“Stop the 2024 Steal.”

Clint Smith, a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of *How the Word is Passed*, dives deep into significant political turmoil and extremist rhetoric surrounding the 2024 election. He discusses the chilling tactics of Republican legislatures aimed at undermining democracy and the troubling comparisons made by Congress members like Marjorie Taylor Greene. Smith also shares insights from his book, exploring the legacy of slavery in America, especially the emotional ties to historical sites, and emphasizes the importance of understanding these narratives in the context of systemic racism today.