With the presidential candidates now barnstorming the swing states, voter turnout will be key. As Executive Director of the Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable, Cassandra Welchlin is dedicated specifically to mobilizing Black women to exercise their right to vote.
In his new book, historian Timothy Snyder explores what freedom is, how it has been misunderstood, and why it's our only chance for survival. The author joins the show.
David Daley believes democracy in the U.S. is under threat. In his new book "Antidemocratic," Daley suggests that far-right actors -- including those within the Supreme Court -- are controlling American elections. The author joins the show to discuss the…
Less than 90 days before the presidential election, Georgia Republicans have passed new procedural rules that allow for challenges in certifying election results. Amanda Carpenter, of the nonprofit group Protect Democracy, joins the show to discuss the problems posed by this…
From Haiti to Gaza to Ukraine, the world is racked with conflict and instability. While political leaders wrangle with military and economic solutions, Suzanne Nossel argues that it’s the arts that could make the biggest difference. The CEO of Pen…
Deepfakes are infiltrating the 2024 election cycle. Just how will this impact voters? Misinformation experts Sam Gregory and Claire Wardle discuss what’s at stake, both politically and technologically.
Six GOP and Independent voters in CO filed a lawsuit arguing that the former president is ineligible to hold office due to his actions on Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.