The NPR Politics Podcast In 2020, Some Americans Will Vote On Their Phones. Is That The Future?
Nov 8, 2019
The podcast dives into the hot topic of Internet voting in the U.S., especially as we approach the 2020 election. It highlights the balance between making voting accessible and ensuring robust cybersecurity. Pilot programs catering to military voters are discussed, as well as the implications of these initiatives on public trust. The conversation also touches on key political events and testimonies that underscore the need for secure electoral processes. Can online voting be a viable solution, or will it compromise election integrity?
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Case for Online Voting
- Online voting aims to simplify voting and boost participation by reducing the friction of traditional methods.
- Advocates argue the current system hinders turnout and thus legitimacy of elections.
Auditing Challenge in Online Voting
- Paper ballots allow for post-election audits to verify results, unlike electronic systems.
- This lack of verifiability raises concerns about the integrity of online voting outcomes.
Banking Apps vs. Voting Security
- Danielle Kurtzleben questions how secure online voting can be compared to banking apps.
- Experts argue that perceived banking security is partly a PR campaign by those companies, and that costs of fraud are included in normal business operations.