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Oct 23, 2024

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Join Hans von Spakovsky, an election integrity expert from the Heritage Foundation, as he discusses the pressing issues surrounding election security and fraud in the U.S., especially leading up to the 2024 elections. He explores the implications of documented fraud cases and calls for better technological solutions for secure voting. Meanwhile, Rafat Ali, CEO of Skift, dives into the travel industry's developments and discusses potential shifts like Uber’s interest in integrating with major travel services, revealing the dynamics of this competitive market.

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Quick takeaways

The Heritage Foundation's database of proven election fraud cases aims to foster informed discussions around election integrity by providing credible evidence.

Technological advancements, such as the proposed 'Election Integrity Scorecard,' are advocated to enhance the security and transparency of electoral processes in the U.S.

The podcast critiques the judicial system's handling of election-related disputes, emphasizing the importance of thorough examinations to restore public trust in electoral outcomes.

Deep dives

Concerns About Election Fairness

The podcast delves into ongoing concerns regarding the fairness of the 2020 presidential election, highlighting the lingering skepticism many Americans have about Biden's victory. It emphasizes that numerous lawsuits contesting the election were dismissed on procedural grounds rather than being fully adjudicated. The discussion raises the point that allowing these claims to go through the judicial process could have provided clearer resolutions and perhaps alleviated some of the doubts surrounding the election results. It advocates for a thorough examination of election-related claims, suggesting that a transparent and fair legal process could help restore confidence in electoral outcomes.

Intro

2min

Exploring Election Integrity

9min

Building Websites and Securing Elections through Technology

2min

Election Integrity and Technology Challenges

9min

Navigating Talent Acquisition and Election Security Challenges

2min

Election Integrity and Technology Insights

6min

Navigating Election Security and Prediction Markets

4min

Democracy and Dialogue

6min

Navigating Political Discourse and Travel Industry Rumors

2min

10.

Navigating Travel Dynamics

6min

11.

Exploring Trust and Loyalty in Delivery Services and Travel Programs

3min

12.

Navigating the Landscape of Travel Technology and Distribution Systems

2min

13.

Navigating the Evolving Travel Industry

17min

14.

Leveraging Global Talent for Workforce Diversity and Cost Efficiency

2min

15.

Investment Insights and Skift's Path to Public Offering

2min

16.

Exploring B2B Media and Uber's Future Ventures

2min

17.

AI Dynamics and Deceptive Tech

5min

18.

Unlocking the World of Angel Investing

5min

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(4:10) Heritage Foundation's stance on election integrity and fraud

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(12:48) Technological improvements for secure elections

(21:07) Hans von Spakovsky's perspective on the 2020 election

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(24:01) Election security and legal consequences of fraud

(30:06) Closing remarks on election security

(32:11) Reflecting on the election fraud discussion and transfer of power

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(36:06) Introduction of Rafat Ali and discussion on Uber-Expedia rumors

(42:16) Evaluating the potential Uber-Expedia acquisition

(45:04) Challenges and consumer behavior in online travel industry

(48:33) Future of loyalty programs and travel industry partnerships

(52:17) Uber's strategic moves in the travel sector

(57:00) AI advancements in travel and media

(1:00:19) Media strategies and data monetization

(1:05:21) Skift's business model, LinkedIn's role, and remote work strategies

(1:11:24) Skift's growth and potential IPO discussion

(1:13:18) Uber's expansion into the airline industry

(1:15:41) Latest developments in AI with Anthropic's Claude 3.5 model

(1:20:07) Announcement of Angel University workshop

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Mentioned on the show:

Check out The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/

Check out The Heritage Foundation’s database: https://www.heritage.org/voterfraud

Check out Skift: https://skift.com/

Follow Hans:

X: https://x.com/HvonSpakovsky

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hans-von-spakovsky-0a544913/

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X: https://x.com/rafat

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafatali/

Follow Alex:

X: https://x.com/alex

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis

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