Pod Save America “Cowboy up, Joe Manchin.” (with Stacey Abrams and Ben Rhodes!)
Jun 3, 2021
Stacey Abrams, a prominent voting rights activist, discusses her passionate fight for democracy and her latest book. She addresses the alarming trends surrounding voter suppression efforts and the implications of rising extremism in politics. The conversation touches on the recent Democratic win in New Mexico, highlighting the importance of strategic messaging and grassroots engagement. Abrams emphasizes the necessity of protecting voting rights through legislation and collective action, urging listeners to take steps towards fostering democratic participation.
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Hungary's Slide into Autocracy
- Ben Rhodes met a Hungarian activist opposing Viktor Orban.
- He learned how Orban turned Hungary from democracy to autocracy in a decade.
Trump Reinstatement and Coup Rumors
- Trump believes he will be reinstated as president by August, according to Maggie Haberman's reporting.
- This follows Michael Flynn's call for a Myanmar-style coup at a QAnon event.
Shifting Targets of Extremism
- The shift in targets of right-wing extremism, from radical Islam to American democracy, is concerning.
- The rhetoric of a coup normalizes the slow strangulation of democracy through voter suppression.
