Moderate Party
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsModerate Party is a political podcast for Moderates, Centrists, and Independents. Each week, Hillari Lombard will be joined by conservatives, liberals, politicians, journalists, activists, educators, and any one else with a good idea on how to improve our Country. She will take an honest look at the week’s news and have inspiring conversations with top political thinkers — all while trying to add some energy to the Moderate Movement
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You can't fix what you don't understand with Shawn Healy
December 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWhen it comes to government and politics — it is easy to be cynical. The phrase “politicians are corrupt” gets tossed around so casually that it’s become cliche. The American people’s cynicism toward it’s government shows up in polls all the time. According to a Pew Research poll, 6/10 Americans aren’t happy with how democracy […]
Moderates take the midterms with Debbie Cox Bultan
November 16, 2022 18:36 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHillari Lombard is joined by Debbie Cox Bultan to discuss the success of moderate candidates in the midterm elections. They chat about why issues like faith and patriotism belong to one party over the other, the role abortion played in the election results, Biden, and lessons both parties should be learning. Episode links: Learn more […]
Tale of Two Parties: Origin Story
October 11, 2022 21:12 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBA Tale of Two Parties is a mini-series from Moderate Party that examines the history behind our political parties and the psychology behind our ideology. In the first episode, Origin Story, Hillari Lombard dives into the origins of our two major political parties and what they represented in the beginning. She dives into the era of the radical republicans, racist democrats, and drags William McKinley and John Quincy Adams along the way. Checkout the show notes
Home Means Nevada with Jon Ralston
September 23, 2022 21:30 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBIn a special homecoming episode, Hillari sits down with John Ralston to talk all things Nevada. In this wide-ranging conversation, they discuss a potential red wave, democratic popularity, the effect of Dobbs, and the Nevada Midterms. Check out the Nevada Independent Follow Jon on twitter Email Moderate Party
The Future of the Democratic Party with Debbie Cox Bultan
September 02, 2022 20:48 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBHillari chats with Debbie Cox Bultan about the future of the democratic party, the difference between moderate and progressive democrats, and Debbie makes the case for why we should be excited about the future. Check out Debbie’s Podcast – An Honorable Profession Learn more about the NewDEAL Leaders Email the show
The Future of the Democratic Party with Debbie Cox Bultan
September 02, 2022 20:48 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBHillari chats with Debbie Cox Bultan about the future of the democratic party, the difference between moderate and progressive democrats, and Debbie makes the case for why we should be excited about the future. Check out Debbie’s Podcast – An Honorable Profession Learn more about the NewDEAL Leaders Email the show
Can we innovate our way out of a housing crisis? with Arica Young
August 18, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWhy does it feel like every city in America is in a housing crisis? How did rent get so high? Is homeownership an unrealistic life goal? There is no way around it — America is in a housing crisis. This week, Hillari Lombard sits down with Arica Young, the Associate Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Terwilliger Center for Housing, to find out how we got here and most importantly how we get out. Shownotes & transcripts are available online at moderatepartypodcast.com Submit a questi...
Can we innovate our way out of a housing crisis? with Arica Young
August 18, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWhy does it feel like every city in America is in a housing crisis? How did rent get so high? Is homeownership an unrealistic life goal? There is no way around it — America is in a housing crisis. This week, Hillari Lombard sits down with Arica Young, the Associate Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Terwilliger Center for Housing, to find out how we got here and most importantly how we get out. Shownotes & transcripts are available online at moderatepartypodcast.com...
What makes a moderate?
August 11, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this week’s uniquely ranty episode, Hillari Lombard talks about the fallout from our Dobbs episode, dives into this positive, and productive, moment in American Politics, and rounds out the episode with an exploration of questions surrounding her identity as a moderate. Along the way is a conversation about political ideology and moderate political beliefs. […]
What makes a moderate?
August 11, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this week’s uniquely ranty episode, Hillari Lombard talks about the fallout from our Dobbs episode, dives into this positive, and productive, moment in American Politics, and rounds out the episode with an exploration of questions surrounding her identity as a moderate. Along the way is a conversation about political ideology and moderate political beliefs. […]
Extremism in the State House with David Pepper
July 21, 2022 05:42 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBIn the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent controversial rulings, a lot of attention has been placed on State Legislatures all across the country. Congress is too divided to pass laws that meet the moment and the Supreme Court is exercising raw judicial power the role of the statehouse is becoming more consequential than ever. Justice Alito said topics like abortion should be sent back to the states; but when the statehouses are incubating extremism – who are we sending it back to? Hilla...
Extremism in the State House with David Pepper
July 21, 2022 05:42 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBIn the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent controversial rulings, a lot of attention has been placed on State Legislatures all across the country. Congress is too divided to pass laws that meet the moment and the Supreme Court is exercising raw judicial power the role of the statehouse is becoming more consequential than ever. Justice Alito said topics like abortion should be sent back to the states; but when the statehouses are incubating extremism – who are we sending ...
Roe.
June 28, 2022 19:10 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBModerate Party Podcast is coming back one week earlier than expected for a bonus episode about the Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe v Wade and end a half century of abortion rights in america.
Roe.
June 28, 2022 19:10 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBModerate Party Podcast is coming back one week earlier than expected for a bonus episode about the Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe v Wade and end a half century of abortion rights in america.
Unbiased and Factual with Arjun Moorthy
April 12, 2022 17:32 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBHillari Lombard sits down with Arjun Moorthy, CEO of the Factual, for a conversation about the Media and our weird relationship with it. Along the way, they discuss personal identity vs political action, trust, bias, and more! If you have thoughts about this episode or ideas for an upcoming episode, let us know by emailing […]
Unbiased and Factual with Arjun Moorthy
April 12, 2022 17:32 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBHillari Lombard sits down with Arjun Moorthy, CEO of the Factual, for a conversation about the Media and our weird relationship with it. Along the way, they discuss personal identity vs political action, trust, bias, and more! If you have thoughts about this episode or ideas for an upcoming episode, let us know by emailing […]
Unbiased and Factual
April 12, 2022 17:32 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBHillari Lombard sits down with Arjun Moorthy, CEO of the Factual, for a conversation about the Media and our weird relationship with it. Along the way, they discuss personal identity vs political action, trust, bias, and more! If you have thoughts about this episode or ideas for an upcoming episode, let us know by emailing […]
Friday with Friends: Principles First with Julie Lombard
April 08, 2022 21:03 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn the first inaugural Friday with Friends episode, Hillari sits down with Julie Lombard, to discuss the Principles First Summit they attended last month. Along the way they discuss the history and future of the republican party, legacy, and what it takes to forgive. My inbox is always open! Share your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback at [email protected]
Friday with Friends: Principles First
April 08, 2022 21:03 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn the first inaugural Friday with Friends episode, Hillari sits down with Julie Lombard, to discuss the Principles First Summit they attended last month. Along the way they discuss the history and future of the republican party, legacy, and what it takes to forgive. My inbox is always open! Share your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback at [email protected]
Friday with Friends: Principles First with Julie Lombard
April 08, 2022 21:03 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn the first inaugural Friday with Friends episode, Hillari sits down with Julie Lombard, to discuss the Principles First Summit they attended last month. Along the way they discuss the history and future of the republican party, legacy, and what it takes to forgive. My inbox is always open! Share your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback at [email protected]
What Comes Next with Michael Kimmage
March 24, 2022 20:44 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBRussian invaded Ukraine a month ago. Since then, Putin has waged a merciless war of aggression against their sovereign neighbor. A lot of media coverage is focused around current events — the war unfolding before our eyes. But this week, Hillari Lombard speaks with Michael Kimmage about what comes next, how this war ends, and […]
What Comes Next with Michael Kimmage
March 24, 2022 20:44 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBRussian invaded Ukraine a month ago. Since then, Putin has waged a merciless war of aggression against their sovereign neighbor. A lot of media coverage is focused around current events — the war unfolding before our eyes. But this week, Hillari Lombard speaks with Michael Kimmage about what comes next, how this war ends, and […]
What Comes Next
March 24, 2022 08:44 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBRussian invaded Ukraine a month ago. Since then, Putin has waged a merciless war of aggression against their sovereign neighbor. A lot of media coverage is focused around current events — the war unfolding before our eyes. But this week, Hillari Lombard speaks with Michael Kimmage about what comes next, how this war ends, and the world we are left with.
The Price of Freedom
March 08, 2022 01:15 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBI want to talk with you guys about my thoughts on Ukraine. This won’t be the last time we talk about it. But I had to get some things off my chest. 69mnXSZCFejdLw44Mr5M
The Price of Freedom
March 08, 2022 01:15 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBI want to talk with you guys about my thoughts on Ukraine. This won’t be the last time we talk about it. But I had to get some things off my chest. 69mnXSZCFejdLw44Mr5M
Lessons from Icarus
February 19, 2022 13:51 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBWhat is going on with President Biden’s poll numbers? He entered office with higher approval than Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, or George W. Bush…but a lot can change in a year. President Biden is now the second least popular in history – and that’s after handing the majority of American’s a check for $1400. What […]
Lessons from Icarus
February 19, 2022 13:51 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBWhat is going on with President Biden’s poll numbers? He entered office with higher approval than Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, or George W. Bush…but a lot can change in a year. President Biden is now the second least popular in history – and that’s after handing the majority of American’s a check for $1400. What […]
America Talks Infrastructure with Jillian Youngblood
October 26, 2021 22:56 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBJillian Youngblood, Executive Director of Civic Genius, joins Hillari to discuss a series of focus groups that brought Americans together to discuss Infrastructure — what it means, what they want, how much to spend, how to pay, and everything in between. Along the way, Hillari and Jillian talk about how people actually think about policy, […]
America Talks Infrastructure with Jillian Youngblood
October 26, 2021 22:56 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBJillian Youngblood, Executive Director of Civic Genius, joins Hillari to discuss a series of focus groups that brought Americans together to discuss Infrastructure — what it means, what they want, how much to spend, how to pay, and everything in between. Along the way, Hillari and Jillian talk about how people actually think about policy, […]
America Talks Infrastructure
October 26, 2021 10:56 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBJillian Youngblood, Executive Director of Civic Genius, joins Hillari to discuss a series of focus groups that brought Americans together to discuss Infrastructure — what it means, what they want, how much to spend, how to pay, and everything in between. Along the way, Hillari and Jillian talk about how people actually think about policy, the importance of tough conversations, and how to build common ground when you have them. To view links and notes from this episode visit...
America Talks Infrastructure
October 26, 2021 10:56 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBJillian Youngblood, Executive Director of Civic Genius, joins Hillari to discuss a series of focus groups that brought Americans together to discuss Infrastructure — what it means, what they want, how much to spend, how to pay, and everything in between. Along the way, Hillari and Jillian talk about how people actually think about policy, the importance of tough conversations, and how to build common ground when you have them. To view links and notes from this episode visit us online at mod...
WTF is going on with Afghanistan?
August 30, 2021 14:51 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBHillari Lombard breaks down the situation in Afghanistan. What happened, how we got here, what it means for the US, Afghanistan, and the world. She also responds to listener questions and answers the questions you want to know, but might be afraid to ask! Episode Links are available below
WTF is going on with Afghanistan?
August 30, 2021 14:51 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBHillari Lombard breaks down the situation in Afghanistan. What happened, how we got here, what it means for the US, Afghanistan, and the world. She also responds to listener questions and answers the questions you want to know, but might be afraid to ask! Episode Links are available below
Let's talk about Infrastructure.
August 10, 2021 09:57 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBHillari Lombard returns from hiatus to talk about the new bipartisan infrastructure bill. What’s in it, what it means, and what could keep it from passing.
Let's talk about Infrastructure.
August 10, 2021 09:57 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBHillari Lombard returns from hiatus to talk about the new bipartisan infrastructure bill. What’s in it, what it means, and what could keep it from passing.
It's your flag too.
July 16, 2021 06:12 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBHillari Lombard talks about Patriotism and American Exceptionalism in a rant that includes Demi Lovato, Gandhi, and the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
It's your flag too.
July 16, 2021 06:12 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBHillari Lombard talks about Patriotism and American Exceptionalism in a rant that includes Demi Lovato, Gandhi, and the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Rank Choice Voting Goes Mainstream with Erica Schauer and Wes Dodge
July 07, 2021 17:41 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBRank Choice Voting has been a long-time favorite of policy nerds and democracy activists but hasn’t been implemented on a large scale. But that’s all about to change. Millions of voters in New York City used a rank choice ballot to vote for their next mayor. The results? The more moderate candidate won the Democratic […]
Rank Choice Voting Goes Mainstream with Erica Schauer and Wes Dodge
July 07, 2021 17:41 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBRank Choice Voting has been a long-time favorite of policy nerds and democracy activists but hasn’t been implemented on a large scale. But that’s all about to change. Millions of voters in New York City used a rank choice ballot to vote for their next mayor. The results? The more moderate candidate won the Democratic […]
Rank Choice Voting Goes Mainstream
July 07, 2021 10:41 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBRank Choice Voting has been a long-time favorite of policy nerds and democracy activists but hasn’t been implemented on a large scale. But that’s all about to change. Millions of voters in New York City used a rank choice ballot to vote for their next mayor. The results? The more moderate candidate won the Democratic primary in one of America’s most liberal cities. Hillari Lombard sits down with Erica Schauer and Wes Dodge, from Rank the Vote Nebraska, to learn more about Rank Choice Voting,...
Rank Choice Voting Goes Mainstream
July 07, 2021 10:41 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBRank Choice Voting has been a long-time favorite of policy nerds and democracy activists but hasn’t been implemented on a large scale. But that’s all about to change. Millions of voters in New York City used a rank choice ballot to vote for their next mayor. The results? The more moderate candidate won the Democratic primary in one of America’s most liberal cities. Hillari Lombard sits down with Erica Schauer and Wes Dodge, from Rank the Vote Nebraska, to learn more about Ra...
America Talks with Pearce Godwin
June 10, 2021 06:30 - 42 minutes - 59 MBPolitical Polarization is tearing America apart. Division and Extremism are on the rise. We know this. We talk about it pretty often. But, this weekend, we have an opportunity to do something about it. Hillari sits down with Pearce Goodwin, the CEO & Founder of #ListenFirst, to talk about Polarization, Common Ground, and America Talks. America Talks is a powerful conversation event that invites Americans to connect one-on-one, face-to-face on video across our political divides. By doing so,...
America Talks with Pearce Godwin
June 10, 2021 06:30 - 42 minutes - 59 MBPolitical Polarization is tearing America apart. Division and Extremism are on the rise. We know this. We talk about it pretty often. But, this weekend, we have an opportunity to do something about it. Hillari sits down with Pearce Goodwin, the CEO & Founder of #ListenFirst, to talk about Polarization, Common Ground, and America Talks. America Talks is a powerful conversation event that invites Americans to connect one-on-one, face-to-face on video across our political divides. By doing so,...
How much does a politician cost? with Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
June 04, 2021 12:59 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBHow much does a politician cost and what does it take to raise that kind of money? Are our expectations fair? What are the consequences of letting money influence politics? Hillari Lombard sits down with Campaign Finance expert Ciara Torres-Spelliscy to take a deep dive into money in politics, campaign finance reform, the For the People Act, public campaign financing, and the filibuster!
How much does a politician cost? with Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
June 04, 2021 12:59 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBHow much does a politician cost and what does it take to raise that kind of money? Are our expectations fair? What are the consequences of letting money influence politics? Hillari Lombard sits down with Campaign Finance expert Ciara Torres-Spelliscy to take a deep dive into money in politics, campaign finance reform, the For the People Act, public campaign financing, and the filibuster!
Memorial Day
May 31, 2021 23:43 - 8 minutes - 44.1 MBBONUS EPISODE: Hillari checks in with Modpod listeners on Memorial Day, talks about the origins of memorial day, and examines what this Memorial Day means to her.
Memorial Day
May 31, 2021 23:43 - 8 minutes - 44.1 MBBONUS EPISODE: Hillari checks in with Modpod listeners on Memorial Day, talks about the origins of memorial day, and examines what this Memorial Day means to her.
Liz Cheney and the Fight for the Republican Party
May 19, 2021 08:55 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWhat does it mean to love your country more? More than your party, more than your politics, more than one man. These are the questions Hillari Lombard explores on this week’s episode of Moderate Party. Along the way, she recaps the removal of Liz Cheney from Republican Leadership and the implications this could have on the party moving forward, finds someone more spineless than Mitch McConnell, and discusses the role Moderates must play in the fight for the Republican Party.
Liz Cheney and the Fight for the Republican Party
May 19, 2021 08:55 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWhat does it mean to love your country more? More than your party, more than your politics, more than one man. These are the questions Hillari Lombard explores on this week’s episode of Moderate Party. Along the way, she recaps the removal of Liz Cheney from Republican Leadership and the implications this could have on the party moving forward, finds someone more spineless than Mitch McConnell, and discusses the role Moderates must play in the fight for the Republican Party.
100 days of Joe Biden.
May 04, 2021 08:49 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode of Moderate Party, Hillari Lombard reflects on Joe Biden’s first join address to congress, the success of the Biden Administration so far, and what this says about the future of America. Along the way, she answers listener questions, references Justin Bieber, and gives a brief shoutout to one of America’s greatest treasures – John Cena. It’s a wild one, guys. We love to hear from you – send your thoughts on this episode to [email protected]! // Subscribe to ou...