polling place is congested
October 07, 2020 21:07 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBAaron Ockerman, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Election Officials talks to Sean on What Should the Voter Do if the polling place is congested? He explains early voting option using the local election office and how arriving early is critical when voting in-person. After business hours is the peak busy voting time. Aaron also explains important details about requesting absentee ballots and using drop boxes. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content...
14: Aaron Ockerman, What Should the Voter Do if the polling place is congested
October 07, 2020 21:07 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBAaron Ockerman, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Election Officials talks to Sean on What Should the Voter Do if the polling place is congested? He explains early voting option using the local election office and how arriving early is critical when voting in-person. After business hours is the peak busy voting time. Aaron also explains important details about requesting absentee ballots and using drop boxes. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/w...
13: Aaron Ockerman, What Should the Voter Do if someone asks for your ballot
October 07, 2020 21:06 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBAaron Ockerman, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Election Officials talks to Sean on what the voter should do if someone asks for your ballot? He explains some specifics of Ohio election law and the various options voters have for getting their ballot to the local election office. We discuss the possible privacy issues involved as well. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpol...
Aaron Ockerman, What Should the Voter Do if someone asks for your ballot
October 07, 2020 21:06 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBAaron Ockerman, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Election Officials talks to Sean on what the voter should do if someone asks for your ballot? He explains some specifics of Ohio election law and the various options voters have for getting their ballot to the local election office. We discuss the possible privacy issues involved as well. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/t...
12: Larry Norden, How can funding be used in this last month before the election
October 07, 2020 18:09 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBLarry Norden, Director of Election Reform Program at the Brennan Center discusses with Sean what election officials can spend additional funds on in this last month before the election. We touch on the impact of expanding vote by mail, in-person PPE, physical security, and local election communication campaigns. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Larry Norden, How can funding be used in this last month before the election
October 07, 2020 18:09 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBLarry Norden, Director of Election Reform Program at the Brennan Center discusses with Sean what election officials can spend additional funds on in this last month before the election. We touch on the impact of expanding vote by mail, in-person PPE, physical security, and local election communication campaigns. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Larry Norden, What Should the Voter Do if they are concerned about their absentee ballot being counted and want to vote in-person
October 07, 2020 18:08 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBLarry Norden, Director of Election Reform Program at the Brennan Center discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if they are concerned about their absentee ballot being counted and want to vote in-person. We review various ways to track your absentee ballot, using a voting drop box, and how a provisional ballot could be used in the situation proposed above to avoid a single vote counting twice. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Vot...
11: Larry Norden, What Should the Voter Do if they are concerned about their absentee ballot being counted and want to vote in-person
October 07, 2020 18:08 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBLarry Norden, Director of Election Reform Program at the Brennan Center discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if they are concerned about their absentee ballot being counted and want to vote in-person. We review various ways to track your absentee ballot, using a voting drop box, and how a provisional ballot could be used in the situation proposed above to avoid a single vote counting twice. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/20...
10: Larry Norden, What Should the Voter Do if the polling place is congested
October 07, 2020 18:06 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBLarry Norden, Director of Election Reform Program at the Brennan Center discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if you arrive at a polling place and there is a long line. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Larry Norden, What Should the Voter Do if the polling place is congested
October 07, 2020 18:06 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBLarry Norden, Director of Election Reform Program at the Brennan Center discusses with Sean on what the voter should do if you arrive at a polling place and there is a long line. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
9: Chris Riley, Foundations Working with Government on APIs for Competitive Collaboration
October 01, 2020 20:13 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBChris Riley, Former Director of Public Policy at Mozilla, discusses with Sean on the how a foundation working with the government and commercial companies could ensure competitive collaboration. This would effectively counter big tech anti-competitive behavior. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/interoperability/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23738871.2020.1740754 https://blog.mozilla.org/netpolicy/files/2019/09/Mozilla-Competition-Work...
Chris Riley, Foundations Working with Government on APIs for Competitive Collaboration
October 01, 2020 20:13 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBChris Riley, Former Director of Public Policy at Mozilla, discusses with Sean on the how a foundation working with the government and commercial companies could ensure competitive collaboration. This would effectively counter big tech anti-competitive behavior. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/interoperability/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23738871.2020.1740754 https://blog.mozilla.org/netpolicy/files/2019/09/Mozilla-Competition-Working-Paper...
Chris Riley, What Could be the FTC Role in Regulating Big Tech Anti-Competitive Behavior
October 01, 2020 20:12 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBChris Riley, Former Director of Public Policy at Mozilla, discusses with Sean on the background of big tech anti-competitive behavior and how an agency like the FTC could play a role. We talk some about the CDA section 230, SEC and how they have some similarities to interoperability, but they are different. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/interoperability/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23738871.2020.1740754 https://blog.mozilla.org/netpolicy/...
8: Chris Riley, What Could be the FTC Role in Regulating Big Tech Anti-Competitive Behavior
October 01, 2020 20:12 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBChris Riley, Former Director of Public Policy at Mozilla, discusses with Sean on the background of big tech anti-competitive behavior and how an agency like the FTC could play a role. We talk some about the CDA section 230, SEC and how they have some similarities to interoperability, but they are different. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/interoperability/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23738871.2020.1740754 https://blog.mozilla.org/n...
7: Bilenda Harris-Ritter, What Should the Voter Do if someone has voted in my place
September 29, 2020 16:36 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBBilenda Harris-Ritter, Arkansas State Board Election Commissioner, speaks with Sean on what should the voter do if when I go to vote in person and someone else has already voted in my place. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Bilenda Harris-Ritter, What Should the Voter Do if someone has voted in my place
September 29, 2020 16:36 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBBilenda Harris-Ritter, Arkansas State Board Election Commissioner, speaks with Sean on what should the voter do if when I go to vote in person and someone else has already voted in my place. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Bilenda Harris-Ritter, What Should the Voter Do if someone asks for your ballot
September 29, 2020 16:36 - 5 minutes - 4.57 MBBilenda Harris-Ritter, Arkansas State Board Election Commissioner, speaks with Sean on what should the voter do if someone comes to my door and asks for my ballot. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
6: Bilenda Harris-Ritter, What Should the Voter Do if someone asks for your ballot
September 29, 2020 16:36 - 5 minutes - 4.57 MBBilenda Harris-Ritter, Arkansas State Board Election Commissioner, speaks with Sean on what should the voter do if someone comes to my door and asks for my ballot. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
5: Bilenda Harris-Ritter, What Should the Voter Do if the voting center is congested
September 29, 2020 16:36 - 6 minutes - 6 MBBilenda Harris-Ritter, Arkansas State Board Election Commissioner, speaks with Sean on what should the voter do if you arrive at a voting center and there is a huge line. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
Bilenda Harris-Ritter, What Should the Voter Do if the voting center is congested
September 29, 2020 16:36 - 6 minutes - 6 MBBilenda Harris-Ritter, Arkansas State Board Election Commissioner, speaks with Sean on what should the voter do if you arrive at a voting center and there is a huge line. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteByMailPaper_HiRes-3.pdf https://lincolnpolicy.org/tag/election-security/
4: Ian Patterson, Schoolahoop and School Choice
September 11, 2020 20:48 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIan Patterson, Head of Studio for Lincoln Network, joins Sean to discuss a timely project called Schoolahoop. Schoolahoop enables parents of young school age children in Tarrant County Texas, to discover their school choices. Ian also previews a new tech solution to help researchers and parents understand for the first time what local schools are spending per pupil, as many struggle with the hidden costs of virtual learning or homeschooling post-COVID. More information on the subje...
Ian Patterson, Schoolahoop and School Choice
September 11, 2020 20:48 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIan Patterson, Head of Studio for Lincoln Network, joins Sean to discuss a timely project called Schoolahoop. Schoolahoop enables parents of young school age children in Tarrant County Texas, to discover their school choices. Ian also previews a new tech solution to help researchers and parents understand for the first time what local schools are spending per pupil, as many struggle with the hidden costs of virtual learning or homeschooling post-COVID. More information on the subject: http...
Ginny Badanes, Focus on the Voter and the Los Angeles' Voting Solutions for All People
September 02, 2020 18:16 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBGinny Badanes, Director of Strategic Projects, from Microsoft's Defending Democracy program joins Sean to discuss a one of kind and very large municipal run and operated election system developed by Los Angeles RR/CC called Voting Solutions for All People (VSAP). They have successes and setbacks. Being owned and operated by the county, the effort has some operational similarities to ElectionGuard. More information on the subject: https://lavote.net/docs/rrcc/board-correspondence/VSAP...
3: Ginny Badanes, Focus on the Voter and the Los Angeles' Voting Solutions for All People
September 02, 2020 18:16 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBGinny Badanes, Director of Strategic Projects, from Microsoft's Defending Democracy program joins Sean to discuss a one of kind and very large municipal run and operated election system developed by Los Angeles RR/CC called Voting Solutions for All People (VSAP). They have successes and setbacks. Being owned and operated by the county, the effort has some operational similarities to ElectionGuard. More information on the subject: https://lavote.net/docs/rrcc/board-correspond...
Ginny Badanes, ElectionGuard and Risk Limiting Audits
September 02, 2020 18:15 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBGinny Badanes, Director of Strategic Projects, from Microsoft's Defending Democracy program joins Sean to talk about her team leading the development of an open source back end encryption project with the capability to verify the vote while keeping the ballot secret. The ElectionGuard project was successfully run in the Madison Wisconsin primary this year. More information on the subject: https://blogs.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/5/2020/04/MSFT_ES_Whitepaper_FINAL.pdf ht...
2: Ginny Badanes, ElectionGuard and Risk Limiting Audits
September 02, 2020 18:15 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MBGinny Badanes, Director of Strategic Projects, from Microsoft's Defending Democracy program joins Sean to talk about her team leading the development of an open source back end encryption project with the capability to verify the vote while keeping the ballot secret. The ElectionGuard project was successfully run in the Madison Wisconsin primary this year. More information on the subject: https://blogs.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/5/2020/04/MSFT_ES_Whitepaper_FINA...
1: Cory Doctorow, Competitive Compatibility and Interoperators Defense
August 31, 2020 21:12 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBCory Doctorow from the Electronic Frontier Foundation joins Sean to discuss Competitive Compatibility (Adversarial Interoperability) and the solution Interoperators Defense as the ceiling for law and regulation of big tech. We also touch on how APIs could be the floor of a legal solution. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/10/adversarial-interoperability https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/05/unix-and-adversarial-interop...
Cory Doctorow, Competitive Compatibility and Interoperators Defense
August 31, 2020 21:12 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBCory Doctorow from the Electronic Frontier Foundation joins Sean to discuss Competitive Compatibility (Adversarial Interoperability) and the solution Interoperators Defense as the ceiling for law and regulation of big tech. We also touch on how APIs could be the floor of a legal solution. More information on the subject: https://lincolnpolicy.org https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/10/adversarial-interoperability https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/05/unix-and-adversarial-interoperability...
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August 24, 2020 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBLincoln shorts is really simple idea. Brief discussions on a single topic with a really interesting person. We'll be focusing on the intersection of government and technology, left coast and right coast. Subscribe now!