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Our podcast—launched as NFN Radio News before becoming The Lean to the Left Podcast—featured weekly interviews with authors, activists, experts, and political insiders, with hard-hitting commentary on the challenges facing our nation. What began as a podcast grew into a community of listeners and readers who care deeply about democracy, accountability, and civic engagement. At its close, the Lean to the Left podcast had reached nearly 850 episodes with a worldwide audience.

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July 5, 2026

Voter Roll Purges: What You Can Do Right Now

Show Notes

Alison Greene Returns with Practical Steps to Protect Your Vote Before the Midterm Elections

What happens if you show up to vote on Election Day—and your name is no longer on the voter rolls?

Investigative journalist Alison Greene says that scenario is happening to more Americans than many realize. In this follow-up interview on the Lean to the Left podcast, Greene shifts the conversation from exposing alleged voter-roll irregularities to explaining what citizens can do now to protect their right to vote before the 2026 midterm elections.

This episode follows our earlier discussion of Greene’s investigation into so-called “ghost voters” and alleged voter registration anomalies. Now, she outlines practical steps voters can take to verify their registration, understand how provisional ballots work, and become involved in grassroots efforts to monitor voter rolls across the country.

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Greene is building a nationwide volunteer network she calls “The Ghost Catchers,” aimed at identifying registration changes, helping voters confirm their status, and providing local support before Election Day.

Whether you agree with every conclusion Greene reaches or simply want to better understand the voter registration process, this conversation raises important questions about election administration and offers practical information every voter should know.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Why checking your voter registration well before Election Day matters
  • What happens if your name is missing from the voter rolls
  • When a provisional ballot may—or may not—be counted
  • How citizens can volunteer to help monitor voter registration changes
  • Why Greene believes public participation is essential to election integrity

This episode is part of Lean to the Left’s Democracy & Election Integrity Series, examining voting rights, election administration, investigative journalism, whistleblower protections, and the institutions that support American democracy.

If you believe informed citizens strengthen democracy, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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