Sam Gringlas, a politics reporter at WABE, shares insights on Georgia's controversial new election rules, including legal challenges surrounding hand-counting ballots. Ari Berman, voting rights correspondent at Mother Jones, highlights the wave of voter suppression efforts across the U.S. and discusses the risk of a tie in the Electoral College. Meanwhile, Benjamin Mullin, a media reporter for The New York Times, analyzes how newsrooms are preparing for misinformation on election night, emphasizing the need for accurate reporting amidst rising tensions.
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Cleta Mitchell and Election Integrity Network
Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who advised Trump in 2020, leads the Election Integrity Network.
This group lobbies for new election laws, claiming to promote free and fair elections.
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Scrutiny vs. Ambiguity in Election Rules
More scrutiny in elections isn't inherently bad, but ambiguity in new rules can be harmful.
This ambiguity opens the door for misinformation and distrust.
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Arizona's Proof of Citizenship Law
Arizona's new laws require proof of citizenship, impacting 100,000 voters.
Despite Arizona Supreme Court ruling, confusion persists around voting eligibility.
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In 'Minority Rule', Ari Berman chronicles the long history of white conservatives using various tactics to counter the democratic effects of a diversifying country. The book exposes the conflict between white supremacy and multiracial democracy, highlighting antidemocratic strategies like voter suppression, gerrymandering, and the takeover of the courts. It also tells the inspiring story of resistance to these efforts.
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Mark Clague
Mark Clague's book delves into the fascinating story of 'The Star-Spangled Banner', examining its origins during the War of 1812 and its transformation into a symbol of American identity. The book explores the anthem's use in sports, wartime, and political protests, highlighting its role in reflecting and shaping American culture. Clague also discusses Francis Scott Key's complicated relationship with slavery and its ongoing impact on the anthem's meaning today.
In Georgia, a controversial new rule to hand-count ballots is being challenged in court. On this week’s On the Media, how the big lie of 2020 is shaping elections in 2024. Plus, how newsrooms are preparing for a whirlwind of disinformation on election night — and beyond.
[01:00] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Sam Gringlas, politics reporter at WABE, about the controversy surrounding new election rules in Georgia and the officials backing them.
[14:37] Host Micah Loewinger interviews Ari Berman, voting rights correspondent at Mother Jones, about the wave of efforts by Republican lawmakers across the country to change voting and election laws, and what happens if we have a tie in the Electoral College.
[25:59] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Benjamin Mullin, media reporter for The New York Times, to hear how newsrooms are bracing for election night 2024.
[37:30] Host Brooke Gladstone speaks with Mark Clague, professor of musicology at the University of Michigan, about the role of music in this year's presidential campaigns, the history of political anthems, and the consequences of pop star celebrity culture seeping further into our political sphere.
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