Shane Smith Has Questions

Shane Smith Has Questions | How Safe Is The Election?

Nov 5, 2024

Shane Smith talks with David Becker, Executive Director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, who is dedicated to restoring trust in elections. They dissect the impact of misinformation on election confidence and discuss foreign interference tactics. Becker clears up myths about voter fraud and explains the security of U.S. voting machines. They also delve into the complexities of vote counting and emphasize the importance of patience during this process. The discussion wraps up with a focus on the political divides and the need for public trust in democracy.

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David Becker

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Quick takeaways

Misinformation on social media significantly erodes public trust in elections, fostering belief in unfounded claims of fraud and foreign interference.

Election expert David Becker stresses the robust security measures in place, ensuring that U.S. elections are more secure than ever.

The urgent acceptance of electoral outcomes by both major parties is vital to maintain democracy and prevent potential political chaos.

Deep dives

Misinformation Around Elections

Social media has perpetuated a wave of misinformation regarding the integrity of elections, leading to public distrust. Incidents, such as malfunctioning voting machines that misregister votes, and events like ballot boxes being set on fire, contribute to the narrative of a fraudulent electoral process. This climate of skepticism is exacerbated by conspiracy theories about voter fraud, foreign interference, and bogus claims regarding the need for voter ID. As a result, many people, regardless of political alignment, face challenges in trusting the legitimacy of elections.

Intro

3min

Understanding Election Interference and Disinformation Threats

4min

The Controversy of Voting Integrity

12min

Enhancing Election Integrity

6min

Understanding the Complexity of U.S. Election Counting

5min

Understanding Election Integrity and the Truth of 2020

3min

Truth and Misinformation in the Aftermath of 2020

26min

Can we fully trust elections? Find out when Shane Smith and election law expert David Becker, Executive Director of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR) to ensure trustworthy elections, discuss how misinformation affects election confidence, possible foreign influence, myths surrounding voter fraud, non-citizens and dead people voting, Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems, why vote counting in the U.S. can take days, decentralized election management, how U.S. voting machines are secure against hacking attempts, the dangers of not conceding elections, and much more!

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