It’s time to talk voting! 🗳️ In this episode of Geek Girl Soup, Susan is joined by Cynthia, a dedicated volunteer voter registrar and poll worker in Texas. Together, they dive deep into the ins and outs of registering to vote, navigating election laws, and ensuring your vote counts.

Cynthia shares her journey, starting from her early days as a poll worker to her current role in voter registration. Along the way, we uncover the hurdles voters face and the best ways to overcome them. Whether you're a college student, a recent mover, or just unsure about your voter registration status, Cynthia's got you covered with helpful tips and advice.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• Important dates and deadlines for voter registration
• How to update your registration if you’ve recently moved
• Absentee and early voting options, especially for students
• The myths around voter fraud and why they don’t hold up
• How gerrymandering affects voting rights and representation

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Welcome and meet Cynthia!
• 01:30 – Cynthia’s journey from poll worker to voter registrar
• 03:15 – Key deadlines for voter registration in Texas
• 06:45 – Absentee ballots: Dos and Don’ts
• 15:30 – Election Day logistics: What to bring, where to go
• 17:45 – Gerrymandering and how it affects voter turnout
• 25:10 – The best ways to get involved and increase voter participation

Important Info:

• Check your voter registration: [voteTexas.gov](https://www.votetexas.gov)
• National Voter Registration Day: September 17th
• Last day to register in Texas: October 7th
• Early voting in Texas: October 21st - November 1st

Join us as we break down everything you need to know to make your vote count. It's time to show up and make your voice heard!

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Original music by Garrett Thompson

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Get ready for some laughs and a few (okay, a lot of) tears as Susan and Amelia dive deep into the series finale of “The Good Place.” In this episode, the Geek Girl Soup duo reflects on the emotional impact of the show’s final season, their favorite moments, and, of course, the ugly crying that came with saying goodbye to Eleanor, Chidi, Janet, and the gang.

But wait! It’s not all tears—there’s plenty of fun talk about “Beetlejuice 2,” “Deadpool,” and some other recent movies and streaming series. Did we mention disco frogs and soul trains?

Major Highlights:

[00:01:00] The magic of “Beetlejuice 2”—why didn’t they make it a full-on musical?

[00:05:00] Deadpool, Wolverine, and movie theater anxiety—why some movies are worth the trip.

[00:06:00] Streaming picks for the week: “The Old Man” on Hulu and “Three Women.”

[00:08:00] Diving into “The Good Place” Season 4—Eleanor’s time as architect and Chidi’s mind wipe.

[00:13:00] Best supporting characters—who doesn’t love Derek, the Doorman, and Maya Rudolph’s Judge?

[00:20:00] That heartbreaking Chidi-Eleanor storyline—grab your tissues.

[00:24:00] Tahani’s ultimate decision—staying behind to help others.

Geek on, and take it sleazy! 🎉

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Original music by Garrett Thompson

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It’s Banned Books Week, and we're celebrating the rebellious spirit of literature and cinema! 📚🎬 Join Susan, Kelly, and Cort as we dive into the movies and TV shows that have been adapted from banned books. From Fahrenheit 451 to The Handmaid’s Tale, and even Harry Potter, we explore the whys and hows of book banning, plus some of the most controversial films you probably didn’t know were based on challenged literature.

In This Episode:

• Catch up on some wild entertainment news, including the scathing biopic on Donald Trump that almost didn’t make it to theaters (Sebastian Stan as Trump?!) [00:01:00].
• Why are certain books like The Bluest Eye and To Kill a Mockingbird frequently banned? [00:25:00].
• The nerd love for Stephen King’s It—and King’s reaction to 23 of his books being banned in Florida [00:26:00].
• Our recommendations from Fahrenheit 451* to *Lord of the Flies*—how these classic stories still resonate today [00:29:00].
• Kelly on “Las Azules” (“Women in Blue”)—her must-watch show on Apple TV about Mexico’s first female police force, and why we all need more women-driven stories [00:17:00].
• Why “American Psycho” was both goofy and entertaining, and what we really think about banning controversial books and films [00:33:00].

Of course, we can’t wrap without a PSA: Vote Blue, Read Banned Books, and Stay Geeky! 💙📖🤓

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