
Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 196 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

Marc Elias breaks down the bombshell Washington Post report detailing how anti-voting activists are crafting an emergency executive order allowing Donald Trump to take unprecedented control over elections — all on the basis of a conspiracy theory tha... more
During the State of the Union, Donald Trump pitched his "Save America Act" as a simple bill to secure elections. He lied. In this video, Marc Elias breaks down the text of the bill to reveal a much darker reality: a plan that doesn't just suppress vo... more
Donald Trump isn't hiding his corruption anymore—he's broadcasting it. But why is the media failing to see the threat right in front of them?
In this video, Marc Elias breaks down how Donald Trump has fundamentally changed the rules of American poli... more
Congressman Dan Goldman joins Marc Elias to break down the coordinated and escalating assault on democratic institutions, driven by partisan misuse of the Department of Justice, federal interference in elections, and sweeping voter suppression effort... more
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Content focuses on the defense of democratic processes and the exploration of the current political landscape in the United States, particularly relating to electoral integrity, voting rights, and responses to authoritarianism. Notable discussions include the implications of actions taken by political figures, strategies used during elections, and the intricate relationship between the judiciary and electoral processes. This informative series often features interviews with lawmakers, election experts, and political commentators, providing listeners with critical insights into the legal battles over democracy and the actions necessary to preserve it. It stands out for its in-depth analysis of complex legal issues and a proactive stance on p... more
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